Struggling with underclocking my A10-5800k APU
Struggling with underclocking my A10-5800k APU
My 5800k is experiencing serious overheating, especially under heavy load where it can hit 117°C. Once I noticed the issue, I stopped applying any additional load on the CPU. I re-applied thermal paste, cleaned the heatsink, and increased all fans to their maximum settings, but results remained unchanged. After some research, I discovered that undervolting is an effective solution. I searched online and found a guide in a YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97Bd66dfkXs) that demonstrated the process. Eventually, I adjusted my BIOS settings to lower the CPU voltage, specifically targeting the Vcore. In the advanced voltage options, I set it to auto-normal or values between +0.006V and +0.300V. There were also settings for NB core (likely GPU) and LoadLine Calibration options like Auto-Standrad-Low, Medium, Extreme. How can I proceed with undervolting my CPU in the BIOS?
upgrade to a cooler for better temperature control and quieter operation, enhance case airflow with additional fans, consider undervolting which may lower performance but could help, and ensure the mainboard's BIOS is updated for improved stability
It turns out my motherboard doesn't support undervolting, only overvolting, so I think a CPU fan is the best option I can do at the moment... Also, I'm eagerly awaiting the delivery of my new S340 Elite. I plan to install Corsair ML120 fans in front and the two stock fans in the back, which I've heard are decent—definitely should help improve airflow.
yes, it sounds good, but you also require an improved cooling system for the cpu. the standard one allows overheating and definitely feels like a vacuum cleaner working against your ear.
I received some ideas in another discussion that likely led me to choose a 20-50 CPU cooler, and then I’m planning to go with watercooling using custom loops and hardline tubing (OOO BBABY). Also, do CPU heatsink fans work on certain sockets or are they universal?
for that fm2 cpu? i personally wouldn't do it because it is very expensive, looks spectacular but is out of my budget
in my house there is a a8 6600k, runs at that same speeds, never reaches 70°c and the case has bad airflow, really bad, i improved the air flow a bit so i don't have to hear the vacuum cleaner at all again so it goes under load to 65 or 60°c more or less, that is why i mention case airflow and the new heatsink and fan
evo 212 and now criorig are the ones cheap and highly recomended, perhaps you could check them and see if they are viable options for the new case and for your budget