Prepared to boost your AMD 8350's performance—what starting voltage or multiplier should you consider?
Prepared to boost your AMD 8350's performance—what starting voltage or multiplier should you consider?
I actually set my overclock back to the standard level. Others on this board and MSI have convinced me that my motherboard isn't reliable for overclocking and might fail, which surprised me!
Suferbus :
I’m curious about why most people rely on the multiplier for overclocking, especially since I’ve seen good results by increasing the FSB frequency, which in turn boosts NB frequency and memory performance. I’ve noticed that processors work better in single-core or threaded applications—like games—when overclocked this way. Since I’m just starting out with overclocking, that’s why I’m asking.
When you have an unlocked processor, the multiplier is simple to adjust (it’s in the BIOS) and offers a lot of control. The FSB is trickier (I had to use software and nearly crashed my PC three times), so you lose some flexibility over it. To be direct: the multiplier is much simpler to overclock.
CooLWoLF :
I actually reset my overclock to stock settings. Some people on this board and MSI have told me my motherboard can’t be trusted for OC and might fail, which surprised me! Should I replace my motherboard? What model is yours?
bob1033 :
Suferbus :
I am just wondering why most are overclocking using the multiplier, when I have had a lot of success with raising the FSB Frequency, thus raising NB Frequency and memory etc. I have noticed that processors perform better on single core/threaded applications, i.e. games, when overclocked this way. Now, I am in my 1st year of overclocking, so that is why I am asking this question.
When you have an unlocked processer, the multiplier is very easy to change (can be accessed in the BIOS), and is very controllable. The FSB is harder to change (i've had to use software to change it and i crashed my computer on 3 attempts), and you lose some control over changing the multiplier.
To cut to the chase, the multiplier is just easier to overclock with.
CooLWoLF :
I actually dialed my overclock back to stock. People on this board and the MSI board have me believing my mobo can't be trusted to OC and is going to fry, which freaked me out!
Fry your mobo?, i've overclocked on some pretty crappy boards and they have been fine, what is the model of your mobo?
MSI 970a-g46
Be very cautious when overclocking this board; using too much voltage could damage the VRMs. I recommend staying at or below 1.45. I was at 1.41 with 4.4ghz and had a fan running on the VRMs. It seems safe for me. Also, what is the maximum temperature your VRMs can handle? I have a laser thermometer to check.
CooLWoLF :
You should handle overclocking with caution for this board; using too much voltage could damage the VRMs. I recommend sticking to 1.45, or even lower. I was at 1.41 with 4.4ghz and had a fan running on the VRMs—do you think that’s safe? Also, what’s the maximum temperature your VRMs can handle? I have a laser thermometer to monitor them. It seems the real issue is both heat and electrical stress leading to failure. Try keeping everything around 70°C, but avoid exceeding 1.45v; higher voltages will almost certainly blow the capacitors.
CooLWoLF :
I’m curious why most people rely on the multiplier for overclocking, especially since I’ve seen good results by increasing the FSB frequency, which in turn boosts the NB frequency and memory speeds. I’ve observed that processors work better in single-core or threaded tasks—like games—when they’re overclocked this way. Since I’m just starting out with overclocking, that’s why I’m asking.
The multiplier is much simpler to adjust (it’s in the BIOS) and offers more control. The FSB, on the other hand, is trickier to change (I’ve needed software and had crashes trying), which reduces your ability to fine-tune it.
To be direct: the multiplier is far more straightforward for overclocking.
Yes, there are several approaches to achieve the goal, but for someone just starting with overclocking, adjusting the multiplier seems more suitable than modifying the FSB.
Your motherboard should work just fine. The key is getting a heatsink for the VRM, and since your board already has one, you shouldn't have any issues. Some older models lack this feature, which limits their ability to handle higher CPU voltages effectively, such as the Gigabyte GA-970a-D3 Rev 1.0-1.3.