Initial Overclocking on AMD 8350 and 500 Watt Power Supply
Initial Overclocking on AMD 8350 and 500 Watt Power Supply
I would leave it alone.
It should be nice that you're using a 125-140w 8 core board with a $50 board and a $15 cooler.
That 270 will cost you more in games than the CPU itself.
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Overclocking will be constrained by your motherboard's VRM capabilities. Your board may struggle with CPUs drawing 125 watts at stock settings. Focus on core clock reductions—did you check the CPU's GHz during Prime? Also, a 500-watt unit is sufficient but of low quality and won't aid overclocking. For successful overclocking, you need a component that reliably maintains voltage under high and fluctuating demands.
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Any attempt to overclock will be constrained by your motherboard's VRM capabilities. Your board might struggle with CPUs that draw 125 watts at stock settings. Focus on core clock reductions—did you check the CPU's GHz during Prime? Also, 500 watts is sufficient but not ideal; it's a low-end model and won't aid overclocking. For successful overclocking, you need a unit capable of maintaining stable voltages under heavy and fluctuating loads.
While running Prime95 in blend mode, I observed the CPU frequently jumping from 1.4 GHz to 4.0018 GHz, with peak readings reaching 4.2 GHz.
Also, I'm just trying to extract the most out of this current build as I prepare for my next one.
That's what I anticipated—it's slowing down to 1.4Ghz to avoid the VRM overheating. Your overclocking seems to be lowering performance. Consider running the same test at default settings; based on my assessment, you'll likely still experience throttling eventually, so it might be better to stop overclocking.
That's what I anticipated—it's slowing down to 1.4Ghz to avoid the VRM overheating. Your overclocking seems to be lowering performance. Consider running the same test at default settings; based on my observation, you'll likely still experience throttling eventually, unless you stop overclocking.
The board isn't designed specifically for a 125w 8-core setup; it should work fine with one unit but won't perform well under overclocking either.
Currently, I'm using a [email protected] and can manage it thanks to:
1. A high-quality chip delivering 1.36v at 4.5ghz
2. A large 140mm downblower (Raijintek Pallas) for enhanced VRTM cooling.
You haven't mentioned the overclock settings or the cooler in use.
Also, the board will automatically reduce performance if it senses VRM temperatures above 60w, and it may also limit speed if it detects voltage levels that are too high.
This throttling can be turned off completely with proper VRM cooling and an infrared thermostat for accurate monitoring.
The board isn't really built for a 125w 8-core setup; it should only manage one without overclocking either.
I'm using a [email protected] and the only two factors that allow me to run it are:
1. I own a very good chip with 1.36v at 4.5ghz
2. I have a large 140mm downblower (Raijintek Pallas) for better VMR cooling.
You didn't mention the overclock settings or the cooler you're using.
Also, note that the board will automatically reduce performance if it detects VRM temperatures above 60w or if it thinks the voltage is too high.
This throttling can be turned off completely if you're certain your VMR cooling is adequate—something I wouldn't suggest without proper cooling and an infrared thermometer.
I haven't attempted overclocking myself; I just wanted to understand what steps to take next.
Currently, I have 4-5 case fans and use a Coolermaster Hyper TX3 since my case can't accommodate a bigger cooler.
A tx 3 isn't sufficient for overclocking an 8350, and it lacks any vrm airflow. If you're experiencing unpredictable clock bouncing now, it's likely the system is throttling cores to their default speed. There isn't a configuration that supports overclocking.
The situation requires a different approach. A 3-core configuration isn't sufficient for overclocking the 8350, and it lacks VRM airflow. If you're experiencing unstable clock behavior now, it's likely throttling cores to their default speed. There isn't a setup designed for overclocking. You should either stick with stock settings or consider underclocking. Underclocking may improve stability but won't enhance performance.