Random blue screens and the need for overclocking assistance!
Random blue screens and the need for overclocking assistance!
Hey everyone, I've been... experimenting a bit with overclocking for a while now. I modified the CPU and RAM settings myself. If the CPU wasn't properly balanced, it would cause a blue screen right away, so I had to revert some changes to avoid that. Eventually, I decided to reset everything and only changed the RAM. I’m going to list all the specifications, the parts I overclocked, and then the ones I reverted back to. I sometimes use AMD’s Turbo Core technology, but I disabled it. My goal is to be able to overclock safely, but I’m really cautious—bluescreening is unpredictable, and I don’t want to risk damaging anything permanently. Do you have any advice or tips? Thanks a lot!
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Adjust to 4.3ghz using standard voltages, disable stock and turbo cores, possibly try 4.4ghz, verify stability at 4.2, perform stress tests, restart, attempt overclock to 4.3ghz under stress, increase multiplier values (18, 18.5, 19, etc.), avoid changing FSB unless using a 990 board; RAM must be rated at 2133 unless you have 1866, otherwise expect issues. Keep an eye on temperatures via HW Monitor and Northbridge temps, monitor core temp with another tool. Consider running Prime 95’s free Blend Test for errors, and ensure you check all relevant metrics.
How consistent it is across all settings? Only if it's fully stable at the default level can you consider overclocking. Upgrading RAM won't significantly help unless you completely overhaul everything, including the processor and other components. Also, ensure the operating system isn't responsible for any crashes.
CountMike’s feedback on stability at default settings is clear. Only when everything is perfectly balanced can you consider overclocking, and simply changing RAM won’t help much without a full system overhaul. It’s also important to confirm the OS isn’t triggering any crashes. Everything looks good right now, and I’m planning to reset the RAM. I believe the OS isn’t the source of issues since it hasn’t caused these problems before. Please assist me in trying to overclock the FX-8350. Thanks.
Count Mike shared his experience about OCing 8350. He suggests getting a better CPU cooler than the original manufacturer's part first. The stock cooler only provides sufficient cooling at default speeds during heavy, long sessions. He also mentions having a Hyper 212 Evo.
Adjust to 4.3ghz using standard voltages, disable stock and turbo cores, possibly try 4.4ghz. Test stability at 4.2, run stress tests, restart, overclock to 4.3ghz under stress. Increase multiplier values such as 18, 18.5, 19, etc., but keep FSB unchanged unless using a 990 board. RAM must be rated at 2133 unless you have 1866; otherwise, avoid higher speeds to prevent issues. Download Prime 95 and perform the free Blend Test to check for errors. Monitor Northbridge temperatures (0, 1, 2) with HW Monitor, and consider Core Temp as well. This should help.
It might be more effective to utilize AMD Overdrive for observing and stress-testing the AMD platform.
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I want to check if it runs at 4.3ghz using default voltages, then turn off the stock voltages and turbo core tech—maybe aim for 4.4ghz. I’ll see if it stays stable at 4.2, run stress tests, reboot, and overclock to 4.3ghz under a stress test. I’ll increase the multiplier gradually: 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20, 20.5, etc., but don’t change the FSB unless you have a 990 board. Unless RAM is rated at 2133, stick to 1866 or else you’ll run into issues. Just because it boots into Windows doesn’t guarantee stability. Download Prime 95 and perform the free “Blend Test” to check for errors. Keep an eye on Northbridge temperatures (0, 1, 2) using HW Monitor, and pair it with Core Temp for better insights. Hope this helps!
It seems to be discussing various steps for overclocking a system, adjusting voltages, cores, and temperatures while monitoring stability. The process involves checking performance at different settings, stress testing, and using tools like Prime 95 and HW Monitor to ensure everything functions properly.