the amd fx 8350 at 1.185 volts is safe?
the amd fx 8350 at 1.185 volts is safe?
my initial setup details
amd fx 8350 running at 4.0ghz and 1.185 volts
asrock extreme4 970
2 x 4gb ddr3 memory
gtx950 power supply
750 corsair power supply (a few years old, needs replacement soon)
two large fans – one at the top and another at the front
one small fan positioned at the back to expel heat
at normal operating voltage, my cpu overheats quickly under load. Even after cleaning the cooling paste and ensuring multiple fans are actively circulating air, the cpu continues to overheat and reduce performance. I’ve been experimenting with the bios to diagnose the issue.
current cpu specs: 4.0ghz at 1.185 volts (stock 1.385)
ht link drops to around 1.5 (1.675)
temperatures are currently:
socket temperature starts at 38°C and climbs to 45.5°C under load
stress test shows temps reaching approximately 65–70°C, but mostly stay between 45–55°C
motherboard model 33c rarely exceeds 35°C – the highest I’ve observed, though it’s uncommon
cpu core temperatures range from 23°C to 33°C and peak at 55°C–60°C during stress tests
i’m using a hardware monitor for temperature tracking and am also employing amd overdrive to keep an eye on things. So far, there’s no throttling observed since the voltage was lower than stock.
my question: are these voltages safe? I’m curious because I’ve never seen anyone with an fx 8350 running at such low voltage.
additionally, my motherboard is a 4+1vrm model, which isn’t ideal for fx 8350. I just acquired this board cpu and ram for around £100 a couple of months ago.
do you have any suggestions for a motherboard that would support overclocking up to 5ghz? I’m planning to upgrade to a liquid ai later."
i ran mine at 1.12v until i overclocked it. 1.185v shouldn't be too much of a problem.
if you're facing heat issues, the issue might be with the cpu cooler.
the stock cooler is really not great at all... i was given a deep cool cpu cooler, but that actually made things worse... i think it was probably a 95w cooler, and people keep telling me to get evo 212, but i'm not sure if that will be enough. i'm considering either h60i or h80i.
No, the system is adjusting voltage to counteract heat effects.
Wait, you're getting hit by heat, so do you increase voltage? I understand the OP made more problems by raising the voltage, but let's not make him look foolish, right? Anyway, the 1.5V is the best I suggest for the 8350. I stayed stable at 4.5GHz with 1.35V. 1.8V is too high. Check the motherboard manual. Refer to page 12 for instructions on clearing CMOS by moving the Clear CMOS jumper. We need to reset all overclock and voltage settings in BIOS, so we'll clear CMOS. Just to be sure, higher voltage generates more heat. If heat becomes an issue, increasing voltage will only exacerbate it. Are you using the original CPU cooler that came with the 8350?
weberdarren97 :
Captainkuftic :
Hmm, it seems you're being limited by heat, right? So you're increasing the voltage? I get it, the OP did that and caused more problems, but let's not embarrass him.
I suggest sticking to 1.5V for the 8350. I stayed stable at 4.5GHz with 1.35V. 1.8V is definitely too much.
Check the motherboard manual—page 12 should have instructions on clearing CMOS by moving the Clear CMOS jumper. We need to reset all overclock and voltage settings in BIOS, so we'll clear CMOS.
Just remember: more voltage means more heat. If heat becomes an issue, raising it further won't help and could make things worse.
Are you using the original CPU cooler that came with the 8350?
i ran mine at 1.12v until i overclocked it. 1.185v shouldn't be too much of a problem.
if you're facing heat issues, the issue might be with the cpu cooler.
the stock cooler is really not great at all... i was given a deep cool cpu cooler, but that actually made things worse... i think it was probably a 95w cooler, and people keep telling me to get evo 212, but i'm not sure if that will be enough. i'm considering either h60i or h80i.
danny_51 :
weberdarren97 :
i tried mine at 1.12V until I pushed it overclocked. 1.185V shouldn't be too much trouble.
if you're having heat problems, i'd say the issue is probably with the CPU cooler.
the stock one isn't doing a great job at all... i got a deep cool CPU cooler, but that actually made things worse... i think it was a 95w model, and people keep telling me to use an EVO 212, but i'm not sure if that's enough. so i'm thinking h60i or h80i instead.
my apologies if i sounded too harsh, that wasn't my goal. i just didn't realize that changing voltages could cause more heat. enough about that.
i really like the 212EVO. it's super affordable, works well for many builds, and keeps things cool nicely. as long as you install it with the fan blowing upwards through the heat sync, it's great.
Purchasing a better motherboard along with an AIO cooler might be a waste of money if the gains are minimal.
Silicon lottery doesn’t ensure a 5GHz overclock.
Turbo is already running at 4.2GHz by default, so perhaps 3.9GHz or even 4GHz under heavy load would work. If you manage to push it up to 4.6GHz (which isn’t certain) with a better board and cooler, that could add another 5% improvement over what a light overclock already provides.
(I’m not comfortable with AMD BIOS for those CPUs, but tweaking the MULTIPLIERS might be more important than just increasing the main clock. Also, be careful with DDR3 memory stability—follow a guide or ask for help once you have a better cooler.)
For my opinion, I’d opt for the Cryorig H7 and perform a light overclock (with fan profile adjustments to keep CPU temperature under 70°C during peak use).