cm hyper212+ on FX8320
cm hyper212+ on FX8320
Hey, I've got an old NIB hyper212+ around (not the EVO model) and was curious if it would work with my FX8320 (125W). I'm planning an overclock and want something under 4.0Ghz.
The maximum power dissipation of a 212+ is around 180W, which could affect overclocking capabilities, though it should still function.
It fits the AM3/3+ power connector, so that works.
For reference, if you aim for a 4.0GHz clock speed, you don't need to overclock. The FX-8320 can reach 4.0GHz from its base 3.5GHz setting.
OCing it to maintain 4.0GHz continuously isn't necessary—just a minor increase in electricity costs would be the only consequence.
I owned a 212 EVO from 8350 years ago, only slightly outperforming the standard. I installed a Phanteks PH-TC14PE and paired it with a Sabertooth 990FX OC, which was an excellent setup.
I owned a 212 EVO with the 8350 years ago, only slightly outperforming the standard model. I installed a Phanteks PH-TC14PE and paired it with a Sabertooth 990FX OC, which performed exceptionally well.
The main advantage of the 212 on the FX platform was its noise reduction. Nonetheless, my temperatures fell significantly compared to stock (5 to 10°C based on core load), and it still experienced thermal throttling in certain games, though I generally agree with that.
Hey guys, I got the Hyper212+ today and managed to hit 4.3Ghz with 200 bus X 21.5 using a DRAM voltage of 1.623 and a CPU of 1.47345v.
I was able to run a batch of 10 IntelBurnTests without exceeding 54°C.
My MSI 970A-G46 is working fine in manual mode, even though it seemed to behave oddly before... well, we'll find out.
Also, my Cinebench score is 668.