Overclock FX 8350 on MSI 970 Gaming Board
Overclock FX 8350 on MSI 970 Gaming Board
I've been attempting to push my FX 8350 to its limits with Dark Rock Pro 3, but it consistently overheats at 4.5GHz running at 1.45v, sometimes fails entirely (causing a CMOS reset) or even requires a full system reinstall. I've applied AMD overdrive and adjusted voltages, yet the process crashes unpredictably. Could someone assist in achieving a stable, high-performance overclock while maintaining acceptable temperatures on this build? Also, note that my case is a quiet silent base 800 with all fans included and two h100i fans mounted at the top.
I personally prefer overclocking even with a multiplier unlocked CPU. For this process, a motherboard with solid overclocking capabilities in the BIOS is essential. Strong power control settings are also important. Asus and Gigabyte boards generally perform better in these aspects compared to MSI boards, especially for stable overclocking. MSI boards tend to be less reliable when trying to overclock an FX CPU. Are you using a water cooling solution for the CPU?
The typical overclock of most FX-based CPUs results in an additional 800Mhz beyond the stock frequency. You should be able to push your FX 8350 CPU up to 4.5Ghz at just 1.35V on the core without any issues. Consider reducing the core voltage...
It might have reached its boundaries or the governing rules.
In my opinion, even with a CPU that has unlocked multiplier settings, overclocking remains challenging. You’ll need a motherboard with solid overclocking capabilities in its BIOS and robust power control features. Boards from Asus and Gigabyte generally outperform MSI models in these aspects, offering better stability during CPU overclocking.
Regarding the FX processor, I’ve noticed that MSI boards tend to be less reliable when attempting overclocking. Are you using a water cooling solution for the CPU?
Typically, most FX-based CPUs see an additional 800Mhz beyond the stock frequency after overclocking. You should be able to push your FX 8350 up to around 4.5Ghz at just 1.35V on the CPU core without any issues. To achieve this, lower the core voltage manually in your motherboard’s BIOS settings.
At approximately 4.7 to 4.8Ghz, setting the core voltage to around 1.4V or 1.425V should work well, while around 1.5V is suitable for 4.9Ghz or 1.525V. Most FX chips tend to stabilize at around 4.8Ghz.
However, even with a unlocked multiplier, the performance and stability of the CPU depend heavily on the quality of the silicon substrate used during fabrication. It comes down to luck—whether you get a CPU that runs smoothly with minimal voltage requirements and maintains stability. The amount of heat generated also plays a significant role. A good quality silicon substrate can make a big difference, or a subpar one can lead to poor overclocking results and excessive heat.
I've been attempting to push my FX 8350 to higher speeds with the Dark Rock Pro 3, but it consistently overheats at 4.5GHz around 1.45v, sometimes fails completely, or even requires a full Windows reinstall. I've tried AMD overdrive and adjusted voltages, yet the system crashes whenever I change them. Someone could assist in achieving a stable, high-performance overclock with acceptable temperatures for this model?
Also, my case is a quiet silent base 800 with all fans included, plus two H100i fans at the top.
It seems this motherboard isn't ideal for overclocking. My Asus board performed better, especially at lower voltages. I recently upgraded to an MSI board because my Asus failed after years of use, and the overclock results were unsatisfactory. On my Asus I reached 4.7GHz at 1.412 volts, whereas with this MSI board I'm hitting 4.5GHz at 1.448 volts. Going above 1.45v on the board causes the VRM to overheat and leads to stability problems. I'm unfortunately stuck with this setup for now. Wishing you success!
I've been attempting to push my FX 8350 overclock as high as possible with the Dark Rock Pro 3, but it consistently overheats at 4.5GHz around 1.45v, sometimes fails completely, or even requires a full Windows reinstall. I've experimented with AMD overdrive and adjusted voltages, yet the system crashes whenever I change settings. Could anyone assist in achieving a stable, high-performance overclock with acceptable temperatures on this machine? Thanks.
I do not by any means see someone doing a 4.5ghz oc on a fx8350 at 1.35v on a msi 970. No way . Also, sorry to be another bearer of bad news but through experience that board sucks for oc, the vrms and nb are basically on fire during stressing. Theres also no load line calibration which sucks . Look into gigabyte or asus boards for oc.
I've been attempting to push my FX 8350 overclock as high as possible with the Dark Rock Pro 3, but it consistently overheats at 4.5GHz around 1.45v, sometimes fails completely, or even requires a full Windows reinstall. I've experimented with AMD overdrive and adjusted voltages, yet the system crashes whenever I change settings. Could anyone assist in achieving a stable, high-performance overclock with acceptable temperatures on this machine?
Also, my case is a quiet silent 800 with all fans included, plus two H100i fans at the top. It seems this motherboard isn't ideal for overclocking. My previous Asus board performed much better at stable overclocks at lower voltages. I recently purchased an MSI board because my Asus failed after years of use, and I'm really frustrated with the results. On my Asus I reached 4.7GHz at 1.412 volts, whereas with this MSI I'm hitting 4.5GHz at 1.448 volts. Going above 1.45V on the board causes the VRM to overheat and leads to instability. I'm at a loss right now, but I hope you can help.
Good luck!
I own that mini PC with the FX 6300 and have reached a stable 4.7Ghz at 1.54v. I use a daily overclock of 4.5Ghz @ 1.44v with the Corsair H100i installed on top, featuring two fans drawing air through the radiator and out of the case. Build Link:
https://www.gamingtribe.com/profile/WolfTek/pc