using fx8320e with asus m5a97r2.0
using fx8320e with asus m5a97r2.0
Hello everyone, I'm mike_345, a new member here. I have some questions about overclocking. I understand that this MOBO isn't ideal for overclocking and my CPU isn't meant for high overclocks—just around 4.0 GHz.
I've been running stress tests using OCCT, Inter Burn Test, and Prime95. I've also used CPU-Z, CPUID, HWMonitor, Core Temp, AMD Overdrive, and checked the BIOS settings.
With all these tools, I think I've found a stable overclock so far. Prime95 tends to cause high temperatures, but after an hour it started to drop, even though it was still quite high. The CPU-Z vcore oscillation was between 1.272V and 1.296V during full load.
Here are some screenshots for reference:
- https://k60.kn3.net/C/1/C/B/8/D/766.png (HW Monitor)
- https://k60.kn3.net/B/A/1/A/B/F/D53.png (Core Temp)
- https://k60.kn3.net/D/6/F/2/0/0/879.png (CPU-Z)
- https://k60.kn3.net/7/E/0/2/5/9/0EF.png (BIOS settings)
- https://k60.kn3.net/4/6/0/0/6/3/DE9.png (Prime95)
- https://k60.kn3.net/0/2/E/2/A/3/2F9.png (Additional images)
Any advice would be really helpful, and I hope to achieve the most stable overclock possible for this motherboard. If I miss anything, just let me know and I'll add it quickly.
Thank you in advance!
Your current OC works fine as long as the system remains stable, Mike. You can save your profile in Bios’s Tools area since there’s space available. It’s not necessary to push for the extra 100-200MHz gains you might expect; if you’re interested, it’s safe to try. The settings in Bios are already set to their best performance, but a modest rise in core voltage—like from 21 to 4200MHz on the CPU ratio—should be fine as long as temperatures stay below 70-75°C under full load. Increasing the core voltage further will likely raise the core temperature more. Prime95 isn’t ideal for stress or stability testing of your CPU.
Well your current OC is OK if the system is stable Mike
Save your current profile in the Tools section of Bios and you have room for more.
Really, It's not worth trying to gain the extra 100-200MHz performance wise that you may get but if you're keen then no harm giving it a try.
Settings in Bios are optimal atm however a slight increase in Core voltage for say 21= 4200MHz on the multiplier (CPU Ratio) should be OK if your temps keep below 70-75C under full load. The more you increase Core voltage ofc the more you raise in core temp.
Prime95 is not the best for stability/stress testing your CPU.
Thank you for your message. Could you clarify if another stress test with sufficient time would help ensure my OC remains stable? I want to be sure using an OC test or burning Intel wouldn't cause future issues. With the current settings, I completed a 1-hour prime 95 test without errors—was that enough? Your concerns are noted. Thank you!
If you used Prime95 for an hour, it shows your CPU is working well with the present configurations.
But it's a tough checker, and AIDA64 seems to be the top choice.
Don't ask too many questions—just keep learning about OC.