Looking for assistance with boosting performance on your FX-8350 using the GA990FXA-UD5?
Looking for assistance with boosting performance on your FX-8350 using the GA990FXA-UD5?
Hello Everyone,
I purchased this mobo around four or five years ago (GA990FXA-UD5) and in 2013 I bought an FX-8350. Everything was working well until yesterday when I decided to upgrade the 8350 forward.
I began with a stable 4.2GHz.
The issue emerges when I attempt to reach a clock speed of 4.4GHz or higher. Let me clarify...
I noticed I need to raise the VCORE more, but the problem lies in the OS—under HWMonitor or CPU-Z, the VCORE doesn’t match what I set in the BIOS.
I’m puzzled and worried about making mistakes. I read that the FX-8350 can’t exceed 1.5V (approximately the maximum VCORE for the CPU), so I’m seeking guidance.
Checking HWMONITOR and/or CPU-Z will show the correct VCORE values.
But if I inspect the BIOS VCORE and NB Core, they seem inconsistent.
During a Prime95 test, it appears the GPU needs higher voltages to remain stable and pass tests. I’m hesitant about increasing the voltage in the BIOS further, but I’m also unsure because the monitoring tools don’t reflect the voltage I believe is correct.
I’m also aware this mobo lacks an LLC, could that be the reason?
Any assistance or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance to the community.
PS: Here are my specifications:
Mobo: GA990FXA-UD5 Rev 1
CPU: FX-8350
Memo: 8GB 2x4 Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8
Cooler: CoolerMaster Hyper212+
PSU: ANTEC Earthwatts 750W
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming
Do you have the correct BIOS? I have UD3 and F14b BIOS, it has LLC. It's listed under Advanced Bios features.