s OCng the amd 8320e
s OCng the amd 8320e
I'm adjusting my 8320e to avoid bottlenecking my 1060, and I feel I did a solid job overall. Here are my stress test results:
https://imgur.com/RkYUIzu
My idle temperatures are around 25 °C, and my stress temps are about 54°C. Since AMD recommends a max of 61 °C, this looks promising. My main concern is how much my CPU temperatures might rise during the summer. I expect the room temperature to increase by 10-15 °C, so I’m wondering what I can anticipate in terms of CPU temperature changes.
AIDA64 will assess your stability and put more strain on your CPU than any games do.
Observe how lowering Core voltage has lowered core temperature, leaving some overhead remaining.
Uncertain about the thermal margin before shutdown, it seems to depend on your motherboard revision.
Keep an eye on the NB (Northbridge) temperatures.
Hi Angel
Temperatures will change based on the room temperature around you.
The best range is 10-15°C when idle and 60-65°C when under load.
The higher the temperatures after overclocking, it depends on your cooler, case, and fans. It’s best to share your full system details for more accurate guidance.
Your current GPU model isn’t ideal for overclocking—it could overheat the VRMs and stop the GPU.
According to the AIDA64 stress test at 4.2Ghz with a max temperature of 54°C, you have some room to breathe.
FX CPUs tend to get hot too, so separate OC profiles might be needed for different seasons.
If you manage to hit 4.6-4.8GHz, it shouldn’t be a major bottleneck with your GPU.
Also, your core voltage is set to 1.4V+, which is quite high for a 4.2GHz setting.
I’d be happy to give more detailed OC advice once I have your system specifications.
MeanMachine41 :
Hello Angel
Temperatures will change based on the room temperature around. The best range is 10-15°C when idle and 60-65°C under load. The maximum temperatures during overclocking will depend on your cooler, case, and fans. It would help to provide your full system details for more accurate advice.
At this point, your AIDA64 stress test at 4.2Ghz with a max temperature of 54°C suggests you have some room to breathe. FX CPUs can get hot, so separate OC profiles for different seasons might be necessary.
If you manage to hit 4.6-4.8GHz, it shouldn’t be a major bottleneck with your 1060. Also, your core voltage is set to 1.4V+, which is quite high for a 4.2GHz setting. Once I know your full specs, I can give you more precise OC recommendations.
Thanks for the help. My current specs are:
AMD FX 8320e
GA 970a UD3P
CPU Cooler: Cooler master Hyper 212 LED
Case: Aerocool Project 7 C1 pro
Fans: Aerocool P7-F12 (x3 intake) and Amztronics Fans (x3 out)
GTX 1060 3GB
EVGA 500W PSU
HyperX 16 GB ram 1600 Mhz
Sandisk SSD 480 GB
Now I have another problem. After rebooting, my PC displayed a boot failure message due to an incorrect BIOS setup. When I select the same OC settings and save, it boots normally, but it keeps happening every time I restart. The CPU-Z shows fluctuating core speeds (1400 MHz, 2200 Mhz, 3500 MHz). I’m not sure what to do next.
I don't have knowledge of the bios details, but the specs suggest the MB has restricted performance and isn't designed for overclocking. You might receive an additional 200MHz OC, though trial and error will eventually achieve your maximum possible overclock. Stability comes first instead of focusing on frequency or atm; if the system forces you back to the original bios, stability is more important. A fixed core multiplier without a turbo mode is recommended. If "Cool and Quiet" is available, it could help with inconsistent frequencies.
I don't have much knowledge about your MB's BIOS, but the specs suggest it has limited features and isn't really designed for overclocking. You might get an extra 200MHz OC, though trial and error will eventually reach your maximum possible speed. Stability matters more than trying to increase frequency or ATM. A fixed core multiplier with no turbo mode would be better, and a "cool and quite" setting could help if you want consistent performance. According to some sources, my motherboard seems suitable for overclocking Amd FX processors. I followed the guide on that page when I first bought it, so I'm confident it can handle at least 4.2 GHz. I'll keep trying OC settings and see what works best. What voltage do you recommend for 4.2 GHz?
I know many people do the same, and it depends on the CPU. VID remains consistent for the same samples, core voltage is adjusted manually, and at 4.2GHz you should aim for no more than 1.26-1.35V MAX. The optimal method is to find your maximum frequency, then gradually lower Core Voltage in small increments until instability occurs, and then raise it back up until stable. Each voltage increase leads to a rapid rise in core temperature—make sure to stress test at every stage of the OC. Good luck, and avoid jumping directly to 4.2GHz; take your time.
MeanMachine41: There are various factors to consider when adjusting settings. VID remains consistent across similar models, core voltage is manually adjusted and at 4.2GHz you should stay within a maximum of 1.26-1.35V. The optimal method is to determine your maximum frequency, then gradually lower the core voltage in small increments until instability occurs, after which increase it back up until stability returns. Each adjustment in voltage leads to an exponential rise in core temperature, so stress testing at each stage is essential. Good luck and avoid attempting to reach 4.2GHz all at once or any other target frequency. Take your time. Hahaha when I purchased this setup around two years ago (without the SSD or the 1060), I followed this discussion to choose my motherboard. Check out this thread: Based on it, my board should comfortably handle OC for my FX 8320, though I’m not sure how reliable that thread is. Still, whatever the case, I’ve been tweaking settings and following YouTube tutorials, and now my rig seems stable. https://imgur.com/TR5ASb3 I also tried Street Fighter V and League of Legends, which worked well—though they’re far from the most intense games. I don’t have other games installed yet, but I’ll try more demanding ones later. Thanks for your assistance.
AIDA64 will push your system's stability and heavily tax your CPU more than any typical games.
Observe how lowering Core voltage has lowered core temperature, leaving a small amount of overhead.
Uncertain about the thermal margin before shutdown, it seems to vary based on your motherboard revision.
Focus on keeping the NB (Northbridge) temperatures in check.