Safe Overclocking: AMD FX-8320

06-27-2025, 09:05 PM

My understanding is correct, but let me confirm. The FX-8320, 8350, and 8370 are indeed variations with different clock speeds. Setting the voltage and speed to match an 8370 would be a reasonable approach if you aim for higher performance. If you're considering going beyond 8370, adjusting the voltage and speed accordingly would be necessary.

JesseDoodle

06-27-2025, 09:05 PM #1

dorikofs
Junior Member

06-28-2025, 11:28 PM

There are some high-quality 970 boards, some average ones, and a few that are quite poor!
The main concern is figuring out which board you actually have.

dorikofs

06-28-2025, 11:28 PM #2

There are some high-quality 970 boards, some average ones, and a few that are quite poor!
The main concern is figuring out which board you actually have.

_ZeVuN_
Member

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07-02-2025, 08:33 AM

There are some high-quality 970 boards, a few average ones, and some that are quite poor! The main question is which board you're looking at?

_ZeVuN_

07-02-2025, 08:33 AM #3

There are some high-quality 970 boards, a few average ones, and some that are quite poor! The main question is which board you're looking at?

minisega
Member

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07-02-2025, 09:21 AM

You have a solid board offering strong control and decent overclocking potential. Speed differences may occur among different chips, but the maximum voltage should stay between 1.5 and 1.55 volts.

minisega

07-02-2025, 09:21 AM #4

You have a solid board offering strong control and decent overclocking potential. Speed differences may occur among different chips, but the maximum voltage should stay between 1.5 and 1.55 volts.

kaire2015
Member

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07-02-2025, 06:57 PM

You have a solid board with strong control and overclocking potential. Should I try to overclock it to the 8370 or can it go further? I'm just starting out with overclocking and plan to use AMD Overdrive.

kaire2015

07-02-2025, 06:57 PM #5

RytyGDK
Junior Member

07-04-2025, 09:50 AM

The only approach is to attempt and gradually increase the multiplier while ensuring stability remains consistent. Refer to the guide for details.

RytyGDK

07-04-2025, 09:50 AM #6

The only approach is to attempt and gradually increase the multiplier while ensuring stability remains consistent. Refer to the guide for details.

Mystic_PvP1213
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07-05-2025, 07:25 PM

They are the same architecture but function slightly differently, likely indicating variations in quality. This means they operate at different voltages, and there are significant differences when comparing two identical chips (for example, 8350). But it's possible.

Mystic_PvP1213

07-05-2025, 07:25 PM #7

Marinated
Senior Member

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07-07-2025, 03:26 AM

it's likely you can achieve 4.5ghz using water cooling.

Marinated

07-07-2025, 03:26 AM #8

it's likely you can achieve 4.5ghz using water cooling.