Fx 4100 + GA-880GM-UD2H OC
Fx 4100 + GA-880GM-UD2H OC
Hi, I'm just starting out with overclocking and wondering if my GA-880gm-UD2H can handle an OC FX-4100. I'm considering a 212 Evo for cooling.
My goals are:
1) Upgrade my GPU to a 1050/460 model, replacing the HD5670
2) Prevent a major bottleneck
The 212 Evo is suitable because I can use it now and request an upgrade kit for AM4 later. If I manage the overclock, I plan to purchase the GPU and the 212 Evo, saving money for a Ryzen upgrade eventually. I'm hoping to reach at least 4.x overclocking.
Nenton :
I'm essentially a low-power OC, around 4.1 GHz.
In theory, you can push it as high as the board or chip allows while keeping it stable.
However, since the board isn't built for heavy OC, you're taking on the risk yourself.
The VRMs and other parts will wear out faster compared to a more robust board.
So, if you need to increase the voltage later to regain stability, that's when you face the highest chance of damaging components.
The board will "support" OC'ing, but it really isn't the best since is has no heat sink on the VRMs and is only 4+1 power phase. But that board came in 4 different revisions. If yours is the late rev, it should be OK with the 4100. Check the web page for the BIOS required to recognize that CPU. Here's revision 1.5:
http://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-8...upport-cpu
You can check your board to see what rev. it is.
Nenton :
I'm essentially a low-power OC, around 4.1 GHz.
In theory, you can push it as high as the board or chip allows while keeping it stable.
However, since the board isn't built for heavy OC, you're taking on the risk yourself.
The VRMs and other parts will wear out faster compared to a more robust board.
So, if you need to increase the voltage later to regain stability, that's when the chances of damaging components become highest.
Thanks for your assistance! I'm currently at 3.9, and I plan to go up to 4.0 and beyond until it becomes too hot or unstable. So far, 3.9 is sufficient.
I believe that reaching 4.2 would be a good milestone, offering a nice performance boost. I hope so.
Anyway, I think adding a 460 now isn't a wise move, so I only had the option to save money for the Ryzen!