Overclocking a fx 8350 CPU
Overclocking a fx 8350 CPU
Hello Everyone! Today I plan to boost my FX 8350 CPU. I just finished assembling this machine (my first build) and I’m eager to learn overclocking techniques. I tried AMD’s Overdrive but found some details intimidating, especially the voltage stuff. So I came here to find out what others suggest for a 5GHz target (default is 4GHz). Let me know if this seems too ambitious—I don’t really aim for 5GHz, just a decent improvement.
Hello Everyone! Today I plan to increase the clock speed of my FX 8350 CPU. I just finished assembling this computer (my first build) and I’m trying to learn overclocking. I want to explore AMD’s Overdrive program, but there’s a lot of information that seems intimidating, especially about voltage. So I came here to find out what you suggest for a 5ghz target—currently at 4ghz default. Please let me know if this is too much effort; I don’t really aim for 5ghz, just a modest goal.
Maxalge here. Greetings everyone! I’m planning to overclock my FX 8350 CPU today. This is my first PC build, and I’m trying to understand the process, especially since I’m not super experienced with voltages. I’m considering using AMD’s Overdrive program but feel a bit overwhelmed by all the details (especially the voltage stuff). I came across your advice about voltage for around 5GHz and wanted to know if that’s really necessary. My current specs are listed here, and I have 4+1 power phases. The chances of reaching 5GHz seem low with this motherboard, so what speed would you suggest instead?
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Hello everyone! I’m planning to boost my FX 8350 CPU. I just finished assembling this system (my first build) and I’m curious about the process. I’m considering using AMD’s overdrive tool, but I’m a bit nervous because of all the technical details—especially voltage. So I came across your advice on voltage settings for around 5GHz (default is 4GHz). Please let me know if this seems too advanced; I don’t really aim for 5GHz, just to reach that target.
I’ve attached my PC specs: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Kavinqt/saved/F3HV3C
This board has 4+1 power phases and isn’t ideal for reaching 5GHz with this motherboard.
What does “4+1 power phases” mean? Why can’t I go straight to 5GHz with this chipset? And if it’s not possible, what speed would you suggest instead?
Also, I came across an article about motherboard voltage regulators: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/everythin...circuit/4/
That board is a more affordable option but lacks the strong parts needed for a solid overclock. I hope you can help me get close to 4.5GHz or even higher if possible.
The VRM with 4+1 power phases isn't powerful enough to deliver sufficient power for 150-160W plus the demands of such a high OC. Your CPU cooler is also too small for that. To be more certain, you'd need an MB that supports FX 9550 to achieve around 5GHz. You might have performed well if you managed to reach 4.4 - 4.5 GHz with your current configuration.
Maxalge greets:
Hello everyone! Today I’m planning to increase my FX 8350 CPU’s speed, since I just assembled this PC (my first build) and I’m curious about overclocking. I tried AMD’s Overdrive but found some details that make me a bit nervous (especially the voltage stuff). I came here looking for advice on the right voltage settings for something like 5GHz—actually aiming for 4GHz as the base. Please let me know if this is too ambitious; I’m not really aiming for 5GHz, just trying to reach it a bit.
Here are my PC details: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Kavinqt/saved/F3HV3C
4+1 power phases
Not a strong chance of hitting 5GHz with this motherboard
What do you mean by 4+1 power phases? Why not go for 5GHz? And if it’s not possible, what speed would you suggest instead?
I found this article: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/everythin...circuit/4/
That board is a more affordable option and doesn’t have the strong parts needed for good overclocking. I should try to get as much performance as possible, maybe I’ll surprise myself and reach over 4.5GHz.
Thanks for reading, I’ve been a bit confused so far. I think I’ll have to go through it again a few times to understand everything better. XD
Anyway, if anything above 4.5GHz seems risky, I’d say 4.5GHz is probably the safer limit. What voltage should I set for that?
CountMike shared his experience about the VRM with 4+1 power phases, noting it isn't powerful enough for the required power draw of 150-160W plus the CPU's needs. He mentioned the CPU cooler is insufficient and suggests a higher-end chipset like FX 9550 for better performance. He also mentioned achieving around 5GHz might require a more capable motherboard. He concluded by saying he'll focus on lower overclocking until an upgrade becomes necessary.
CountMike shared his experience regarding power requirements at 4.5GHz, mentioning around 1.4v needed. He notes that 1.5v is the maximum AMD suggests but would require a stronger cooler even if the motherboard could handle it without overheating or smoke. He also posted a photo of his current voltage and temperature settings, which are at 1.3750 Volts at 4ghz, asking if a small increase to 1.4v would enable higher frequencies. He mentioned that while he thought his CPU cooler was sufficient for cooling during overclocking, he hadn't considered the motherboard's limits.
The image displayed comes directly from AMD, and you're modifying settings in the BIOS. In any case, lower voltage will reduce heat and lessen the load on the VRM.