FX 8350 overclock help
FX 8350 overclock help
Hello everyone,
I'm just starting out with OC'ing like many of you, so I thought it would be helpful to ask for advice from those who have more experience.
I manage to reach around 4.5ghz and maintain stability at 1.375v with a high temperature of 65°, but I'm struggling to get a stable clock above that!
My current build includes:
FX 8350
MSI Gaming 970
Corsair H80 liquid cooler with extra fans
2x8gb Hyperx RAM @ 1866MHz
R9 390 Nitro OC GPU
I only change the CPU multiplier to 22.5 and slightly raise the voltage. When I increase the multiplayer setting to 23 and the voltage to 1.3875 or more, my system crashes.
My BIOS is Click BIOS 4, and I've turned off all power-saving features – Cool and quiet, C1E etc.
Any suggestions would be appreciated...
There are three elements that influence how effectively a CPU can be overclocked and what speed it might achieve, along with its stability. The first is the motherboard and the chipset it employs. The second involves whether all FX-based 8350 CPUs will reach the same frequency or performance level as others you observe. This depends on the quality of the silicone die during manufacturing and how the CPU was formed on its substrate. The fabrication unit where the CPU was produced can also play a role, as not all CPUs are made in the same production facility. Some yield superior components that allow higher frequencies per batch. Additionally, the system memory used can further constrain the overclocking potential.
The only concern I have is your motherboard. When I was overclocking my 8350, I read many discussions on forums about the MSI Gaming 970 not being reliable for overclocking and having problems with its VRM. If you push the voltage too high, it could damage the board and require a new one. For serious overclocking attempts, I suggest sticking to lower voltage cores and using a fan to cool the VRM.
The board with a 970a chipset offers some overclocking potential but has its limits.
Using a 990fx chipset and board provides improved overclocking for the FX 8350 cpu.
In reality, the stock cpu runs at around 4.2Ghz, adding only about 300Mhz extra overclock.
With Amd FX processors, you can achieve roughly 800Mhz over the 4.2Ghz base frequency.
It’s advisable to keep the temperature at 65c when there is no load and it’s idle.
If the temperature occurs during a stress test or gaming session, it’s acceptable.
Please confirm whether the reported 65c temperature applies to stress testing or regular operation.
There are three elements influencing how effectively a CPU can be overclocked and what speed it might achieve, along with its stability. The first factor is the motherboard and the chipset it employs. The second involves whether all FX-based 8350 CPUs will reach the same frequency or performance as others you observe. This depends on the quality of the silicone die during manufacturing and how the CPU was formed on its substrate. The fabrication process varies across different fab units, which can affect component quality. Some units produce better components that allow higher frequencies per batch. System memory also plays a role in limiting overclocking potential. Lastly, the quality of the power supply is crucial for successful overclocking. In practice, this often depends on having an appropriate H80 cooler, such as the one you currently use.