Overcloking my FX-8320E
Overcloking my FX-8320E
Hello! For the FX-8320E Black Edition with a 970A-DS3P rev2.x motherboard, you should consider using a higher voltage than the default. A common starting point is around 1.35V to 1.40V for overclocking. As for cooling, a high-performance CPU cooler like the Noctua NH-U15 or a liquid cooler would be recommended to handle increased heat. Let me know if you need more details!
Cryorig H7 isn't ideal for high-end overclocking. It's possible to achieve good results with the standard voltage settings. I'm considering a boost to 4.0 or 4.2, but a larger increase could cause the VRMs to overheat.
Dudeman509 shares their experience with this motherboard, noting it isn't ideal for overclocking. They suggest trying stock voltage settings around 4.0-4.2, warning that a higher voltage could cause VRMs to overheat. They also mention that 1.25V seems sufficient since the board supports FX CPUs at that level.