FX 8350 OC'ing
FX 8350 OC'ing
I'm new to overclocking and feel quite anxious about it. Here are some questions I have...
1. Will my computer be damaged if I skip the OC?
No. It won't. Most AMD Am3+ motherboards come with safety features. Still, taking small steps is important.
2. How much should I overclock?
It varies based on cooler, motherboard, and case. With a good water cooler and proper hardware, you can reach at least 4.9Ghz.
3. Will my temperatures rise during OC?
Yes, it will. Overclocking increases power usage and heat output. The cooler will manage it.
4. Is overclocking beneficial?
It depends on your PC's needs. For gaming, it might slightly improve performance, but only a few frames. Otherwise, it adds complexity without clear gains.
1. Will my computer be damaged if I don’t OC?
No, it won’t. Most AMD Am3+ motherboards include safety features. Still, taking small steps is wise.
2. How much should I overclock?
It varies based on cooler, motherboard, and case. With a good water cooler and proper hardware, you can reach at least 4.9Ghz.
3. Will my temperatures rise during OC?
Yes, it will. Overclocking increases power usage and heat output. The cooler will manage this.
4. Is overclocking worth the effort?
It depends on your PC’s needs. For gaming, a slight boost in frames is possible. For multitasking or creative work, performance improves noticeably. Each chip has its own limits, so consulting guides helps.
For more info, check:
http://rog.asus.com/8892013/hands-on/gui...formula-z/
Also see:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-b...otherboard
Hello friend.
Senseijitus provided a very solid response. However, he misunderstands the performance boost you’ll notice. If you push the 8350 up to 4.6+ GHz, you’ll experience significant gains in all programs. Games are now optimized for multi-threading as well. I assure you, there’s a substantial and clear difference between a regular and an overclocked FX chip.
They’re utilizing all eight threads in titles like OverWatch, The Division, CS:GO, Witcher 3, and many others. Earlier games such as World of Warcraft and Starcraft 2, or LoL, still don’t make full use of the threads.
Overclocking typically doesn’t damage your hardware. The part most at risk if it does occur is the VRM. Luckily, your motherboard is a solid configuration. The area I’m referring to is highlighted in the image linked here -
http://i.imgur.com/dTjC7tQ.jpg
To prevent overheating, you should install a fan to maintain low temperatures. A small CPU fan works well for this purpose. If you can’t mount one directly on the chip, create airflow over that space—either with a case fan directed downwards or across it. Since you’ve switched to liquid cooling, you won’t have any additional airflow from your CPU cooler.
I’ve tested an FX 6300 at 4.8, an 8350 at 4.9 GHz, and now an 8320 stable at 5 GHz. I’d never consider reverting to the stock version again. My current 8320 reaches speeds comparable to high-end Intel CPUs.
Themastererr :
Hello friend.
Senseijitus already provided a very solid response. However, he is incorrect about the performance boost you will experience. If you push the 8350 to 4.6+ Ghz, you’ll notice a significant enhancement in all applications. Games are now designed with multi-threading in mind. I assure you, there’s a substantial and clear difference between a regular and an overclocked FX chip.
They utilize all eight threads in titles like OverWatch, The Division, CS:GO, Witcher 3, and many others. Older titles such as World of Warcraft and Starcraft 2, or LoL, still don’t make full use of the threads yet.
Overclocking typically doesn’t damage your hardware. The part most at risk is the VRM. Luckily, your motherboard has a solid configuration. The area I’m referring to is highlighted in the image linked here -
http://i.imgur.com/dTjC7tQ.jpg
To prevent overheating, you should install a fan to maintain low temperatures. A small CPU fan works well for this purpose. If you can’t place a fan directly on it, create airflow over that area—either with a case fan directed downwards or across it. Since you’ve switched to liquid cooling, you won’t have any additional airflow from the CPU cooler.
I’ve tested an FX 6300 at 4.8, an 8350 at 4.9 Ghz, and now an 8320 stable at 5ghz. I would never consider reverting to stock. My current 8320 is matching or exceeding the performance of many Intel CPUs priced around 500$.
A great conclusion, Themastererr. I must admit, I’ve been keeping up with a lot in the Costume PC scene lately. Regarding gaming performance in an overclocked setup, the last game I tried was not optimized for multi-core usage. But with DX12 and a compatible card, it could improve things.