FX 8320 4.2ghz ceiling?

Dul159
Junior Member

09-26-2016, 02:25 PM

I've been pushing my FX 8320 to overclock and it's performing well at 4.2 ghz with stable voltage for about two hours on full load. But when I try to go higher, like 4.3 ghz, the system won't boot without increasing the voltage to around 1.4 volts. Even then, P95 only lasts a short time. OpenGL in Cinebench works fine at 4.2 ghz, but at 4.3 ghz my PC freezes completely—no audio, no BSOD, just a complete halt. Adobe Flash content also causes the system to lock up above 4.3 ghz. Have you reached the limits of your CPU or motherboard? Thanks in advance.

Dul159

09-26-2016, 02:25 PM #1

aberrode
Member

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09-28-2016, 02:14 PM

Consider increasing the voltage to the processor during overclocking attempts. Monitor the temperatures closely. Avoid doing this without a high-voltage power supply (750w+) or risk failure.

aberrode

09-28-2016, 02:14 PM #2

Consider increasing the voltage to the processor during overclocking attempts. Monitor the temperatures closely. Avoid doing this without a high-voltage power supply (750w+) or risk failure.

Leyhaya
Posting Freak

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10-05-2016, 03:56 PM

Which MB ?? Which CPU cooler ?

Leyhaya

10-05-2016, 03:56 PM #3

Which MB ?? Which CPU cooler ?

Killa_Dx
Senior Member

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10-05-2016, 05:47 PM

Motherboard model m5a97 r2.0
Cooler brand Hyper 212x

Killa_Dx

10-05-2016, 05:47 PM #4

Motherboard model m5a97 r2.0
Cooler brand Hyper 212x

Luu_Cii
Member

10-06-2016, 11:42 PM

Consider increasing the voltage to the processor during overclocking attempts. Monitor the temperatures closely. Avoid doing this without a high-voltage power supply (750w+) if you're unsure.

Luu_Cii

10-06-2016, 11:42 PM #5

Consider increasing the voltage to the processor during overclocking attempts. Monitor the temperatures closely. Avoid doing this without a high-voltage power supply (750w+) if you're unsure.