Check how to reach 5ghz on your Amd Fx-8350 OC with Asus M5a97 r2.0 motherboard.
Check how to reach 5ghz on your Amd Fx-8350 OC with Asus M5a97 r2.0 motherboard.
Hello, I'm checking if it's feasible to push your AMD FX-8350 to 5Ghz. I have the build ready and a solid liquid cooler installed.
4+2 power phases on that board. A 5ghz speed would need a high voltage, which could overheat the VRMs and cause long-term damage. I recommend staying below 1.45v core voltage.
AMD FX CPU's turn into fireballs after a few voltage adjustments. Take it .1 GHz at a time. I noticed with my 6300 that after 4.6 GHz I had to increase the voltage significantly. More voltage means more heat. My 120mm AIO only needed me to go up to 4.7 at maximum.
Heat might be a problem with just one 140mm Rad, but overall overclocking depends on the system in use. This board isn't among the top-tier overclocking boards, so I wouldn't go that far. I'd aim for 4.5 GHz and adjust from there, making sure temperatures stay under control. Keep the core voltage as low as possible.
Justiceinacan :
AMD FX CPU's turn into fireballs after a few voltage clicks.
Take it .1 GHz at a time.
I saw with my 6300 that after 4.6 GHz I had to increase the voltage a LOT. More voltage = more heat. My 120mm AIO only wanted me to go 4.7 at max.
Most CPUs have a "wall" where you can just boost the voltage and get minimal gains. When my phenom was stable, I had to push 1.7V to reach over 5Ghz in hindsight—that was silly because it definitely led to instability later.
1.5 V seems like a solid limit.
This ASUS Sabertooth features a Big Air Cooler, Phanteks PH-TC14PE, and a lottery chip.
4+2 power phases on that board. A 5ghz speed would need a high voltage, which could overheat the VRMs and cause long-term damage. I recommend staying below 1.45v core voltage.
You're starting out and planning to keep things simple, aiming for around 4.5ghz. No need to push too hard at first—just focus on stability and learning the basics. If you need guidance, there are plenty of beginner-friendly resources online that can walk you through this process safely.