Fx-8320e overclocking motherboard issue discussion
Fx-8320e overclocking motherboard issue discussion
Check if your chosen motherboard supports the necessary features for overclocking the FX-8320e.
No, opt for the higher power phase count MB, even if you use the fx8320E. For those in the USA, consider the ASRock 990FX Killer for $80 or the MSI 970 GAMING for $73.
Motherboard options:
ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ ($79.98)
MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ ($72.98)
No, opt for the higher power phase count MB, even if you use the fx8320E. For those in the USA, consider the ASRock 990FX Killer for $80 or the MSI 970 GAMING for $73.
Motherboard options:
ASRock 990FX Killer ATX AM3+ ($79.98)
MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ ($72.98)
Which games will you be playing? Also, what is your monitor resolution? If the games aren't CPU heavy, you'll need to use the FX8320e.
Here is the BF1 review link provided. For some older titles on 1080p, also at 4.8ghz or higher, the review mentions. Keep in mind that the GTX770 performs better than the GTX1050ti.
Sorry, if the games aren't CPU heavy, you might not need to overclock the FX8320e.
If I overclock, do I require a quality cooler or can I use the stock one?