Need assistance with boosting performance and RAM setup?
Need assistance with boosting performance and RAM setup?
I own a Kingston HyperX 2x8gb 2133Mhz memory, an AMD FX-8350 processor and an Asrock 970A-G/3.1 motherboard. The issue is that my RAM only operates at 1333Mhz, I searched for solutions but found nothing helpful. I’m not very familiar with PC specifications, so I’m asking for your assistance.
I also want to run my processor at 4.5Ghz. I tried it at 4.2Ghz and did a stress test for three minutes without any problems. Then I attempted 4.4Ghz but the computer won’t boot. I went back to 4.2Ghz because I thought it was stable, but it failed after ten minutes of playing H1Z1 KOTK. I need help with both matters—every component of my PC is only a few months old if that’s relevant.
If you aim to boost the performance of the FX 8350 CPU, ensure you have an aftermarket cooler installed and avoid using the original AMD cooler included with the chip. Any overclocking efforts should be configured through the motherboard’s advanced BIOS settings and adjusted manually. Don’t rely on BIOS features or Windows-based tools for overclocking the CPU or memory.
First things first!
Shut off the AMD cooling system in the BIOS.
Verify that the XMP memory setting is active in your BIOS configuration.
Within the advanced BIOS settings, you’ll find the option to modify...
If you aim to boost the performance of the FX 8350 CPU, ensure you have an aftermarket cooler installed and avoid using the original AMD cooler that came with the processor. Any overclocking efforts should be carried out through the advanced BIOS settings on the motherboard, and manually adjusted yourself. Don’t rely on the BIOS features or software tools provided by the motherboard for overclocking the CPU or memory.
First things first!
Shut off the AMD cooling system in the BIOS configuration.
Verify in the BIOS that the XMP memory profile is activated.
Within the advanced BIOS settings, you’ll find options to adjust the CPU multiplier.
Set the base clock frequency for both the CPU and system memory to 200 MHz.
Allow changing the North bridge speed related to memory.
Adjust the Hyper Transport Speed (HT) of the motherboard.
Determine the voltage you can apply to the CPU core during overclocking.
To reach a speed of 4.5GHz on the FX 8350, set the multiplier to 22.5 and the core voltage to 1.36V.
For memory, use the manual setup and choose a speed of 2133MHz, keeping the base clock at 200 MHz.
Configure the North bridge frequency at 2400 MHz.
HT speed can be set to either 2400MHz or 2600MHz.
Remember to save all modifications before exiting the BIOS.
If the system crashes or freezes, consider slightly raising the CPU core voltage by 0.250V in the BIOS.
A CPU temperature near 69°C may lead to freezing or instability.
Please note, using an AMD stock cooler is not recommended for cooling the CPU.
Ram is functioning properly now, but attempting the overclock causes the PC to fail to boot. Thank you for the memory assistance.