Extremely high temperatures on an overclocked 8350?
Extremely high temperatures on an overclocked 8350?
I've been using my 8350 on a Corsair H100i for some time now. The cooling performance has been just average, usually around 75°C under full load. I decided to switch to a 280mm radiator and bought the Corsair H110i. Oh no. Right now I'm running P95 at 38°C under full load, which matches what Speedfan, OCCT, and HWMonitor are reporting. I don’t have much overclocking right now—just the turbo at 4.3 GHz—but it’s still okay. The board temperatures are also manageable at 57°C. Here are my current system details:
CPU: AMD FX-8350
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX Pro R2.0
Case: Corsair C70
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i
GPU: XFX R9 390X
PSU: EVGA 1300w G2 Supernova
RAM: 32 GB 2133 Corsair Vengeance
I previously tried a 9590 but had to return it due to overheating. With these temperatures, should I try another attempt?
The temperatures aren't that low. AMD chips only give accurate readings when using AMD overdrive. Keep an eye on the thermal margin, which should be between 70C and the current temperature. Make sure it stays above zero.
It also relies on your working environment. In a cold place or with a low AC setting, the water can cool down quickly, improving efficiency. Your VRMs are a bit warm, but with a water cooling setup and limited airflow, the temperatures are still acceptable.
Just use overdrive, and generally these temps look normal. Really, it depends on your setup.
A 4.3 GHz OC isn't a full overclock—it's just running at maximum turbo, usually at stock voltage. It only needs a few watts extra.
The temperatures aren't that low. AMD chips don't always give accurate readings except when using AMD overdrive. Therefore, rely on AMD overdrive to monitor temperatures. The thermal margin should be between 70°C and the current temperature, ensuring it stays above zero. It also varies based on your working environment. If you're in a cold area or your AC is set low, the water will cool down quickly, making a water loop more efficient. Your VRMs are slightly warm, but with a water cooling system and limited airflow, the temperatures are still acceptable. So just use overdrive; motherboard-wise these temps seem a bit low. Really, since you're using water cooling, it depends. Also, a 4.3 GHz OC isn't really an overclock—it's just maxed out on turbo, and it should be at stock voltage. It only needs a few watts extra.
Alright, I'm installing Overdrive now. I would try to overclock it higher, but last time that didn't work well. I couldn't push anything above 4.4 GHz without instability, even at 1.44V. After installing Overdrive, the same issue appears in all other monitoring tools. They also show the voltage is only at 1.35V right now.