Overclocking FX-8350 on M5A78L/USB3
Overclocking FX-8350 on M5A78L/USB3
Yesterday I was examining ways to boost my FX-8350 after purchasing a scythe mugen 4, since my stock cooler produced excessive noise during gaming. The temperatures fell significantly with the cooler around 35 degrees during intense gameplay, leading me to consider overclocking.
Although I have some hardware experience, I’ve mostly built my own rigs and replaced components since I was 15 and am now 27. Overclocking hasn’t been a focus for me until now.
I searched online but didn’t find clear guidance on overclocking my motherboard. I watched a YouTube video using a different motherboard, which supports overclocking but may not be as advanced.
The challenge was that the BIOS settings had different names, and many of them weren’t listed. I adjusted what I could and managed to push my CPU to 4400 GHz. The system started normally, with temperatures around 30 to 40 degrees below normal. However, when running Prime95 2 workers, it stopped after 5 seconds and displayed a blue screen.
Could my motherboard be unsuitable for overclocking? Or am I missing a crucial setting in the BIOS? The manufacturer claims it’s safe for overclocking, but I’m unsure if 4400 GHz would cause issues. I wonder if someone else has successfully overclocked this model.
Here are my details:
- FX8350
- M5A78L/USB3 motherboard
- GTX 770
- Scythe Mugen 4
- OCZ Powerstream 620 watt
Other specs aren’t critical for this inquiry
It's possible that some users might encounter issues with CPU throttling at stock speed, especially with prolonged use. The 140w rating appears to be the maximum power output. Under constant load, the VRM components tend to overheat. Some builders add extra fans to aid cooling. Overclocking would offer minimal benefit.
The motherboard has difficulty running a 125w CPU at default settings. Overclocking it would be risky, as the VRM isn't sufficient and could lead to issues.
It's possible that some users might encounter issues with CPU throttling at stock speed, especially with prolonged use. The 140w rating appears to be the maximum power output. Under constant load, the VRM components tend to overheat. Some builders add extra fans to aid cooling. Overclocking would offer minimal benefit.