Overclocking AMD FX 8350 leads to system freezing on the PC.
Overclocking AMD FX 8350 leads to system freezing on the PC.
I've recently encountered some difficulties with my PC while attempting to edit the BIOS for improved performance. The system tends to freeze after just half an hour, even when under heavy usage, and it doesn't appear to be overheating according to various temperature monitoring tools. This problem arises whenever I either overclock the CPU to 4.4GHz or turn off power-saving features in the BIOS. I've tried updating the BIOS for both the motherboard and graphics card, updated the graphics drivers to the latest version, reinstalled Windows 10 from scratch after wiping the drives, removed and then reinstalled all PC components along with cleaning them (CPU, GPU, RAM, drives). Here are my full specifications:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/jakey19...ved/yCfbjX
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CPU:
AMD - FX-8350 4GHz 8-Core Processor
(Purchased for free)
CPU Cooler:
Noctua - NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler
(Purchased for free)
Motherboard:
Asus - M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
(Purchased for free)
Memory:
Corsair - Vengeance Pro 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
(Purchased for free)
Storage:
SanDisk - SSD PLUS 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
(Purchased for free)
Storage:
Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
(Purchased for free)
Video Card:
Asus - GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card
(Purchased for free)
Power Supply:
EVGA - 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
(Purchased for free)
Operating System:
Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit
(Purchased for free)
Case Fan:
BitFenix - Spectre Pro 148.7 CFM 200mm Fan
(Purchased for free)
Case Fan:
BitFenix - Spectre Pro 148.7 CFM 200mm Fan
(Purchased for free)
Case Fan:
ARCTIC - Arctic F14 77.3 CFM 140mm Fan
(Purchased for free)
Monitor:
BenQ - RL2455HM 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor
(Purchased for free)
Keyboard:
Perixx - PX-1100 Wired Gaming Keyboard
(Purchased for free)
Mouse:
Razer - DeathAdder Wired Optical Mouse
(Purchased for free)
Speakers:
Creative Labs - GigaWorks T40 Series II 32W 2ch Speakers
(Purchased for free)
Summary of expenses: £0.00
All prices account for shipping, taxes, and any applicable discounts.
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-04-09 15:34 BST+0100
Assistance would be highly valued and could clarify if anything was overlooked.
Hi Jakey,
Your issue seems similar to one I fixed using the same processor. The machine would freeze intermittently, often with the graphics still visible on the screen. I attempted standard solutions like updating drivers, BIOS, RAM, Windows updates, and checking component temperatures.
If you haven’t tried these, it might be worth going through them all first.
It turns out that after some time—about three years—the thermal paste between your CPU and fan dries up, losing its ability to transfer heat effectively. The factory-installed fan doesn’t appear to have had enough paste applied from...
You may wish to direct a fan toward the VRM/NB section because it's likely you've made an error in your BIOS settings. It's essential to keep power-saving options active at all times. Excessive heat will be your main constraint here.
What kind of adjustments are being made in the bios?
If you're referring to boosting standard BIOS settings, that's acceptable.
If it involves modifying the system in a more complex way, that's a different issue.
No matter the approach, your ability to optimize any chip depends largely on obtaining a suitable hardware kit.
4.4 could represent the upper bound for your specific chip.
What kind of temperature data do you observe?
Maximum operating temperatures are significantly lower than Intel specifications.
I believe 61c is likely the ideal figure for the FX-8 model.
Hi Jakey,
Your issue seems similar to one I fixed using the same component. The system would become unresponsive at various stages, often with the display still visible. I attempted standard troubleshooting steps, such as updating graphics drivers, BIOS, RAM, Windows updates, and checking component temperatures.
If you haven’t already, it’s worth trying all these methods before seeking my advice.
It turns out that after some time—about three years—the thermal paste between the CPU and fan has dried up, losing its ability to transfer heat effectively. The original fan likely didn’t have sufficient paste from the start. For the CPU to freeze, only a small temperature increase is needed, which can cause it to stop functioning. During these freezes, no warning messages would appear in the system logs.
The fix? Swap out the thermal paste between the CPU and fan. Proceed carefully! The fan’s lever and mounting points were removed from the motherboard without issue. However, when attempting to take the fan off, the CPU appeared stuck. Eventually, the motherboard gave way slightly under pressure (though I didn’t apply excessive force), releasing the CPU that was still lodged beneath the fan. A few pins were bent, and during the adjustment process, one pin broke, causing the CPU to fail.
If removing the fan is difficult, consider taking the motherboard out completely. This will allow you to insert a flat surface between the CPU and fan to gently separate them. Once apart, remove the old paste from both components and apply fresh thermal paste. You should be fine now!
Hi, I'm facing the same problem with my fx8350 the M5A97 R2.0. After following a guide and locking the CPU at 4.5ghz, everything runs smoothly for about ten minutes of gaming. Then it freezes with graphics on the screen. Fortunately, I had two screens connected with CoreTemp on the other side, so all the freeze statistics were saved. I don't think overheating is the problem for me, as it should be okay up to 62°C. Please see the stats image from the freeze moment if you have any idea what's going on.
https://imgshare.io/image/ae7e3622-5864-...ea78.ZJsFo
Anyone has a suggestion or solution?
Thanks in advance,
Axel