How far can this go?

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop How far can this go?

Bluejeanz17
Junior Member

08-13-2016, 01:45 PM

I just purchased this and have some questions. Can I push it overclock to 2133MHz without damaging the motherboard? My current specs are GA-F2A88XM-D3H X4 860K, and this unit. Also, with my existing setup, how much can I boost my CPU frequency? I don’t need exact numbers—just a rough idea in GHz and volts. I’m really nervous about doing it, so thanks!

Bluejeanz17

08-13-2016, 01:45 PM #1

lolatu97
Junior Member

08-13-2016, 10:26 PM

You spent quite a bit on this. It was AMD's most affordable chip from six years back, and it didn't seem like a smart choice.

lolatu97

08-13-2016, 10:26 PM #2

You spent quite a bit on this. It was AMD's most affordable chip from six years back, and it didn't seem like a smart choice.

DarkMark3
Junior Member

08-15-2016, 11:52 AM

I invested 1200 in this chip and 10000 for the entire project (Philippine Pesos). For reference, rent here is about 2000 per month for a concrete cell—whether you need a faucet, toilet, power outlet, or just that basic setup—and I make 3500 each month. The most affordable Ryzen 5 1400 without a cooler costs 5200. So, essentially, that’s the motivation behind my journey. Ultimately, I’m curious how much more I can stretch this configuration before it starts to break down.

DarkMark3

08-15-2016, 11:52 AM #3