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FX 8370e max safe voltage?

FX 8370e max safe voltage?

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CrushJPO
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02-01-2016, 03:03 PM
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Checking the optimal safe voltage for your new CPU and finding reliable freeware for stress testing are both important steps. Let me know if you need further assistance!
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02-01-2016, 03:03 PM #1

Checking the optimal safe voltage for your new CPU and finding reliable freeware for stress testing are both important steps. Let me know if you need further assistance!

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02-02-2016, 10:56 PM
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It can handle it in most situations, though. The maximum safe voltage really depends on your board and cooling setup. Personally, I wouldn't exceed 1.4v on any FPGA chip—beyond that, the benefits of higher gain don't justify the risks.
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02-02-2016, 10:56 PM #2

It can handle it in most situations, though. The maximum safe voltage really depends on your board and cooling setup. Personally, I wouldn't exceed 1.4v on any FPGA chip—beyond that, the benefits of higher gain don't justify the risks.

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02-04-2016, 12:57 AM
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Maintain temperatures at 62c or below. The achievable voltage varies based on your cooling system. Employ Prime 95 small FFTs for testing.
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02-04-2016, 12:57 AM #3

Maintain temperatures at 62c or below. The achievable voltage varies based on your cooling system. Employ Prime 95 small FFTs for testing.

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02-04-2016, 08:11 AM
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Given the 95w processor, it shouldn't be expected to overclock as much as the higher 125w models.
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02-04-2016, 08:11 AM #4

Given the 95w processor, it shouldn't be expected to overclock as much as the higher 125w models.

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02-25-2016, 05:07 PM
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It can handle it in most situations, though. The maximum safe voltage really depends on your board and cooling setup. Personally, I wouldn't exceed 1.4v on any FPGA chip—beyond that, the benefits of higher gain don't justify the risks.
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02-25-2016, 05:07 PM #5

It can handle it in most situations, though. The maximum safe voltage really depends on your board and cooling setup. Personally, I wouldn't exceed 1.4v on any FPGA chip—beyond that, the benefits of higher gain don't justify the risks.

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03-12-2016, 08:09 AM
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Understanding a specific voltage value isn't as crucial as managing temperatures with FX. As long as the cores stay at 62°C or below, it's safe. Your cooling system and motherboard quality will ultimately determine success.

It seems high-end boards can handle overclocking nicely, but typically you'll find 95W CPUs in lower-end models. If your board only supports 95W CPUs, you shouldn't expect much performance.
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03-12-2016, 08:09 AM #6

Understanding a specific voltage value isn't as crucial as managing temperatures with FX. As long as the cores stay at 62°C or below, it's safe. Your cooling system and motherboard quality will ultimately determine success.

It seems high-end boards can handle overclocking nicely, but typically you'll find 95W CPUs in lower-end models. If your board only supports 95W CPUs, you shouldn't expect much performance.

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