Check if the Fx 8350 with MSI 990FX gaming overclocking is compatible and beneficial.
Check if the Fx 8350 with MSI 990FX gaming overclocking is compatible and beneficial.
Hello,
I own an Fx 8350 black edition CPU that's being cooled by an h100i.
I'm just starting out with overclocking and the BIOS settings are confusing. Could anyone guide me on how to begin overclocking this CPU with the Mobo? I'd appreciate tips on settings and aim for stability around 4.5 or 6.
PC Specs: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist
Avoid negative outcomes. Focus on single-digit values on the positive side. The thermal limit is zero. If the multiplier adjustment causes failure in the 20-minute P95 SmallFFTs, adjust voltage in small steps from 0.01 to 0.03 and recheck. If it fails again, increment voltage until success or reach the maximum of 1.55v. If successful, increase multiplier and repeat the process.
Your parts list isn't functioning properly. Could you provide the make and model of your PSU? Then check the BIOS for the CPU multiplier setting. Increase it by one click, turn off Turbo Mode, save and restart to Windows. Execute an Intel Burn Test using the default configuration. Monitor temperatures throughout the process. If everything appears normal, continue with this method to see how much you can boost the OC.
Your parts list isn't compatible with me. Could you provide the make and model of your PSU? Then check the BIOS for the CPU multiplier setting. Increase it by one click, turn off Turbo Mode, save and boot to Windows. Perform an Intel Burn Test using default settings. Monitor temperatures throughout the process. If everything works, repeat the steps. Let me know your maximum OC achieved through this method.
I read that it helped me a lot. I had it before, but it's tough to work with the BIOS on this motherboard.
Your parts list isn't compatible with me. Could you provide the make/model of your PSU? Then check the BIOS for the CPU multiplier setting. Increase it by one click, turn off Turbo Mode, save and boot to Windows. Perform an Intel Burn Test using default settings. Observe the temperatures while doing so. If everything looks normal, repeat the process. Please let me know what maximum you achieve through this method alone.
Benjiwenji shared their experience, mentioning the guide helped them a lot. They noted the difficulty in navigating the BIOS due to the complex setup of the motherboard. The person advising them pointed out that if reading about it is too tough, they shouldn’t bother changing the BIOS, as the process can be more frustrating. They also explained their own setup—4.2 CPU, 70 socket, 32 cores—and expressed a desire to improve but felt the instructions were too challenging.
carefully reviewed the link you shared, the core concepts remain unchanged even if the exact phrasing isn't present in your bios. you still appear to have automatic voltage control, which explains the high temperatures despite the low overclock settings.