Max voltage for CPU
Max voltage for CPU
Hey guys, I'm working on overclocking an FX-8320E with AMD Overdrive. So far I've reached 3.8 ghz at 1.2125 volts. What's the maximum voltage for my CPU? I attempted to push it to 3.9 ghz, which is near 1.2125 volts, and 1.225 volts marks the "red" zone cutoff. You can check my specs in my signature.
Dude 1.22 volts is really low! Make sure it stays stable by running prime95 for at least 24 hours. The highest safe voltage for the FX series is 1.5 volts. I've got an FX-8370 that's a bit overclocked to 4.3Ghz at 1.260 volts STABLE. These chips are excellent undervolters. So keep going, voltage shouldn't be an issue. Just check your temperatures are okay.
100Mhz won't provide any significant improvement in performance.
Raising the voltage will increase your electricity costs, create more heat, and reduce the life of the silicon.
Unless you're aiming for a record, it's best to skip it.
n0ns3s:
100Mhz won't provide any significant performance improvement.
Raising the voltage will increase your power costs, create more heat, and reduce the lifespan of the silicon.
Unless you're aiming for a record, it's best to leave it alone.
The base clock is set at 3.2, and I'm working towards 4.
Dude 1.22 volts is really low! Be sure it stays stable by running prime95 for at least 24 hours. The highest safe voltage for the FX series is 1.5 volts. I've got an FX-8370 a bit overclocked to 4.3Ghz at 1.260 volts STABLE. These chips are excellent undervolters. So keep going, voltage won't be an issue. Just check your temps are okay.
For air cooling and small watercoolers, staying under 1.42-1.45v is recommended to avoid overheating. Each CPU behaves differently regarding the voltage required for a specific clock speed, but for a 4GHz processor, 1.3-1.35v should work, possibly varying slightly. Monitor temperatures closely when adjusting voltages.
For air cooling and small watercoolers, staying within 1.42-1.45v is important to avoid overheating. Voltage requirements vary between CPUs, especially for higher speeds like 4GHz, so 1.3-1.35v might be more suitable. Keep monitoring temperatures when adjusting voltages. Is temperature the sole concern?
The stock FX-8320e already features a turbo clock of 4 GHz regardless of the settings.
astrofighter122 :
Dunlop0078 shares some advice about air cooling and small water coolers. They suggest staying within 1.42-1.45 volts for better performance, but note that 4ghz CPUs might need slightly lower voltages like 1.3-1.35v. It's important to monitor temperatures when adjusting settings.
Temperature isn't the only concern though. The motherboard setup also plays a role—especially with multiple power phases and no heatsink on the VRM, which could affect stability if voltage is pushed too high.