No, your PSU hasn’t blown up. You’re safe, and you’re in a good place.

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10-08-2016, 01:50 PM

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I’ve pushed my CPU beyond expectations and it’s performing better than I imagined. Besides checking temperatures, voltage, and stability tests, what else can I do to confirm its reliability? The specs are an A8-6600K at 4.5GHz, paired with a 1.4V XFX R9 280X 16GB G.Skill Ripjaws at 1872MHz and a 750W ASUS A88X Pro Corsair 750W. Howdy everyone, this is my first direct chat with the PC building community; please be kind. I just overclocked my A8 to nearly 4.5GHz (stable at 4.3) and boosted my RAM to its limit at 1872. I expected a 20% boost but it’s actually improved by 40-300% depending on the situation. Games that relied heavily on CPU speed now run at smooth 60fps or higher, my GPU finally handles 2K and 4K textures without lag, and I can stream YouTube in 4K while multitasking. At full load for an hour I stayed at 66°C. I’ll share all the details you need—this is impressive, but I want to be sure everything’s solid. Thanks for your time! P.S. I’m thinking about donating this build when I switch to Ryzen. That’s why I’m curious if my CPU is secretly getting upgraded! “You ain’t no body til someone loves you,” well that’s me—I love you.”

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lustigknopp
Member

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10-08-2016, 01:50 PM

#2

The PSU might have failed due to overheating or electrical issues. The specific brand and model aren't provided here.

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PolluxLp
Junior Member

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10-08-2016, 01:50 PM

#3

I doubt it’s a major issue, sorry. In short, I pushed the CPU beyond expectations—temperatures, voltage, stability checks are all fine. To ensure stability further, what other steps should I consider?

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KablooieKablam
Posting Freak

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10-08-2016, 01:50 PM

#4

You likely wish to label every part of your computer so others can give feedback on its suitability for overclocking.

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iNowh
Junior Member

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10-08-2016, 01:50 PM

#5

Execute Prime95

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yalo29
Senior Member

641

10-08-2016, 01:50 PM

#6

You're absolutely correct, one lamb shakeeeee!

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Siphan0
Member

74

10-08-2016, 01:50 PM

#7

Are you asking if one hour is enough? Others suggest a minimum of four hours.

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C00lb0y
Member

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10-08-2016, 01:50 PM

#8

It varies based on the motherboard, cooling setup, and power supply. If it's completely outdated, even a short time can be too much. Could you share the brand and model of the remaining components?

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Mishany174
Member

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10-08-2016, 01:50 PM

#9

Here you are the M8 specifications: A8-6600K, 4.5GHz, 1.4V XFX R9, 280x16GB GDIMM, GSKILL Ripjaws at 1872 MHz, 1.5V ASUS A88X Pro Corsair 750W.

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kefkef5000
Member

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10-08-2016, 01:50 PM

#10

You may attempt a few hours, but stay below 74°C—the maximum CPU temperature allowed.