FX 8320 Overclock
FX 8320 Overclock
Hey! I've noticed some users getting their CPU (FX 8320) to reach stable speeds of up to 5Ghz, and I wanted to find out what power limits and configurations would be needed to hit that clock. Right now I have a steady 4.2Ghz, but I'm aiming higher. I don't want to risk damaging anything. Once I reach around 4.5Ghz, the system freezes and forces a hard reboot, which suggests I need to increase the voltage. My current specs are: AMD FX 8320 @ 4.2Ghz, Corsair H55 Liquid cooler, Gigabyte GA-990FX-Gaming, and Corsair CX-850M PSU. Temperatures look decent—CPUID and Speccy say 10 to 30°C idle and overclocked, staying under 60°C under load. My question is: what adjustments should I make to set up a successful overclock?
The only method to keep an overclock stable is by increasing voltage (VCORE). However, adding more voltage raises the temperature and increases stress on other parts like the PSU. Overclocking remains unpredictable, and I question whether your cooler and PSU can actually push the CPU to 5Ghz. The H55 offers only average performance, while the CX series isn't recommended for overclocking because of low-quality capacitors.
The only method to keep an overclock stable is by increasing voltage (VCORE). However, adding more voltage raises the temperature and increases stress on other parts like the PSU. Overclocking remains unpredictable, and I question whether your cooler and PSU can actually push the CPU to 5Ghz. The H55 offers only average performance, while the CX series isn't recommended for overclocking because of low-quality capacitors.
I recently increased the overclock of my fx8320, and since we share a similar motherboard, you might want to try it too.
Start by gradually adding the multiplier to determine the limits before it fails or stops working. It began crashing at 4.5Ghz but remained stable at 4.4Ghz with standard voltages.
Once stability is achieved, slowly increase the voltage to stabilize the system. Continue this process, increasing the multiplier and adding more voltage only if necessary. Keep an eye on the temperature; I’m uncertain how high your cooler can go before things get too hot. Personally, I reached 4.9Ghz before temperatures exceeded 70°C, but with an air cooler you might be able to push it further.