FX 8320 and RX 470 Overclock
FX 8320 and RX 470 Overclock
Hello, I recently increased my CPU's clock speed from 3.5 GHz to 4.3 GHz using a Cooler Master Hyper TX3 cooler.
I also boosted my XFX RX 470 from 1225 MHz to 1350 MHz on the Core and from 1750 MHz to 1890 MHz on the Memory, while raising the Power Limit to 50%.
On the CPU side, I managed a few Intel Burn Tests without any failure, though it reached its thermal threshold and throttled. I didn’t lower the overclock because most users reported similar performance limits in games.
With the GPU at this overclock during Fire Strike, I achieved a temperature of 87°C, which is below 90°C—seems safe. The results are above the RX 480 benchmark numbers, so I’m curious if this brought my performance up to par with it.
Here are my observations after both devices were overclocked in Fire Strike. What do you think about the performance improvement and its impact on gaming?
I’ve attached the overclock details:
http://imgur.com/a/MG5Vt
And here’s a picture of the CPU adjustment:
http://www.3dmark.com/compare/fs/1097188...#comment_1
Additionally, my CPU consistently runs at 4.3 GHz even when idle on the desktop. I don’t play much, so I’d like it to slow down during non-intensive tasks like web browsing or reading text. Cool n Quiet is enabled, but it still runs at 4.3 GHz, generating excess heat and fan noise when not needed. Are there any BIOS settings I might be missing, or a program I can install to address this? My GPU speed drops automatically after overclocking, while the CPU remains stable around 4.3 ± a few MHz.
When you turn on the C1E state in BIOS, your CPU should slow down during idle mode, but this might cause issues with your overclocking settings. Try re-enabling it and observe the results.