fx 8320 overclock
fx 8320 overclock
Before answering, I just wanted to inform you that I have never overclocked a CPU before and I’m definitely not an expert. My motherboard (MSI 970 Gaming) has a feature called OC Genie that lets you apply a small (0.5GHz) overclock, which causes the fans to run at maximum speed. We’re talking about 100% maxed performance and the noise is intense. Should I try reducing it slightly or is that too risky for my CPU’s temperature?
Gerasimos :
PC-4LIFE :
The answer depends on your CPU temperatures. Are you referring to 500MHz/0.5GHz? Since 0.5MHz isn't realistic, it probably won't make a difference. If your idle temps stay below 40°C, lower the fan speeds slightly. Modify the fan curve in BIOS so fans operate at specific speeds under certain conditions.
Yeah, I meant 0.5GHz—it was just a mistake. When idle my CPU runs around 25-38°C. After overclocking in BIOS it rose to about 36°C (from 24°C), which made me nervous about booting Windows. (the fans were at full speed). Thanks for the advice. I'll give it another try.
36°C is normal, no cause for concern. Fans shouldn't spin at 100% at that temperature, so adjusting the BIOS fan curve is the right approach.
It relies on your CPU temperatures. Are you referring to 500MHz/0.5GHz? Since 0.5MHz isn't feasible, it won't impact much. If your idle temps stay below 40°C, reduce fan speeds slightly. Modify the fan curve in BIOS to set specific speeds at certain times.
PC-4LIFE:
The answer depends on your CPU temperatures. Are you referring to 500MHz/0.5GHz? That’s unlikely, or it won’t matter much.
If your idle temps stay below 40°C, lower the fan speeds slightly. Modify the fan curve in the BIOS so the fans operate at specific speeds under certain conditions.
Yeah, I meant 0.5GHz—it was just a mistake. When idle, my CPU runs around 25-38°C. After overclocking in the BIOS, it jumped to about 36°C (from 24°C), and I worried about booting Windows. (The fans were running at full speed). Thanks for your help; I’ll try again.
Gerasimos :
PC-4LIFE :
The answer depends on your CPU temperatures. Are you referring to 500MHz/0.5GHz? Since 0.5MHz isn't feasible or noticeable, it won't make a difference. If your idle temps stay below 40°C, reduce the fan speeds slightly. Modify the fan curve in the BIOS so the fans operate at specific speeds under certain conditions.
Yes, I meant 0.5GHz—it was just a mistake. During testing, my CPU temperature rose from 24°C to 36°C when overclocked in the BIOS (fans reached 100%). Thanks for your assistance. I'll try again.
36°C is normal, no cause for concern. Fans shouldn't spin at full speed at that temperature, which confirms you can adjust the fan curve in the BIOS.