overclocking fx-8350 fail ?
overclocking fx-8350 fail ?
Hello. I recently increased my overclock on the FX-8350 with an M5A99FX Pro r2.0 ASUS motherboard. I haven’t tested anything yet. I reached around 4.7ghz and then tried playing games. The performance improved a lot because my R9 390 slowed down. Now I’ve checked temperatures and loads, and it looks like all three cores are at 0%, one is around 50/50, and the remaining four are properly utilized. Is this due to clocking or how the CPU operates? Meanwhile, all my games run better and temperatures stay around 56°C. However, Prime crashed when it got too hot above 70°C. I’m new to this and followed some YouTube guides. Should I keep it like this even though it doesn’t pass the tests, but it seems stable and performs well while gaming?
Don't push the overclock too much, unless you risk harming your gear.
The chip's maximum temperature is 72 degrees Celsius, which caused it to fail when exceeded (that's for safety).
At least you have a solid motherboard.
If you decide to overclock, do it carefully.
Download this PDF: http://www.amd.com/Documents/AMD_FX_Perf..._Guide.pdf
Study it thoroughly.
Then refer to this guide: http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-b...otherboard
Follow the instructions, take it slow, and test each stage.
You'll discover a safe overclocking level—maybe around 5 GHz, or maybe 4.5 GHz—but you'll know what works.
What cooler are you using?
Don't push the overclock too much, unless you risk harming your gear.
The chip's maximum temperature is 72 degrees Celsius, which caused it to fail when exceeded (that's for safety).
At least you have a solid motherboard.
If you decide to overclock, do it carefully.
Download this PDF: http://www.amd.com/Documents/AMD_FX_Perf..._Guide.pdf
Study it thoroughly.
Then refer to this guide: http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-b...otherboard
Follow the instructions, take it slow, and test each stage.
You'll discover a safe overclocking level—maybe around 5 GHz, or maybe 4.5 GHz—but you'll know what works.
What cooler are you using?
Rogue Leader:
Avoid pushing the overclock too much, unless you risk harming your gear.
First of all, that chip has a thermal cap at 72 degrees Celsius, so exceeding it leads to failure (that's the safety rule).
At least you possess a decent motherboard.
If you decide to overclock properly, download this PDF:
http://www.amd.com/Documents/AMD_FX_Perf..._Guide.pdf
Study it thoroughly.
Then refer to this resource:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-b...otherboard
Follow the instructions, make gradual adjustments, and test each stage.
You should discover a stable overclocking level—possibly around 5ghz, maybe lower—but you'll find it.
What's your cooler?
Oh, I forgot about the cooler... it's not much of a difference from the T4 model.
Alright, I understand. But what about the situation where some cores aren't active during gaming? Could be due to overclocking, or maybe it's normal? I've heard that games don't utilize all cores at once—sometimes 1 is fine, 2 at 0%, 3 at 100%, and so on.
And regarding overclocking... is there a guide like the one I saw on YouTube for my CPU and motherboard? I'm not really up for it that much, it requires a lot of time and testing... could it be simpler?
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Hyper T4 isn't ideal for overclocking. You should consider a 212 EVO or better, or the Cryorig H7.
Check how it performs compared to the 212.
Regarding cores not running, not every game utilizes all cores, so some cores may remain idle based on the game. But if you're using all cores, you'll face issues.
If you're looking for a quick solution without effort, it won't work. Overclocking demands time and patience, as each processor behaves differently, even within the same model.
No shortcuts exist—just follow proper methods or avoid it altogether.
Rogue Leader :
Hyper T4 isn't a good overclocking cooler. You need a 212 EVO at least, or the Cryorig H7
http://www.dvtests.com/cooler-master-hyp...nd-review/
See it failing vs the 212?
As for not all cores running, correct not all games use all cores so its possible to have cores idle depending on the game. However on a load that does use all cores you are in trouble.
If you are not into it and expect a quick fix, you won't get one. Overclocking requires time and patience to do properly and each processor is different, even the same model of processor. So no there is no youtube where you can just plug in some numbers and go, it doesn't work like that. Anyone who just gives you numbers is not doing right by you, because your processor may not like them. Then it doesn't work right, or worse you overheat and damage it.
Do it right or don't do it at all.
ye i know the cooler is not the best.. but anyway in really won't get much of what is said in the pdf.. don't know much about that stuff and don't understand the most of it. so im in trouble... but can i still be wit theses configuration if my tems are staying like 56C what the are right now playin like gta 5 i got like 20fps increase and everything seems fine.. or something can happen ?
anyway if someone overclocks it safely on similar or same systeam and they give you a numbers and setting.. why shouldn't you be ok ? i don't talk about MAX increase like when you squeeze all the juice there is.. i'm talking like an optimal safe clock ? i can't go back cause i'm happy with the results.. and i can't do it right way cause i'm an idiot
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so what is the worst threat to me by leaving everything as it is right now ? stable performance and stable good temps..
If it works now you had a lucky guess.
If you can't run prime at all without it crashing, then eventually it will start to fail—maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but it’s going to begin crashing.
Your setup is your money.
Anyway, I just went into bios and pressed that auto OC option, so I’m guessing it wiped all my settings.
And I turned on prime small FFT (I saw somewhere that you should test with it after each step of clocking), which is why my temperature jumped to 70+ in just a few seconds. What’s going on? Maybe I’m doing it wrong or something?
That would reset your settings.
Overheating happens due to a weak cooler, insufficient case airflow, and excessive overclocking.
Those Auto Overclock adjustments are problematic—they cause issues.
As I mentioned, it's better to master the process or accept a slower pace.
Rogue Leader :
If it works now you got lucky.
If you can't run prime at all without it crashing then one day, maybe not today maybe not tomorrow but its gonna start crashing.
Your stuff your money.
Rogue Leader :
Yes that would erase your settings.
Temp rocketing means its overheating, combination of a very weak cooler, and maybe not enough case airflow, AND too much overclock.
Those Auto Overclock things stink, they always make a mess.
Like I said, learn to do it right or live with it slower.
ehh..ok. thanks for help! not sure if i ever understand how to do it right way.. so looks like for me is just hoping for the best and if something burns down i hope it's that old damn cpu