Overclocking at high levels with FX-4350 on 4+1 power!
Overclocking at high levels with FX-4350 on 4+1 power!
I own an Asrock 970m Pro3 Mobo, and despite its low cost, it performs adequately. However, while gaming, I’ve realized my CPU is a limiting factor, prompting me to overclock. Looking into the matter, I learned that overclocking too much isn’t recommended on a 4+1 phase power delivery board (970m pro3). Is it safe to push high overclocks (5Ghz) with this setup? (*I’m not entirely sure what that means*)
Currently, I’m running 4.65Ghz at 1.3625v, with temperatures around 43°C across all cores and 40°C at TMPIN0. I’ve heard that with only 4+1 phase power, excessive overclocking is risky, but I’m struggling to find clear guidance.
Could you confirm if it’s safe to boost my FX-4350 to around 4.75Ghz?
(Just installed the Corsair H60 cooler, and it keeps things cool!)
Thanks in advance!
KrisCubed:
Hey there! You're all set to go up to 4.75ghz. Here are a few tips before you proceed further.
The highest voltage your quad-core can handle is 1.43v. Don't go beyond it, or you risk harming your CPU.
You should be able to reach about 4.82ghz at around 1.368V. Try installing Prime95 and run the stress test across all four threads.
If your CPU temperature ever exceeds 70°C, it's best to lower the overclock. It's safe to stay in the low 70s, but during gaming you might hit 100% core usage and experience intense heat, which could push temperatures past the low 70s you see in Prime95.
If you hit 1.4V, then you've reached your processor's...
I own an Asrock 970m Pro3 Mobo, and despite its low price, it performs adequately. However, while gaming, I've realized my CPU is a bottleneck, which has led me to overclock it. Looking into the matter, I've learned that it isn't advisable to push the CPU too high on a 4+1 phase power delivery board (like this one). I'm unsure what the exact details mean. Currently, I'm running at 4.65Ghz with a voltage of 1.3625v, and temperatures are around 43°C across all cores, dropping to 40°C at TMPIN0. I've heard that with only 4+1 phase power, overclocking should be limited, but I can't find clear guidance.
Do you think it's safe to push my FX-4350 up to around 4.75Ghz?
(Just installed the Corsair H60 cooler, and it keeps my temps low!)
Thanks in advance!
System specs:
PSU: Corsair GS600 600w
GPU: MSI R9 270X with 2GB VRAM
CPU: 125w AMD FX-4350
MOBO: Asrock 970m Pro3
RAM: 8GB
CPU cooler: Corsair H60
OS: Windows 10
SSD: Kingston 240gb 450mb/s
HDD: Seagate 1TB
Hello! You should be able to reach 4.75Ghz. Here are a few tips before you proceed:
The highest voltage your quad-core CPU can safely handle is 1.43V. Always stay below that to avoid damage. You might be able to reach about 4.82Ghz at around 1.368V. Consider using a tool like Prime95 and running the stress test on all four threads. If your CPU temperature ever exceeds 70°C, it's best to lower the overclock. It's safe to keep it in the low 70s, but during gaming you could hit 100% core usage and experience very high temperatures, which Prime95 won't show.
If your voltage goes up to 1.4V, you've hit the CPU's limit—this is when it's time to stop overclocking.
LogicalProcessing:
Hello! You should be all right to try 4.75ghz. Here are a few suggestions and pointers before you proceed further.
The highest core voltage you can use on that quad-core chip is 1.43v. Avoid going beyond this to prevent harming your CPU.
You should be able to reach about 4.82ghz at roughly 1.368v. Consider installing Prime95 and running the stress test across all four threads.
If your CPU temperature ever exceeds 70°C, it’s wise to lower the overclock. It’s safe to keep it in the low 70s, but during gaming you might hit 100% core usage and experience rapid heating, which could push temperatures well above that range.
Once you hit 1.4V, you’ve reached the processor’s maximum and it’s time to stop overclocking.
Thanks! With a quad-core processor, do you really need a 6+1 power phase Mobo? That would be great news, since the next upgrade is significantly pricier for similar capabilities.
I’ve been using AMD OD for stress testing, which lets me increase the multiplier and voltage without needing to restart. This helps me identify what works before adjusting BIOS settings. Does Prime95 perform better for stress testing than the built-in tool in AMD OD? Could that explain its popularity?
Appreciate the help!
Hey there! You should be all right with 4.75ghz. Here are a few tips and suggestions before you proceed further. The highest voltage your quad-core can handle is 1.43v. Never go beyond that, or you risk harming your CPU. You should be able to reach about 4.82ghz at around 1.368v. Try installing Prime95 and run the stress test across all four threads. If your CPU temperature ever goes over 70°C, it’s best to lower the overclock. It’s safe to keep it in the low 70s, but during gaming you might hit 100% core usage and the heat will spike significantly, especially in Prime95 tests. If you hit 1.4V, you’ve reached the CPU’s maximum and it’s time to stop overclocking. Thanks! With a quad-core, you don’t necessarily need a 6+1 power phase Mobo? That’s great news, since the next upgrade is much pricier for similar capabilities. I’ve been using AMD OD for stress testing, which lets me increase the multiplier and voltage without restarting, helping me find the optimal settings before adjusting BIOS. Does Prime95 perform better for stress testing than the built-in tool in AMD OD? That might explain its popularity. Thanks again.