Is the FX-8320 still safe when overclocked to the current settings?
Is the FX-8320 still safe when overclocked to the current settings?
Hello,
I've been experimenting with this overclock for almost six months and wanted to make sure I wasn't damaging my CPU. It's running at 4.6GHz, which is quite high for an 8320, and it's operating at a higher voltage than usual. If I need to lower the voltage by reducing the frequency by 100MHz just to stay safe, I'd appreciate your advice.
My GPU, a GTX 960 overclocked to 1.5GHz, is already limiting performance, so it shouldn't be an issue.
Thanks for your support!
It's hard to judge if the overclock is safe without knowing the exact motherboard model. I believe your voltage is significantly higher than what I consider normal. The northbridge overclocking will also rely heavily on your specific board, as it doesn't provide advantages for 970 series chips and many mid-range 990 boards already face cooling problems.
Your CPU temperatures are running high, but it seems capable of handling it. Do you have any aftermarket coolers available?
Counting the heat? Your temperatures are quite high, but they're manageable. Do you have any aftermarket coolers available? I'm running an H55 closed loop water system.
The cooler could be a mismatch for higher overclock levels, though it should work fine at the current frequency and voltage. If you'd like, I can share this link for more precise data.
Pigeoncracker :
CountMike :
Temperatures are high, but your system seems capable. Do you have an aftermarket cooler? I'm using a closed loop water cooler with an H55.
Hi, overclocking via multiplier doesn't yield good results with FX. Increasing CPU frequency through bus speed is the way, which should boost single core performance. You might need to raise the CPU NB core voltage as well.
This is my reference setup: http://i.imgur.com/Dy1Jpg6.png
Themastererr :
pigeoncracker :
CountMike :
Destroying CPU ? your temps seem to be on high side but nothing it can't handle. Do you have some aftermarket cooler ?
I am using a closed loop water cooler, an H55
Hi, choosing to overclock using the multiplier does not give great results with FX. Overclocking using bus speed to increase the CPU Northbridge frequency does. This will increase single core performance. Doing this will more than likely require a bump in CPU NB core voltage as well.
This is my setup for reference.
http://i.imgur.com/Dy1Jpg6.png
I have considered overclocking that way, but I never actually had anyone that did any of that stuff to do it around me. I tried it once, but I couldn't get it right. I'll guess I'll take a good day of free time and take the plunge.
What's the 8320's max safe temp, by the way?
CountMike shared some observations about the performance. The temperature reached 62c per core or roughly that, with a slight throttling before or after based on "Silicone lottery". The 60C was achieved after an hour of Prime95 testing, usually around 45-50C. He also mentioned he couldn't locate any details about it.
Pigeoncracker shared his thoughts with the master, who then responded with additional insights. CountMike offered advice about CPU cooling options and mentioned using an aftermarket cooler, specifically an H55 model. He also shared a link to a reference image and discussed overclocking strategies, noting that increasing bus speed can boost single-core performance but may require adjustments in CPU voltage. He referenced his own setup and expressed uncertainty about the 8320's maximum safe temperature, citing AMD's recommendation of around 62°C as a conservative guideline. He emphasized keeping temperatures below 68°C for optimal performance.