The PC requires a hard boot two to three times to begin, and overclocking causes it to stop once the CPU is overclocked.
The PC requires a hard boot two to three times to begin, and overclocking causes it to stop once the CPU is overclocked.
I increased my FX-8350 to 4.5 GHz and now the PC remains in a post state, requiring multiple reboots before it starts normally and resets to its original speed.
Timahawk627 shared their experience with an unstable overclock on their FX-8350. After setting it to 4.5 GHz, the PC frequently stays in post and requires multiple reboots before it finally starts. The system's performance drops back to normal after a restart. The user provided detailed specs including CPU, cooler, GPU, motherboard, power supply, and advised caution due to voltage sensitivity.
LogicalProcessing :
Timahawk627 :
My FX-8350 overclocked to 4.5 GHz, but when I restart the PC it keeps freezing in post and requires multiple reboots before it finally starts. The clock speed resets each time. Here are my specs:
CPU: AMD FX-8350
Cooler: Hyper 212 EVO
GPU: MSI AMD R9 390
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX
PSU: 750W
Please note, your overclock seems unstable. Adjusting voltage is crucial for stability with this model. I personally use 1.35V with a 20x multiplier.
That would be a stock 4GHz speed on an 8350? Not an overclock. I checked my system and it's actually running at 1.35v, which is the standard. For stable performance around 4.2GHz they use 1.36v. During testing I found that reaching 4.5GHz required going above 1.45v. At full load it hit 1.5125v at 1.5125v.
LogicalProcessing :
madmatt30 :
The stock speed for an 8350 is around 4.2ghz at 1.35v. I confirmed this with my system and had to adjust to 1.45v for 4.5ghz. Testing showed 4.5GHz at 1.5125v. The comments were about Timahawks' post, not my setup. I'm currently at 4.33ghz with 1.33v, capable of reaching 4.6ghz at 1.38v. I have a very good 8320, but honestly, it's stock performance. If you're overclocking via FSB or software, the issue might be elsewhere—possibly your RAM causing instability.
The discussion addresses whether a 4GHz speed is achievable on an 8350 processor, clarifying it's stock performance. It mentions adjustments needed for higher frequencies and questions the approach taken in relation to Timahawks' post. The user shares current speeds and seeks advice on recommended values for overclocking.
LogicalProcessing discussed the question about achieving 4ghz speed on an 8350. It was clarified that this would not be an overclock, and the user confirmed their system runs at 1.35v stock, with a stable 4.2ghz at 1.360v. Further testing showed 4.5ghz possible above 1.45v, while 4.6ghz was achievable at 1.38v. The conversation also touched on Timahawks' post and the user's current performance at 4.33ghz with 1.33v.