Overclock an AMD FX-8320e
Overclock an AMD FX-8320e
I own this computer for more than two years and I aim to boost its performance to 4.0 ghz on an FX-8320e.
My current setup includes:
AMD FX-8320e
MSI 970 gaming motherboard
Corsair CX 750 PSU
2x GB of Kingston FuryX 4GB RAM
XFX 285DD GPU with 2GB memory
My goal is a stable 4ghz overclock.
I want to play Battlefield 5 without using a windowed frame, as it affects immersion. I’m considering upgrading the GPU to a 1050ti 4GB.
Can I safely achieve this overclock?
4.00 ghz is fine. That's your CPU's boost clock, completely safe. A temperature of 63°C is also a safe limit. The starting voltage for Vishera CPUs is 1.275V. Remember that higher voltages generate more heat. Make sure you have adequate cooling if you plan to exceed the boost clock. I used my old FX 6300 at 4.1 and 4.2 with water.
I increased the speed to 4.0ghz and observed temperatures at idle 46°C and during gameplay 63°C while playing Battlefield V for 25 minutes. I adjusted the voltage to 1.27V. A YouTuber reported a similar setup with a 4.2ghz clock at 1.275V, which seems acceptable. The core temperature is configured to shut down automatically at 80°C. It appears stable so far. Your input would be valuable if anyone wants to share their experience.
4.00 ghz is fine. That's your CPU's boost clock, completely safe. A temperature of 63°C is also a safe limit. The starting voltage for Vishera CPUs is 1.275V. Remember that higher voltages generate more heat. Make sure you have adequate cooling if you aim to exceed the boost clock. I used my old FX 6300 at 4.1 and 4.2 with water.
Thank you, I completed an intel burn test at 10 passes and everything worked fine. The highest temperature reached during each pass was 74°C. I’m currently using a Cooler Master Hyper 212 evo cooler.
Frank_31:
Thanks, I ran an intel burn test at 10 passes and it worked fine—no issues. The highest temperature reached was 74C on each pass. I’m now using a Cooler Master Hyper 212 evo cooler. On the msi website you can find software to adjust your cpu and motherboard voltages tailored to your specific board model. I wouldn’t suggest using an intel test to check an amd chip. Every board comes with free utilities.