Limits for overclocking the AMD A8 7650K processor
Limits for overclocking the AMD A8 7650K processor
I want to understand the capabilities of my AMD A8 7650K APU with just the stock CPU fan and power supply rated at 600 watts.
Currently, I'm using the BIOS settings I have and tried them out.
CPU speed is 3.3Ghz (unchanged), GPU is 2GB DDR3 at 900MHZ (overclocked, default is 720MHz), RAM is 8GB Kingston DDR3 at 1866MHz (overclocked, default is 1600MHz), and the MOBO is MSi A68HM - E33V2.
Fan speed is set to 2400 RPM (tweaked), while the default is 1900 RPM.
Temperatures are consistently between 50 and 53 degrees Celsius.
Appreciate your help :3
It seems like the current setup isn't providing much benefit from the stock cooler. If your temperatures are between 50-53°C, you might see a small increase of around 10MHz before things get too hot. However, another issue could be with the motherboard due to its limited VRM heat sinks and low power phases, which may cause it to throttle before significant performance gains are achieved. Where would you like to focus for improvement? Upgrading a graphics card might offer better performance than CPU overclocking. Which card do you currently have? Or are you relying on the integrated graphics?
It seems like the current setup isn't providing much benefit from the stock cooler. If your temperatures are between 50-53°C, you might see a small increase of around 10MHz before things get too hot. However, another issue could be with the motherboard due to its limited VRM heat sinks and low power phases, which may cause it to throttle before noticeable performance gains appear.
Where do you think you should focus for improvement? Upgrading a graphics card might offer better performance than increasing CPU frequency. Which card are you currently using? Or are you relying on the integrated graphics?
I'm planning to purchase a GTX 750Ti soon. I tried overclocking my memory module on an 2133Mhz system and ended up with a black screen, so I'm seeking advice from others about the GTX750Ti with only a stock 600W power supply and a 4-pin graphics card. What are your thoughts?
The GTX 750 Ti works with any decent 300W power supply. Generally, your PSU's +12v line should support around 20 amps or 240W. Look at the nameplate to confirm the exact specifications of the +12v rail. If you intend to perform CPU, GPU, or memory adjustments, you'll require additional capacity on that rail.