Supporting speeds above 4.0 ghz using AMD FX-8320 and ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0
Supporting speeds above 4.0 ghz using AMD FX-8320 and ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0
I am preparing to purchase the AMD FX-8320 paired with the ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 motherboard and a Thermalright True Spirit 140 CPU cooler. I've been searching online but haven't found much information about this specific setup. Can I safely overclock it to 4.0 ghz without issues? Also, what are your suggestions for optimizing performance with these components? Thank you in advance.
The board can change the settings, but no one can confirm whether your CPU will reach 4.0GHz or higher—it differs from chip to chip. I mentioned this to someone else here; my 8320 only reached 3.8 before problems started (though I didn’t really experiment much to push it further). It all comes down to whether the chip was produced specifically for stock or if it lacked the stability needed to qualify for a higher model like 8350...
The board can change the settings, but no one can confirm whether your CPU will reach 4.0GHz or higher—it differs from chip to chip. I mentioned this to someone else here; my 8320 only reached 3.8 before problems started (though I didn’t really experiment much to push it further). It all comes down to whether the chip was produced specifically for stock or if it lacked the stability needed to qualify for a higher model like 8350...
Generally, the 990fx chipset performs better when overclocked, though it's not guaranteed you'll reach 4.0ghz on either board. Higher speeds are possible, but only after testing. It appears this cooler should manage mild to medium overclocks based on the reviews I've checked.
In general, the 990fx chipset tends to overclock more effectively, though Jaxem mentioned it's not guaranteed to reach 4.0ghz on either board. Higher speeds might be possible, but only after testing. It looks like this cooler should manage mild to medium overclocks based on reviews. I own an ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 with an FX-8320, currently stable at 3.7Ghz. Can I push it further to 3.75 or 3.80Ghz?
It's possible to easily boost its speed to 4.0-4.2ghz with a good CPU, though exceeding 4.1-4.2ghz will require higher voltage.
i own the 8320 on the identical board, which was clocked at 4.6 stable at 1.457v. please note this motherboard uses a 4+1 power phase design, and the 8320 is intended for an 8+2 p/p board. i highly recommend staying below 4.4 max. my boards' vram failed after a week of gaming at 4.8ghz. the cpu consumes too much power for that type of motherboard.
i have the 8320 on the same board clocked at 4.6 stable @ 1.457v. but be warned, this motherboard is built with a 4+1 power phase, and the 8320 is meant for an 8+2 p/p board. i strongly recommend not exceeding 4.4 max. my boards' vram failed after a week of gaming at 4.8ghz. the cpu consumes too much power for that mobo. using what? overclock? x-boost? multiplier?
I own the 8320 on the identical board, which runs at 4.6 stable @ 1.457v. Please note, this motherboard was built with a 4+1 power phase design, and the 8320 is intended for an 8+2 PCIe slot. I highly recommend staying below 4.4 max. My boards' VRAM failed after just a week of gaming at 4.8ghz. The CPU consumes too much power for that type of motherboard.