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I'm trying to figure out how to remove an OC.

I'm trying to figure out how to remove an OC.

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PugBoss
Member
92
04-30-2025, 10:42 PM
#1
Hello everyone, welcome here and I really need your assistance.
Yesterday I performed a small overclock on my FX 8320 from 3.5ghz to 4ghz, but nothing unusual has happened yet. However, I want to bring it back down to 3.5ghz and I’m not sure how.
I first adjusted the BIOS on my saberthoot 990fx, which was running fine, so I set it back to normal using load defaults. After restarting, the BIOS displayed 3500mhz. Then I tried the AMD Overdrive feature (which turned out to be a bad idea), and it confirmed it was already at 4ghz. Before that, I reset it to default.
I cleared the CMOS and the CPUID reported it was running between 3.7 and 4ghz.
Could anyone help me undo these changes or let me know if this setup is stable or unstable? How can I fix it?
Thanks a lot!
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PugBoss
04-30-2025, 10:42 PM #1

Hello everyone, welcome here and I really need your assistance.
Yesterday I performed a small overclock on my FX 8320 from 3.5ghz to 4ghz, but nothing unusual has happened yet. However, I want to bring it back down to 3.5ghz and I’m not sure how.
I first adjusted the BIOS on my saberthoot 990fx, which was running fine, so I set it back to normal using load defaults. After restarting, the BIOS displayed 3500mhz. Then I tried the AMD Overdrive feature (which turned out to be a bad idea), and it confirmed it was already at 4ghz. Before that, I reset it to default.
I cleared the CMOS and the CPUID reported it was running between 3.7 and 4ghz.
Could anyone help me undo these changes or let me know if this setup is stable or unstable? How can I fix it?
Thanks a lot!

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unsleash_LP
Junior Member
8
05-01-2025, 01:31 AM
#2
The CPU-Z image displays it operating in turbo mode. Are the cool and quiet features activated? C1E? Is the Windows power setting balanced?
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unsleash_LP
05-01-2025, 01:31 AM #2

The CPU-Z image displays it operating in turbo mode. Are the cool and quiet features activated? C1E? Is the Windows power setting balanced?

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Breadstonee
Member
220
05-01-2025, 06:53 AM
#3
The CPU-Z image displays it operating in turbo mode. Are the cool and quiet features activated? C1E? Is the Windows power setting balanced?
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Breadstonee
05-01-2025, 06:53 AM #3

The CPU-Z image displays it operating in turbo mode. Are the cool and quiet features activated? C1E? Is the Windows power setting balanced?

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camntroy
Member
132
05-01-2025, 09:13 AM
#4
I was considering the Turbo Mode, but it's not working. Cool and quiet are off, C1E is also disabled, and the windows power is balanced. What should I do?
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camntroy
05-01-2025, 09:13 AM #4

I was considering the Turbo Mode, but it's not working. Cool and quiet are off, C1E is also disabled, and the windows power is balanced. What should I do?

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jesus_xus
Member
160
05-01-2025, 02:17 PM
#5
I turned off the Turbo Core Technology setting, and it appears to be back in its default state now. Thanks for checking the link.
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jesus_xus
05-01-2025, 02:17 PM #5

I turned off the Turbo Core Technology setting, and it appears to be back in its default state now. Thanks for checking the link.

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Gaspoda
Member
246
05-01-2025, 09:44 PM
#6
Gikaki:
I turned off the Turbo Core Technology setting, and it now appears to be back to the standard mode even while playing. Thanks by the way.
http://subefotos.com/ver/?c258e43430a2d7...96f1do.png
If you're not overclocking, Turbo Mode can stay active
so the CPU can increase its speed when fewer cores are needed. Just turn off C&Q and C1E. They let the processor slow down its clocks and voltage during idle or light use.
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Gaspoda
05-01-2025, 09:44 PM #6

Gikaki:
I turned off the Turbo Core Technology setting, and it now appears to be back to the standard mode even while playing. Thanks by the way.
http://subefotos.com/ver/?c258e43430a2d7...96f1do.png
If you're not overclocking, Turbo Mode can stay active
so the CPU can increase its speed when fewer cores are needed. Just turn off C&Q and C1E. They let the processor slow down its clocks and voltage during idle or light use.

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Cuau
Junior Member
39
05-06-2025, 05:58 PM
#7
Gikaki explained that he turned off the Turbo Core Technology feature, which now appears as if it's back to the original setting even when playing. He shared a photo link and mentioned that if someone isn't using overclocking, Turbo Mode should stay enabled so the CPU can adjust its speed based on available cores. He also advised turning C&Q back on and mentioned C1E would help the processor reduce clocks and voltage during idle times. He added that he didn't enable C&Q because he only played in the morning or night when it was cold.
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Cuau
05-06-2025, 05:58 PM #7

Gikaki explained that he turned off the Turbo Core Technology feature, which now appears as if it's back to the original setting even when playing. He shared a photo link and mentioned that if someone isn't using overclocking, Turbo Mode should stay enabled so the CPU can adjust its speed based on available cores. He also advised turning C&Q back on and mentioned C1E would help the processor reduce clocks and voltage during idle times. He added that he didn't enable C&Q because he only played in the morning or night when it was cold.

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992x
Senior Member
506
05-10-2025, 07:48 AM
#8
AMD's Cool'n'Quiet is a CPU technology that adjusts the processor's speed and power use when it's not being used. This helps lower energy consumption and heat production, which in turn allows for quieter fan operation. The name reflects these goals of being cooler and more efficient.
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992x
05-10-2025, 07:48 AM #8

AMD's Cool'n'Quiet is a CPU technology that adjusts the processor's speed and power use when it's not being used. This helps lower energy consumption and heat production, which in turn allows for quieter fan operation. The name reflects these goals of being cooler and more efficient.