FX 8350 OC Temps
FX 8350 OC Temps
I've finally grasped the significance of Core Voltage. I increased it to 1.5v, since stable outputs at lower voltages didn't reach 4.2ghz. Ramped up to 1.5 and then to 4.5ghz. It's stable now. I ran a full stress test on Aida64 for over an hour with no issues so far.
Idle temperatures are between 48-51ºC, and load temps around 70ºC. The highest I hit was 74 at peak, which isn't extreme. I can handle it. Before, max temps at 4ghz were about 60-65ºC, but idle temps were 30-35ºC.
The room temperature is roughly 18-22ºC. All my equipment is set up as usual!
Edit: I was wondering why my bus speed is stuck at 199.99. This gives a full speed of 4499.76, which isn't too bad, but I'd love to see 4.5x. I don't find a way to fix it since it's set to 200 in the BIOS. Thanks for the help and answers!
The issue is now that the Core's are warming up more quickly than the CPU, leading to speed drops to 1.35ghz. I'm confused about this. These usually aren't lower than the CPU itself. Check the picture above.
Down clocking happens because of overheating, so return to my earlier advice on fixing it. AMD's max temp is 61°C, though better cooling or voltage adjustment would help. No cheap magic fix exists for free. A better heatsink or matching your overclock to your cooling setup would work.
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Bulldozer/...-8350.html
AMD defines the upper temperature limit at 61°C, though this doesn't guarantee the CPU will fail beyond that. It will reduce CPU lifespan and cause throttling, making any overclocking ineffective. I recommend slightly increasing the voltage and checking NB voltage for more stable overclocking. You might also consider a better heatsink. Your CPU is already overclocked to performance similar to the 225W water-cooled FX-9000 models. The Noctua D15 or Cryorig R! options could work in air, but they are too expensive. I advise reducing the voltage or benchmarking to confirm if it improves performance before risking throttling.
AMD has capped the maximum operating temperature at 61°C, but this doesn't guarantee the CPU won't degrade or slow down significantly. It may reduce lifespan and limit overclocking gains. I recommend slightly increasing the voltage and checking NB voltage for more stable overclocking. A better heatsink might also help. Your CPU is already overclocked to levels similar to those in 225W water-cooled models, which could work in air but might be too expensive. I suggest reducing the voltage or benchmarking to see if it improves performance before risking throttling. There isn't any actual overclocking happening—just managing idle temperatures. It's not worth spending extra money unless you notice a noticeable boost.
The issue now appears to be that the Core's are warming up more quickly than the CPU, leading to speed drops to 1.35ghz. I'm not sure why this happens... Usually these temperatures aren't lower than the CPU itself. See the picture above.
The issue is now that the Core's are warming up more quickly than the CPU, leading to speed drops to 1.35ghz. I'm confused about this. These usually aren't lower than the CPU itself. Check the picture above.
Down clocking happens because of overheating, so return to my earlier advice on fixing it. AMD's max temp is 61°C, though better cooling or voltage adjustments would help. No cheap magic fix exists for free. A better heatsink or matching your overclock to your cooling setup would work.
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Bulldozer/...-8350.html