Should i overclock my 8350
Should i overclock my 8350
You'll need to adjust the aging FX-8350 to match the 1070 performance, correct? The frame rates below 60 are not too severe—usually it falls between 45 and 47fps, though with a GTX 1070 it shouldn't be that bad. You might want to look for instructions on how to overclock the 8350 since you haven't done it before and aren't sure how.
Check if your CPU usage hits 100% during frame drops; this can indicate a CPU bottleneck. If you decide to overclock, begin cautiously. Start by adjusting the BIOS settings gradually. Lower the turbo mode, increase the CPU clock multiplier with one click, save and close the program. Then run a stress test using IBT at its default configuration for the standard number of iterations.
Keep monitoring core temperatures or thermal margins via AOD (http://www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/sof...over-drive). As the core temperature rises, thermal margins will decrease.
If IBT gives a consistent result and your temperatures remain within safe limits, return to the BIOS and increase the multiplier again. Repeat the process until you achieve the desired performance.
Don't disturb the voltages just yet. Observe how far you can go on the multi alone. Move to Overclocking/Adjust CPU Ration in BIOS. Raise it slightly, usually by 1. You might also try your adjustments in AOD if your board's BIOS is too complex.