Overclocking AMD FX-8320 at 4.5GHZ
Overclocking AMD FX-8320 at 4.5GHZ
I’ve successfully increased my processor’s speed to 4.5Ghz, but it becomes extremely hot. During an IntelBurnTest, it reached 80°C and I stopped it there. I’m curious if anyone has any insights into why it gets so warm. If you need more details beyond what I provided, just let me know! Thank you!
The 80C on Intel Burn Test isn't too bad. What's the Vcore? Is the H80i functioning correctly? How are you measuring the temperature? Really? I thought it was close to melting point?
Vcore is 1.440 V
I believe my H80 is fine—it's been working well until I pushed the CPU to a high overclock.
I use Corsair Link, which is designed for coolers, plus HwMonitor and CPU-Z
Thank you for your prompt reply!
@ i7Baby doesn't mention the FX heat restrictions, but I recall that 62C is the maximum for extended operation and should never exceed it. The CPU is typically kept around 55°C when overclocked. Also, since the CPU is 32nm, it handles less heat compared to older generations like Ivy or Haswell, though it can tolerate higher voltages than those chips.
Using the Asus Sabertooth 990FX board works well with BIOS settings that are similar today.
Certain options aren't essential for a solid overclock on AIR or water. They become relevant only with LN2 cooling.
Typically, you just need to tweak CPU vCore, LLC, CPU NB (memory controller), HT and FSB voltage.
Increasing all those extra power settings will generate a lot of unnecessary heat.
These adjustments are usually unnecessary unless you aim for close to 5.0GHz.
Around 4.5GHz is a standard overclock target for the 8320/8350 and shouldn't demand major calibration changes.
You're using the Asus Sabertooth 990FX board? The BIOS settings for current use are quite similar. Some of those options aren't essential for a solid overclock on AIR or water. They become relevant only with LN2 cooling. Usually, you can manage things by tweaking CPU vCore, LLC, CPU NB (memory controller), HT and FSB voltage. Enabling all extra power settings will generate a lot of unnecessary heat and is typically unnecessary unless you're aiming for close to 5.0GHz. 4.5GHz is a typical standard overclock for an 8320/8350 and shouldn't need major calibration adjustments. I'm not sure about your motherboard model, so I can't verify it, but it doesn't look like a Sabertooth either. Would you mind listing the changes you think should be made and what you'd prefer? I really appreciate it—I'm unsure what I'm doing wrong. I reset it back to standard after reading your advice, but it just shows a black screen now. I can't see the screen to enter BIOS. I had to take my laptop out to respond.
Soulage :
You've locked up BIOS? You'll have to reset CMOS, either by button, jumper or removing the battery and replacing after 10 seconds. Check which options are available for your board.
Perfect! Found and took out the battery and I am back in bios, from the list of things I have changed up above, what should I not change?