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Initial attempts at overclocking yielded mixed results, but I'm on the right track.

Initial attempts at overclocking yielded mixed results, but I'm on the right track.

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FureaMC
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09-03-2025, 03:08 PM
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the hardware includes
EVGA 600w 80 plus Bronze
990FXA-UD3 by gigbyte
AMD fx-8350
Corsair vengence LP 1600mhz 8gb
H100i V2 top mount fans are working well from above the radiator.
the exhaust fan's static pressure at the rear of the case is reversed to direct airflow across the MOSFET and VRM area. Is this a suitable fan choice for this setup? It was used to replace the fan in my 212 evo cooler.
my main concerns are whether my RAM is being overclocked and if it will become unstable soon. Will the heat from the VRMs or MOSFETs cause issues?
currently, the CPU runs at 4480.44 MHz with a voltage of 1.356V. I adjusted the bus speed to 224.00 and kept the multiplier at 20 in the BIOS while changing the voltage. This was done using the 212 evo cooler, and now I’m still not pushing it further.
the system is stable during a small Prime95 stress test lasting an hour. People usually run it for longer periods, but this PC is meant for gaming and doesn’t sustain full load for hours. Isn’t that odd?
idle temperatures are coming from the hardware monitor.
system temperature is 32'C (case air temp),
cpu temperature is 41'C (socket),
temperature during idle ranges between 27-37'C (likely VRM and MOSFET temps),
core temperature is 30'C (at idle),
temperature during load reaches 43'C (socket),
core temp is 39'C (during idle),
core temperature at 45 minutes of Prime runs is 43'C,
case air temp drops to 30'C after more airflow.
the VRM and MOSFET heaters are visible, and the chip sits below the CPU. That’s correct.
the coolant around these components is quite hot.
I’ve noticed some basic solutions like placing a fan in that area to improve airflow.
I’d like to be able to track those temperatures directly, as they aren’t displayed on any of the listed tools (Corsair or HWmonitor). If I push it further, I think it would be better to monitor the situation rather than increase voltage for stability—possibly causing throttling. So far, I haven’t seen any instability, but if it does, identifying the issue early would be ideal.
let me know what options are available or if there are concerns with my approach.
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FureaMC
09-03-2025, 03:08 PM #1

the hardware includes
EVGA 600w 80 plus Bronze
990FXA-UD3 by gigbyte
AMD fx-8350
Corsair vengence LP 1600mhz 8gb
H100i V2 top mount fans are working well from above the radiator.
the exhaust fan's static pressure at the rear of the case is reversed to direct airflow across the MOSFET and VRM area. Is this a suitable fan choice for this setup? It was used to replace the fan in my 212 evo cooler.
my main concerns are whether my RAM is being overclocked and if it will become unstable soon. Will the heat from the VRMs or MOSFETs cause issues?
currently, the CPU runs at 4480.44 MHz with a voltage of 1.356V. I adjusted the bus speed to 224.00 and kept the multiplier at 20 in the BIOS while changing the voltage. This was done using the 212 evo cooler, and now I’m still not pushing it further.
the system is stable during a small Prime95 stress test lasting an hour. People usually run it for longer periods, but this PC is meant for gaming and doesn’t sustain full load for hours. Isn’t that odd?
idle temperatures are coming from the hardware monitor.
system temperature is 32'C (case air temp),
cpu temperature is 41'C (socket),
temperature during idle ranges between 27-37'C (likely VRM and MOSFET temps),
core temperature is 30'C (at idle),
temperature during load reaches 43'C (socket),
core temp is 39'C (during idle),
core temperature at 45 minutes of Prime runs is 43'C,
case air temp drops to 30'C after more airflow.
the VRM and MOSFET heaters are visible, and the chip sits below the CPU. That’s correct.
the coolant around these components is quite hot.
I’ve noticed some basic solutions like placing a fan in that area to improve airflow.
I’d like to be able to track those temperatures directly, as they aren’t displayed on any of the listed tools (Corsair or HWmonitor). If I push it further, I think it would be better to monitor the situation rather than increase voltage for stability—possibly causing throttling. So far, I haven’t seen any instability, but if it does, identifying the issue early would be ideal.
let me know what options are available or if there are concerns with my approach.

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cecedabro
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09-04-2025, 03:05 PM
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Aim for quicker processing, right? I can only tell you to think about improving the VRM, the heat spreader, and the SB area to allow more airflow. This way, the heat generated will dissipate faster when the surrounding air is actively moved. You could adjust your setup by removing things like side panel fan mounts or drive bay fans.

Some people use a push-pull design for their radiators, and slim 15mm fans might fit well in your build.
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cecedabro
09-04-2025, 03:05 PM #2

Aim for quicker processing, right? I can only tell you to think about improving the VRM, the heat spreader, and the SB area to allow more airflow. This way, the heat generated will dissipate faster when the surrounding air is actively moved. You could adjust your setup by removing things like side panel fan mounts or drive bay fans.

Some people use a push-pull design for their radiators, and slim 15mm fans might fit well in your build.

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