Overclocking AMD FX-8350 to 5.0Ghz
Overclocking AMD FX-8350 to 5.0Ghz
I'm a new overclocker working on my 8350 at 4.8Ghz with an AIO Corsair h80i and a 650 watt PSU. My temperatures are stable. I'm aiming for 5.0Ghz but my PC shuts down during stress tests. What should I do? Should I increase the CPU voltage? If yes, by how much?
Initially, why are you attempting to overclock without fully understanding the process?
I’m not trying to be rude, but it’s important to do thorough research before making any adjustments to your PC. This is my Public Service Announcement for the day.
I assume you’ve already updated the CPU via BIOS rather than using a program.
Open BIOS and adjust your CPU Vcore setting. Ensure it isn’t set to "Auto" or "Adaptive."
The most secure and conservative Vcore limit for an FX-8350 is 1.5V (AMD recommends 1.55V, but it’s safer to stay lower).
Your CPU cooler should comfortably handle this increase, so gradually raise the Vcore until you achieve stability—avoid excessively high temperatures, then reduce both Vcore and CPU clock if needed.
Reach the maximum Vcore only when necessary; beyond that, your chip will be at its limits and you’ll need to lower the clock to get stable performance.
Run an Intel Burn Test at Very High for 10 cycles initially, while keeping an eye on temperatures (HWMonitor works well).
After that, perform a 2-hour stress test with AIDA64 for better stability evaluation.
Avoid Prime64 unless you’re certain; most users lack clarity on what they’re saying, and it produces a lot of heat. Stick with AIDA64 for reliable long-term stability checks.
Initially, why are you attempting to push your PC beyond its limits without fully understanding the process?
I’m not trying to be rude, but it’s important to do thorough research before making any adjustments to your system. That’s the message I’m sharing today.
I assume you’ve updated the CPU using BIOS settings rather than a software tool.
Open BIOS, adjust your CPU’s Vcore setting, and ensure it isn’t set to "Auto" or "Adaptive."
For an FX-8350, the most secure and conservative Vcore value is around 1.5V (AMD recommends 1.55V, but I’d prefer to be safe).
Your CPU cooler should comfortably handle this increase, so gradually raise the Vcore until you achieve stability—avoid overheating by lowering the Vcore and CPU clock, or proceed carefully toward the maximum to prevent instability.
Run an Intel Burn Test at Very High for a few cycles, then use AIDA64 for a longer stress test lasting about two hours. This should suffice.
Avoid Prime64 unless you’re certain; it’s not reliable for stability checks and produces excessive heat. Stick with AIDA64 for better results.
Thanks for the advice!
I sometimes find myself experimenting and thinking, “Let’s try this.” It can be risky, but it teaches a lot. Even so, I realize it could lead to significant issues later.
Anyway, I’ll give it a shot and learn more about overclocking.
😉
Earione :
J-Roc and The Rockpile :
Why are you attempting to overclock without fully understanding the process?
I’m not trying to be rude, but it’s important to do thorough research before making any changes to your PC. That’s the message I’m sending today as a Public Service Announcement.
I hope you’ve updated your CPU through BIOS rather than using a program.
Open BIOS and adjust your CPU Vcore. Ensure it isn’t set to "Auto" or "Adaptive".
The safest and most conservative maximum Vcore for an FX-8350 is 1.5V (AMD recommends 1.55V, but I’d be safer).
Your CPU cooler is more than capable of handling this kind of overclock, so gradually increase the Vcore until you achieve stability.
If you reach that limit, your chip is already at its capacity—you’ll need to lower the clock speed to get stability.
Use Intel Burn Test at Very High for 10 cycles to test initially while keeping an eye on temperatures (HWMonitor works well).
Then run AIDA64 for about 2 hours of stress testing. That should suffice.
Avoid Prime64 unless you’re sure; most people don’t understand what they’re saying. It generates excessive heat and isn’t reliable for stability checks.
Stick with AIDA64 for long-term testing.
Thanks for the reply!
I sometimes find myself experimenting and thinking, “Let’s try this.” It teaches me a lot, but I know it could cost me a lot eventually.
Anyway, I’m going to give it a shot.
At least, I’ll learn more about overclocking.
😉
And yes, I did it through BIOS. I’m not that new to this either.
😉
Sorry, I didn’t mean to come off as rude. I get it when people play around with things—it just makes me feel guilty when their hardware gets damaged by mistake, especially if they weren’t fully informed. I’m not trying to belittle you in any way; just trying to protect your PC and your money!
I’m not sure what your current Vcore is or what your idle and stress temperatures are, but you’ll definitely need to raise the Vcore for this kind of overclock. It depends on your temperatures—you definitely don’t want to drop below 60°C during stress tests.
What is your current Vcore?
What are your idle temperatures now?