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Overclocking Amd FX 8320 Black edition

Overclocking Amd FX 8320 Black edition

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ClumsySky
Senior Member
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04-03-2025, 06:01 AM
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I have adjusted my FX 8320 from version 3.5 to 4.0 using a core voltage of 1.34-1.35. I’ve completed several stress tests consecutively, and the CPU is operating at around 33°C or approximately 90°F. These temperatures and voltages feel quite high, but no blue screens appear after about 30 minutes of stress testing, especially with air cooling. Any advice on lowering it to see if it crashes?
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ClumsySky
04-03-2025, 06:01 AM #1

I have adjusted my FX 8320 from version 3.5 to 4.0 using a core voltage of 1.34-1.35. I’ve completed several stress tests consecutively, and the CPU is operating at around 33°C or approximately 90°F. These temperatures and voltages feel quite high, but no blue screens appear after about 30 minutes of stress testing, especially with air cooling. Any advice on lowering it to see if it crashes?

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The_D3mon
Senior Member
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04-06-2025, 12:02 PM
#2
33ºC is fine for idle, but it could be improved. Focus on your temperature during load. Use AMD Overdrive to check the thermal margin, as other software isn't precise with FX CPUs. Consider trying that OC at a lower voltage—currently 1.3125v @4.3Ghz, which allowed 4.0Ghz at 1.275v, but outcomes will differ based on your motherboard, power supply, and CPU quality.
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The_D3mon
04-06-2025, 12:02 PM #2

33ºC is fine for idle, but it could be improved. Focus on your temperature during load. Use AMD Overdrive to check the thermal margin, as other software isn't precise with FX CPUs. Consider trying that OC at a lower voltage—currently 1.3125v @4.3Ghz, which allowed 4.0Ghz at 1.275v, but outcomes will differ based on your motherboard, power supply, and CPU quality.

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PMX305
Member
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04-06-2025, 07:05 PM
#3
33ºC is fine for idle, but it could be improved. Focus on your temperature during load. Use AMD Overdrive to check the thermal margin, as other software isn't precise with FX CPUs. Consider trying that OC at a lower voltage—currently 1.3125v @4.3Ghz, previously ran at 4.0Ghz with 1.275v, but outcomes will differ based on your motherboard, power supply, and CPU quality.
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PMX305
04-06-2025, 07:05 PM #3

33ºC is fine for idle, but it could be improved. Focus on your temperature during load. Use AMD Overdrive to check the thermal margin, as other software isn't precise with FX CPUs. Consider trying that OC at a lower voltage—currently 1.3125v @4.3Ghz, previously ran at 4.0Ghz with 1.275v, but outcomes will differ based on your motherboard, power supply, and CPU quality.

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Drone_947
Member
60
04-07-2025, 02:25 AM
#4
The low temperatures of 33 are acceptable. Aim to maintain under 60 when operating at maximum capacity.
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Drone_947
04-07-2025, 02:25 AM #4

The low temperatures of 33 are acceptable. Aim to maintain under 60 when operating at maximum capacity.

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BluidyCraft
Member
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04-07-2025, 09:15 AM
#5
RaDiKaL_:
33ºC is fine for idle, but it might be improved. Focus on your temperature during load. Use AMD Overdrive to check the thermal margin, as other software isn't precise with FX CPUs. Consider trying that OC at a slightly lower voltage—currently 1.3125v @4.3Ghz. Previously, I ran 4.0Ghz at 1.275v. Results will depend on your motherboard, power supply, and CPU quality. I adjusted to 4.3 with 1.33 and wondered if lowering core voltage a bit would help. It’s currently maxing out at 42 in a stress test.
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BluidyCraft
04-07-2025, 09:15 AM #5

RaDiKaL_:
33ºC is fine for idle, but it might be improved. Focus on your temperature during load. Use AMD Overdrive to check the thermal margin, as other software isn't precise with FX CPUs. Consider trying that OC at a slightly lower voltage—currently 1.3125v @4.3Ghz. Previously, I ran 4.0Ghz at 1.275v. Results will depend on your motherboard, power supply, and CPU quality. I adjusted to 4.3 with 1.33 and wondered if lowering core voltage a bit would help. It’s currently maxing out at 42 in a stress test.

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Reepety
Senior Member
374
04-14-2025, 10:11 PM
#6
You can keep lowering it, testing each stage carefully until errors appear, then revert to the most recent stable version to finalize your choice.
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Reepety
04-14-2025, 10:11 PM #6

You can keep lowering it, testing each stage carefully until errors appear, then revert to the most recent stable version to finalize your choice.