Overclocking Fx 8350
Overclocking Fx 8350
I've been experimenting with AMD Overdrive to boost my FX 8350's performance. I've watched numerous videos and read discussions online. My multiplier is configured at 22 with a voltage of 1.3975V, achieving speeds up to 4.4Ghz. During stability tests, my CPU runs at 4390 Hz but drops to 1.3Ghz once the test ends. My concern is whether this inconsistency is due to lack of background processes or something else. I'm relatively new to this and would value advice from someone who has successfully overclocked this CPU before.
It is referred to as CPU throttling and it stems from your motherboard. Many AM3+ boards aren't suitable for running the FX8350.
Sorry, I was on my phone and pressed the negative. For an am3+ pin set, do I need to use it with an am3+ motherboard?
It looks like the components should work well together, possibly with an upgrade in the near future. The main issue with overclocking seems to be CPU throttling. Thank you for the assistance.
Have you turned off your c states (lower power modes) and kept it cool and quiet? If not, then frequency fluctuations under lighter loads are typical. For me, the only throttling occurs when it's jumping around during full load. Regarding thermal margin, if it reaches 0 or negative values, you should disable throttling. I previously overclocked with c states enabled, cool operation, and quiet mode active. During testing on my 8350 at 100% load, the frequency never dropped completely, but it would fluctuate—especially when the CPU enters lower power states as needed.
As a tip, if you haven't read this, it's important to pay attention to temperatures during overclocking.
Yeah, the ASrock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 should be able to handle your FX8350 at regular speeds. I wouldn't go overclocking it. Adding a fan that directs airflow across the motherboard would help. The built-in cooler is actually superior to the tower options like the CM 212.
CTurbo:
The ASrock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 should definitely handle your FX8350 at normal speeds. I wouldn't go overclocking it. Adding a fan that directs airflow across the motherboard would be better than using tower coolers like the CM 212. I've also tried overclocking it to 4.4 Ghz for a few days, but I ended up getting a blue screen. Maybe you have some useful tips on this.