OCing My Rig As A Noob
OCing My Rig As A Noob
Hello, all!
I've been on several forums in the past, asking advice on this, even tried one time, but after seeing a similar thread and how helpful this community was, I was encouraged to try once more.
To start, this is my current rig:
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/RingoVarr/saved/HgXXsY
My questions are multifaceted so I'll start from the beginning. Maybe a year ago or less, I had an online friend try to walk me through OCing my FX8370. We never had it sit right, but this friend never gave as much detailed info as this community seems. I had given up on OCing it, but if anybody here would help, I'd try again. That is, of course of my rig is even capable of it. Based on the list posted, is it?
Secondly, given my rig's components, how OC-able (is that a word?) is my GPU (R9 280X Saphire Dual-X)? Would OCing it be worth it? If so, would anybody be willing to help me with that as well?
I understand this is a lot, but any info would be so appreciated.
The CPU will automatically boost to 4.3GHZ when required and operate at 4.0ghz initially. Avoid interfering with it and don’t overcomplicate things—any adjustments won’t provide significant benefits. Most games rely on GPU performance. A few extra MHz on an AMD chip might only add a couple of frames per second, not much more than that. Focus on playing your games and enjoying your PC instead of obsessing over overclocking. lol.
My advice remains the same. I tried getting it to 4.86ghz after days or weeks? More? Probably not—just extra power consumption and heat. Even with water cooling, 4.86 was unsustainable for Prime95 tests. A GPU overclock usually brings only a small improvement in FPS if you...
The CPU will automatically boost to 4.3GHZ when required and operate at 4.0ghz initially. Avoid interfering with it and don't overcomplicate things—any adjustments will likely bring minimal benefit. Most games depend more on the GPU than the CPU. A few extra MHz on an AMD chip might only add a couple of frames per second, not significantly. Focus on playing your games and enjoying your PC instead of obsessing over overclocking. lol.
My suggestion is still valid. Have you tried running games at 4.86ghz after days or weeks? Would that help? It could give you a few more FPS, but nothing substantial like 20 or more. Besides, it will consume more power and generate more heat. With water cooling, even 4.5 was not ideal for intensive testing. If your GPU is overclocked, better expect more FPS improvements with proper case cooling to manage the extra heat.
Your CPU will automatically boost to 4.3GHZ when necessary and run at stock speed of 4.0GHZ initially. Avoid tampering or overclocking, as it may cause minimal improvement. Most games rely on GPU performance. A few extra MHz on an AMD chip might add a few FPS or two, but not significantly more than that. Focus on playing your games and enjoying your PC instead of excessive tweaking. lol.
My suggestion is still valid. I tested it for days—got it to 4.86GHZ? (weeks?) even higher? Only extra power usage and heat. With water cooling, overclocking could boost FPS further if the case can handle the temperature.
I’ll follow your advice. I have sufficient cooling, but could you assist with GPU overclocking?