Mobo Maximum operates at a maximum of 4.2Ghz and cannot exceed that speed.
Mobo Maximum operates at a maximum of 4.2Ghz and cannot exceed that speed.
My pc spec details
CPU: Amd FX-8350
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 With Heatsink
GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 Nitro 8GB
PSU: Cooler Master G650M
RAM: KVR1600 DDR3 2x4GB
I maintain a stable 4.2Ghz at 1.38 Volt if I raise the CPU ratio to 4.4; otherwise, core failure occurs. After that, increasing voltage to 1.39–1.42 still doesn’t work and I disable all power saving modes except LLC and NB/LLC.
Upgrading voltage leads to freezing issues
Upgrading CPU ratio causes CPU failures
I’m working on improving my English skills
Reached the maximum capacity of the motherboard's VRM. Increasing the voltage further may lead to instability or harm the board.
Overclocks also rely on the motherboard, particularly the VRMs that supply consistent power to the CPU. Increasing voltage causes these VRMs to generate more heat (which is why premium motherboards feature additional power phases and larger heat sinks) and can lead to instability. To some degree, this issue can be reduced by improving direct cooling for the VRMs (such as using a fan that targets them directly).
Mr Kagouris:
Overclocks also rely on the motherboard, particularly the VRMs that supply consistent power to the CPU. As you increase the voltage to the CPU, these VRMs get hotter (which is why high-end boards have more power phases and larger heat sinks) and can become unstable. You might reduce this issue by offering better direct cooling for the VRMs (like a fan aimed right at them).
I understand overclocking depends on silicon luck, but I think this board could exceed 4.2Ghz.
Consider this experiment: turn off two cores. If you notice a sudden ability to overclock significantly more, it suggests the issue lies with the motherboard. If overclocking remains impossible, the problem likely stems from the CPU. I'll attempt it, but I doubt disabling cores is wise.
Black Maria :
scuzzycard :
Run this check: Turn off 2 cores. If you notice a sudden boost in performance, it suggests the motherboard might be the issue. If overclocking remains impossible, the CPU could be the bottleneck.
I’ll attempt it, but I doubt disabling cores is wise.
This is just a troubleshooting step, not a fix.