PC shutdown when OC
PC shutdown when OC
My equipment includes:
AMD FX8320E
GTX 970
2x 4GB RAM
Corsair 500W Bronze
Coolerbox Blizzard T2
MOBA Asus M5A97 LE R2.0
When attempting to overclock the processor, my computer either shuts down or freezes completely. Initially, I assumed it was due to insufficient knowledge, but after trying various overclocking methods—such as adjusting voltage settings or using OC tools—I still faced disconnections or freezing. It seems this issue might be related to the power supply limitations.
Testing through AMD Overdrive with the Automatic Clock system also revealed problems; even at 16.5X speed, the PC would shut down or freeze shortly after startup. What could be causing this?
Overclocking isn't possible without heatsinks on the VRM... Sorry.
Every CPU increases performance uniquely, so copying others' settings won't work. Does the system power down during stress tests or only under regular operation? Are you adjusting the speed through the BIOS? As mentioned before, your motherboard isn't ideal for high-speed overclocking.
Every CPU increases performance uniquely, you can't simply reuse someone else's settings. Does it power down during stress tests or only under regular use? Are you adjusting the BIOS for overclocking? As mentioned before, your motherboard isn't ideal for this task. I just used the example to support my attempts.