Is the FX 8320 getting too warm even with liquid cooling?
Is the FX 8320 getting too warm even with liquid cooling?
I have an FX 8320 that reaches up to 62 degrees Celsius during stress testing with CPU-Z, @4.5 ghz and around 1.36 volts, but with a DEEPCOOL Gamer Storm MAELSTROM 120T Liquid CPU Cooling System. I don’t understand why this happens to me. Why does this occur?
It's a 120mm AIO, usually matching the performance of a standard 120mm heatsink tower such as the Hyper 212. The CPU is quite hot, especially when overclocked beyond its limits. My old FX8320 would exceed 70°C under full load at 5ghz on an H100i with half its cores off. Even with 1.6V, it generated more heat than a 240mm radiator could manage. It seems you're putting too much strain on your cooler.
AMD octacore only reaches 62°C with a 120mm cooler at 4.5ghz? That's impressive. You might try switching the radiator from an exhaust to an intake (just a guess), to see if temperatures improve. I'm not sure, but it could be worth trying.
Consider re-applying the thermal paste and ensure the pump head is securely attached to the CPU. Check the tubes from the pump for heat and the exhaust air for warmth. The paste isn’t too thick, and the liquid cooling system seems correctly positioned—does this relate to airflow?
It's a 120mm AIO, usually matching the performance of a standard 120mm heatsink tower such as the Hyper 212. The CPU is quite hot, especially when overclocked beyond 70°C under full load at 5GHz with half its cores off. Even with a voltage of 1.6V, it generates more heat than a typical 240mm radiator could manage. I believe your cooler is simply not handling the heat well.
AMD octacore only reaches around 62°C on a 120mm cooler at 4.5GHz? That seems solid. You might want to consider switching the radiator from an exhaust to an intake (just a guess), or try a different fan such as an EK Vardar, Noctua NFF12, or Gentle Typhoon. Alternatively, you could increase fan speeds.
Amteung, I have my differences with this idea. Radiators must always be exhausted from the case; otherwise, you’re merely sending away the heat that should stay near the CPU back into the case. Big Bob, for temperatures, the maximum core temp for an 8320 is 62°C and the max socket temp is 70°C. This means depending on the reported value, the chip could be at risk. You might try downloading AMD Overdrive to see the gap between current and max, which helps gauge how much room you have. You can find more info here: As Amteung points out, a 4.5 GHz overclock on this chip is quite intense and a 120mm AIO cooler may not be sufficient. You could notice some gains by checking the airflow inside the case; a useful guide is available at