I'm a beginner and have many questions.
I'm a beginner and have many questions.
Hey everyone, my name is Justin from northern Ohio. I built my rig about six years ago and haven't really experimented with overclocking until now. My current setup includes:
- ASUS Crosshair v motherboard
- AMD FX 8150 eight-core processor
- Radeon 6770 HD graphics card
- Xeon 850 watt power supply
- 16 GB Corsair 1333 MHz RAM
- Seagate 500 GB hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM
I’m currently using the stock cooler and have been just experimenting a bit. I’ve downloaded HW Monitor, SpeedFan, and Prime95. I’ve also watched YouTube tutorials and managed to push my CPU to 4.0 GHz using the multiplier. I set it to 200 and stopped it once core temperatures reached around 60°C.
I’ve been researching that temperatures shouldn’t exceed 61°C, so I’m keeping that in mind. Recently, I ordered a GEX 1060 graphics card and a Corsair H100 cooling solution for my processor. I still use the original cooler but plan to try overclocking it up to around 4.2 GHz.
I’m not sure what I’m doing yet, but I want to make sure I’m not risking damage. Also, I read that boosting RAM can help performance, and I was thinking about that too. However, I’m still figuring things out. I thought about upgrading my RAM but decided to ask for your opinion on how effective it would be.
I also wanted to know what a good overclock target is for someone just starting out. I’ve been playing Flight Simulator X and noticed it heavily uses the CPU, so I’m considering giving this a try. Thanks for all the help!
As you're likely aware, you probably wouldn't want to play around too much until you try the new cooler. This CPU can reach 4.2Ghz on its own when turbo is enabled, and 4.5Ghz is quite achievable. Vcore voltages can be adjusted safely as long as you stay within limits—maximum 1.5v is recommended. To disable turbo, you need to change the BIOS settings, set the multiplier to x23, and gradually increase the voltage until stable operation under load is possible. Avoid exceeding 61°C. If temperatures rise too much, reduce the multiplier and voltage until things cool down. This setup isn't ideal with RAM, someone else will have to clarify that. FSX is very CPU-intensive, even at higher overclocks; its strength comes from multiple cores, while FSX operates as a single-threaded application.
Heyi midnightrider1818
Nice to see you taking the first steps in original content creation.
Anyway, let's be realistic now. Don't push the CPU beyond its limits just yet. Save some time until you have your H100 and start experimenting with strong overclocks—perhaps aiming for 4.8 to 5Ghz would be ideal. Just keep an eye on temperatures; it should be safe to proceed.
For beginners looking for a solid starting point, around 4.6GHz seems reasonable, though it really depends on the specific chip you're using. You might be lucky enough to exceed 5.4Ghz, or you could end up capped at 4.1Ghz if things don't go smoothly.
When it comes to RAM, you could try overclocking, but it probably won't make much difference since you're using a dedicated GPU rather than an APU. Higher RAM speeds wouldn't be as beneficial in this case.
And remember, overclocking takes patience. Finding the perfect settings can take some time. I personally spent about two days achieving a stable 4.9Ghz @ 1.385v on my 4690k.
Good luck with your builds!
Cheers
also guys one thing to notice is I found the core temp which I have been watching. but one thing I can't find is my socket temp. i was reading you should keep an eye on this too. in speed fan i have temp 1 and temp 2, and in hardware monitor under motherboard it says same thing temperature 1 and temperature 2.
As you're likely aware, you probably wouldn't want to play around too much until you try the new cooler. This CPU can reach 4.2Ghz on its own when turbo is enabled, and 4.5Ghz is quite achievable. Vcore voltages can be adjusted safely as long as you stay within limits—maximum 1.5v is recommended. To disable turbo, you need to change the BIOS settings, set the multiplier to x23, and gradually increase the voltage until stable operation under load is achieved. Avoid exceeding 61°C. If temperatures rise too much, reduce the multiplier and voltage until things cool down. This setup isn't ideal with RAM, someone else will have to clarify that. FSX is very CPU-intensive, even at higher overclocks; its strength comes from multiple cores, but FSX operates as a single-threaded application.
This excellent overclocking manual for FX processors covers a range of topics. It will also address certain queries regarding RAM clocks and timings.