Should I overclock my 8320??
Should I overclock my 8320??
heres the details of your PC setup.
Processor - AMD FX 8320 Black Edition (8 Cores @ 3.5GHz)
Cooler - Cooler Master: Hyper 212 EVO
Graphics Card - AMD Radeon Sapphire Nitro R9 390 8GB OC edition
RAM - 4x 4GB G.Skill Ripjaw X (16GB DDR3 @ 1866)
Power Supply - 850watt EVGA SuperNOVA G2
Motherboard - GIGABYTE 970A-UD3P
I’m experiencing low FPS in Elder Scrolls Online, around 35 to 40 fps. When I installed the 390 GPU, I expected 60 fps, but now I’m hoping my CPU might be limiting performance.
My CPU runs at stock speeds of 3.5GHz with a 4.0GHz turbo. During ESO playback, it reaches up to 3717MHz. CPU usage varies between 30% and 60% across cores, with some cores idle.
Would overclocking help improve FPS? Could it make the game use more CPU power? Also, could my motherboard support an overclock if I try?
Thank you.
From your gear, you can and likely should boost performance. Begin by setting it to 4.0 and adjust from there. This should improve frame rates somewhat. Your motherboard is a budget overclocking board, which should manage it well with the 212 evo support.
Usually the Hyper 212 EVO supports overclocks up to 4.5Ghz based on chip binning quality, tower airflow, and the number of case fans. The performance varies per chip, so dantheman0809 is correct—your motherboard likely won’t handle extreme overclocking. You might reach 4 to 4.2Ghz, but it really depends on your chip selection. Overclocking can ease bottlenecks with the R9 390, though it won’t fully remove them. You’ll probably see some extra FPS in Elder Scrolls Online, but don’t expect a big boost. This game relies more on CPU power, so even with an overclocked 8320 and R9 390, you’ll still face some bottleneck issues while playing.
The Hyper 212 EVO usually supports overclocks up to 4.5Ghz based on chip binning, tower airflow, and case fans. The performance varies per chip, so dantheman0809 is correct—your motherboard likely won’t handle extreme overclocking. You might reach 4 to 4.2Ghz, but it really depends on your setup. Overclocking can ease bottlenecks with the R9 390, though it won’t fully remove them. You’ll probably still see some lag until games switch to DirectX 12. In Elder Scrolls Online, you might notice a few extra frames, but don’t expect a big boost. This game relies more on CPU power, so your overclock won’t be enough to eliminate bottlenecks. Most modern AAA games are more GPU-focused, so your setup might struggle to maintain high FPS even with an overclocked 8320 and R9 390. Consider running ESO to check for gains.
Playing with Overdrive gives a wide range of possibilities for what you can overclock. Avoid using Overdrive to actually overclock your system. It’s a useful tool for monitoring temperatures, but it shouldn’t be relied upon for overclocking. Overdrive often requires too much Vcore, which drains power and generates unnecessary heat. Still, you should always overclock through the BIOS. When testing Overdrive’s stability, Prime 95 blend is a better option; passing the Prime 95 Blend confirms full system stability.
I'm sharing two helpful guides that will assist you in effectively overclocking your FX processor.
Check them out:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1140459/bulld...lts-coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MckeAmnDeTk
Adhere to the instructions, achieve a stable overclock, and then return to BIOS to re-enable Cool n Quiet. This ensures your processor can adjust smoothly—down to 1.4Ghz when idle and back up to your maximum overclock when required—preventing unnecessary power drain.
I'm sharing two helpful guides for effectively overclocking your FX processor.
Check them out:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1140459/bulld...lts-coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MckeAmnDeTk
Follow these resources to achieve a stable overclock, then adjust the BIOS settings so your CPU can lower to 1.4Ghz when idle and return to full performance when needed. This prevents unnecessary power drain while running at high speeds.
I also tried changing the CPU multiplier in BIOS, but most options were locked to auto mode, making it hard to adjust.
DefectedSOul :
Redneck5439 shares two helpful guides for effectively overclocking your FX processor.
Check out these resources:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1140459/bulld...lts-coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MckeAmnDeTk
Adhere to the instructions, achieve a stable overclock, then adjust the BIOS settings to reactivate Cool n Quiet. This enables your CPU to lower to 1.4Ghz during idle and return to full performance when required, preventing unnecessary power consumption.
I modified the BIOS settings from automatic to manual. Use the plus and minus keys to fine-tune the CPU multiplier, as some motherboards require manual input after changing the setting. For certain Gigabyte boards, locate the auto option, enter your desired multiplier, and save the changes.
Redneck5439 shared two helpful guides for effectively overclocking your FX processor. They recommend following these resources to achieve a stable overclock and then adjusting the BIOS settings to enable Cool n Quiet. This adjustment helps the processor reduce power consumption when idle and restore its maximum overclock when required, preventing unnecessary energy waste.
Some users reported success by manually changing the CPU multiplier from auto to manual, using the plus and minus keys. Certain Gigabyte motherboards allow direct manual input after clicking the auto setting.
Experiences varied: some achieved stable performance around 4.0GHz with minor fluctuations, while others noted inconsistent results. With newer AMD Zen processors, further evaluation of a different model might be necessary.