FX8350 freezing issue: Please assist with the Mr.Power button.
FX8350 freezing issue: Please assist with the Mr.Power button.
Hello everyone
System details: ASUS M5A97 R2.0, last update applied. AMD FX 8350, OC at 4.4/4.5/4.6/4.7/4.8. Noctua NH-D15, AMD R9 390, OC at 1092/1150. RAM: 8 GB GSKILL 1866 OC @2133. NB OC, @2600, HT OC, @2400. PSU: 750W +80 gold, HDD x2 500 GB WD Blue, SSD x1 120 GB OCZ. Fans: 4 -140mm (includes 1-200mm). No LEDs. CNQ OFF, OFF C6, OFF C1E, OFF HPC, OFF APM, OFF EPU.
Problem: Using the HW monitor, CPU-Z and AMD overdrive, I performed a stress test for 20 minutes at 68°C max. Despite knowing it’s just a stress test, I played PUBG at 4.7 with minimum 1.380V and maximum 1.404V on core. Load-Line Calibration was enabled because the OC or auto settings didn’t work regardless of voltage. I reached a peak of 54°C in a room temperature between 32-34°C. My CPU hit around 38°C. GOOD BOY NOCTUA!!
After trying RAM at 2400, my PC slowed down significantly. The GPU didn’t support it well, so I returned to 2133. Then strange issues appeared: the system would freeze randomly under load, without load it would just freeze and restart but never booted properly. The BIOS reset helped temporarily, but I couldn’t get into 2600 or 2400 without hitting 1.4V. Even then, freezing occurred occasionally.
Now I can’t reach 2600 or 2400 without using 1.4V. And even when I did, it still froze randomly. 4.4 .4.5 4.6 .4.7 No matter how many times I freeze, it keeps happening.
SO POWERFULL OVERCLOKERZZZZ!!! GIVE ME YOUR WISDOM!!!!
SHOW ME THE WAY TO HELL STEPS OF OC!!!!!
Problem: PSU-POWER? MB? CPU? or HT? (Nah just kiding)?
No, you're not joking—you're really going overboard.
RAM at 2400, what's your take? DDR4? FX 8350 (and all Vishera) tops at 1866MHz and anything above that drops performance to nearly zero while causing major issues.
Multiplier and voltage tweaks (including LLC) are sufficient. If you're adjusting FSB, set the PCIe bus manually to 100MHz.
CountMike is discussing troubleshooting steps, mentioning RAM type, CPU, and power settings. He asks for advice on whether to focus on PSU, memory, or CPU issues. He notes his current setup with 2400 MHz RAM, an FX8350 CPU, and mentions performance drops above 1866MHz. He also reminds others to manually set PCIe bus speed to 100MHz if using FSB. He thanks someone for their help and expresses uncertainty about the issue, recalling previous attempts at higher speeds.
I used my 8350 at 5GHz with a liquid cooler, but the VRM is getting hot when it exceeds 1.505v. If you want even higher speeds, you might need an additional fan over it. At 1866MHz RAM, performance becomes more stable overall, though stability isn't a major concern.
CountMike shared his experience with the 8350 at 5GHz using a liquid cooler and a fan. He noted issues with the VRM overheating above 1.45V, suggesting a fan might be necessary for higher voltages. At 1866MHz RAM, he found better memory latency improving performance stability. He tested different settings but still faced freezing when overclocking to 5V. The room temperature increased significantly during stress tests, reaching up to 74°C. He eventually returned to 4.5V and changed the thermal paste on the NB, which improved heat transfer despite continued issues.
Have you reset the CMOS/BIOS? You might also attempt to flash the latest BIOS, and if it’s already up to date, simply flash the same version again.
To fully reset the CMOS to factory defaults:
Disconnect power from the PSU or unplug it.
Press the start button briefly.
Locate the CLRTC connector on the motherboard and shift the small connector from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3.
Remove the battery for half an hour.
Reconnect the battery to pins 1 and 2.
CountMike provided instructions on resetting CMOS/BIOS, suggesting a BIOS flash if needed. To fully clear CMOS to factory settings, power off the system and unplug it. Press the start button briefly, locate the CLRTC connector on the motherboard, and move the small connector from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3. Remove the battery for half an hour, then reconnect it and replace the battery.
Did you restart the CMOS/BIOS? You might also attempt to flash the latest BIOS and then apply the same version again.
To fully reset the CMOS to factory defaults:
Turn off power at the PSU or unplug it.
Press the start button briefly.
Locate the CLRTC connector on the motherboard and shift the small connector from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3.
Remove the battery for half an hour.
Reconnect the battery to pins 1 and 2 and then replace it.
Grandmaster, we’re still facing issues, same steps.
By the way, at 66°C with load or without load.
SB, at 45°C.