Consider whether it's beneficial to attempt overclocking the FX 8370.
Consider whether it's beneficial to attempt overclocking the FX 8370.
The title indicates that I've had 8370 for about a year without trying to overclock. I have some experience with previous FX overclocking, but I'm curious about whether it's effective and what temperatures are typically achieved. What should the temperatures be? I own a good aftermarket wind cooler (like the 212).
MOBO: Gigabyte UD3 FXA
RAM: 2x4 ADATA at 1333MHz
POWER: Seasonic 620W
With a high-quality motherboard and power supply, you're all set. However, your cooler might struggle - the FX-8370 produces significant heat during overclocking. A quality liquid cooling solution is recommended, or ideally, the top air coolers available.
Yes, you can overclock as well... The main concern is finding the right balance. You might be able to raise it to around 4.4 or 4.5 Ghz without significantly changing the Vcore voltage. However, even a slight increase in Vcore leads to considerable heat generation, so avoid setting your motherboard BIOS to Auto Vcore. A speed of 4.5 Ghz would provide a good performance boost, but if temperatures rise too high, reduce both speed and voltage slightly.