What is the highest voltage that is considered safe for the AMD A10 5800K APU?
What is the highest voltage that is considered safe for the AMD A10 5800K APU?
I understand I have an A10 5800K and it was suggested during my first build since I wasn't purchasing a GPU back then. Now that I have one, I've noticed it often limits performance in games like Minecraft, WoW, and sometimes modded titles. Only one game fully utilizes the GPU. I've been trying to overclock it until I can upgrade the CPU, which could take a year or two.
I'm curious about the maximum voltage I can safely increase without damaging the CPU.
It's surprising how the A10-5800K can handle a R7-370 even at stock settings. I've used both APUs and cards before. To address your query, 1.50V is the generally recommended safe upper limit for these processors. You can push higher, but it comes with increased risk. Ensure your motherboard supports overclocking and can manage the extra load on the components.
It's surprising how the A10-5800K can handle a R7-370 even at stock settings. I've used both APUs and cards before. To address your query, 1.50V is the generally recommended safe upper limit for these processors. You can push higher, but it comes with increased risk. Ensure your motherboard supports overclocking and can manage the extra load on the components.
NewbieGeek:
The GPU usage around 30-50% in those games doesn't necessarily mean a CPU bottleneck, right? Not at all. It just indicates the card isn't performing at its maximum. A CPU bottleneck would be shown by how much the CPU was using during those times.
If the CPU is approaching 100% utilization, it suggests a CPU bottleneck. However, if it's only at 50% usage, it shouldn't be restricting performance. The R7-370 pairs well with the APU. My A10-500K started showing bottlenecks with my R9-280, but only sporadically.
If this issue arises mainly during online play, it might mean the CPU struggles with the demands of a 64-player server running high-end games. A CPU bottleneck could indeed be the cause.
The issue you're encountering with the CPU is linked to the games you're running. This applies even to the game you mention as not causing bottlenecks. Minecraft is a classic example of a CPU-intensive title. Try to maximize your CPU speed as much as possible. This manual is a solid starting point.
http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-b...otherboard
This tutorial demonstrates overclocking via bus speed and also using the multiplier, though you're welcome to experiment with both methods.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MckeAmnDeTk
As Clutchc pointed out, larger games often hit their limits when resources are constrained. If you're playing Battlefield 4 (and it's well-optimized), it should perform much better with multiple powerful cores. Black Ops 3 is less affected since its maps are smaller and compatible with many CPUs. Tomb Raider and other single-player titles behave similarly.
When you upgrade your CPU, consider budgeting for a quad-core processor with strong single-thread performance or one that's highly overclockable, such as an i5 or FX 83xx series. Remember, recommended CPUs can shift within a year or two (especially if AMD releases new models).