Determine the extent of your CPU's overclocking capability.
Determine the extent of your CPU's overclocking capability.
Hello, I'm checking if my CPU can be overclocked and how much it can handle without issues. The PC I own is a pre-built model with the number h8-1230z. It has an AMD FX 8120 processor, a 460-watt power supply, and an HP Pavilion Elite Angelica motherboard (M3970am). It also includes an AMD 7570 graphics card, a 1 TB Seagate drive.
With that motherboard, overclocking isn't possible. It's an original equipment manufacturer board with a simple BIOS. Even if you had a high-end overclocking retail board, each CPU has its own limits (silicon lottery), so no one can predict your results.