Problem with Overclocking?
Problem with Overclocking?
I have an AMD-8320 running overclocked with Overdrive, and I'm conducting stress tests using Prime95 and CPUID Hardware to gather more details. My method was straightforward. I increased the multiplier by 0.5 (starting at 17.5, then reaching 18), ran a couple of hours of stress testing with Prime95, and observed no errors or warnings. The temperature seemed stable. I kept the voltage steady at 1.4V, but it adjusted to 1.4125V once the target reached 18.5. The system performed normally despite not hitting the full target speed of 3800MHz. The voltage reading was close to the target (0.95) and occasionally fluctuated. Is there anything I did incorrectly? Please advise.
Adjust your settings via BIOS is necessary. Disable C&Q and power-saving options, then configure them manually using default values.
The CPUs are built to operate at a slower pace until a task demands greater processing capacity. Does it increase to 3800MHz in Prime95? That would indicate everything is functioning properly.
CountMike's feedback is clear. Adjust your turbo and power settings via BIOS, disable C&Q and power saving features, and set everything to manual with stock values. Consider further tweaks such as adding voltage per 100 MHz and checking Northbridge voltage.