AMD Fx-8370 CPU Overclock to 4.5GHZ

[TruckDriverConde]

Hello, So I been having some problems with overclocking my amd processor to 4.5 ghz. I have read some forums and I put my voltage to 1.30 but then I get blue screens, sometimes with different error codes. Also if I put my volts up to 1.36 my pc will turn off by itsself so idk.

I have the corsair h75 cooler and plenty of power so idk why this is happening

[Bad 💀 Motha]

What Motherboard and Power Supply?
And a 120mm cooler is hardly enough for those CPUs if u intend to OC.
I would highly recommend using a 240mm or 280mm one.

[TruckDriverConde]

引用自 Bad-Motha：

What Motherboard and Power Supply?
And a 120mm cooler is hardly enough for those CPUs if u intend to OC.
I would highly recommend using a 240mm or 280mm one.

EVGA 80+ Bronze 600 watt

MSI GAming 970 Mobo

Also I have friends that have a 120mm double sided water cooler same company and the have fine overclocking intel 4.5 and over

[rotNdude]

Every CPU and motherboard are different for overclocking capability. You need to find the stable levels for your computer.

[Scott (Australia)]

MSI motherboards are poor at overclocking.
Especially their AMD ones.

[initiaLiSeD]

You can't OC an 8000 series on a 970 board, can't handle the power draw which is why your system turns off when you give the CPU the voltage it needs for the OC.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Yea use a decent 990FX motherboard (and better cooler) or don't bother running above the Stock/Turbo speed.

As far as Intel users using a 120mm liquid cooler, yes well those CPUs generally have higher max operating temp compared to AMD too.

[®NapalmSunrise®]

引用自 initiaLiSeD：

You can't OC an 8000 series on a 970 board, can't handle the power draw which is why your system turns off when you give the CPU the voltage it needs for the OC.

Im still using a 970 board with no issues with high overclocking for my fx8350, not sure if the comment was specific to MSI boards but my ASUS M5A97 Evo Pro has done wonderful , I know not every CPU and Mobo are the same but I do know a bunch who have had not many issues at all ocing FX chips on 970 boards.. For cooling I use a H100i Extreme and its great !! http://valid.x86.fr/t23qqn

[TruckDriverConde]

引用自 NapalmSunrise® ECWC：

引用自 initiaLiSeD：

You can't OC an 8000 series on a 970 board, can't handle the power draw which is why your system turns off when you give the CPU the voltage it needs for the OC.

Im still using a 970 board with no issues with high overclocking for my fx8350, not sure if the comment was specific to MSI boards but my ASUS M5A97 Evo Pro has done wonderful , I know not every CPU and Mobo are the same but I do know a bunch who have had not many issues at all ocing FX chips on 970 boards.. For cooling I use a H100i Extreme and its great !! http://valid.x86.fr/t23qqn

with that website can i configure my setup to see if it works or did u just upload the stuff u have it set to for others to see

[TruckDriverConde]

Ill just overlclock to 4.4 where i wasnt having any problems. thank you all for the suggestions and help and hope u all have a great new year

[®NapalmSunrise®]

引用自 WEED KILLAH - BRYAN YAACK：

引用自 NapalmSunrise® ECWC：

Im still using a 970 board with no issues with high overclocking for my fx8350, not sure if the comment was specific to MSI boards but my ASUS M5A97 Evo Pro has done wonderful , I know not every CPU and Mobo are the same but I do know a bunch who have had not many issues at all ocing FX chips on 970 boards.. For cooling I use a H100i Extreme and its great !! http://valid.x86.fr/t23qqn

with that website can i configure my setup to see if it works or did u just upload the stuff u have it set to for others to see

Yeah I validated my stable OC to their site, I wouldnt suggest going with my settings due to not every CPU and MOBO and rest of the system being the same. What I will tell you is in your bios make sure all power saving features are off and slowly raise your speeds small steps at a time, only raise your volts when you need to small increases also and monitor your temps..

[TruckDriverConde]

引用自 NapalmSunrise® ECWC：

引用自 WEED KILLAH - BRYAN YAACK：

with that website can i configure my setup to see if it works or did u just upload the stuff u have it set to for others to see

Yeah I validated my stable OC to their site, I wouldnt suggest going with my settings due to not every CPU and MOBO and rest of the system being the same. What I will tell you is in your bios make sure all power saving features are off and slowly raise your speeds small steps at a time, only raise your volts when you need to small increases also and monitor your temps..

ok thanks

[FluffyPinkDecoyBunny]

Phenoms, they liked being cooler over higher voltages for a better OC. It's probably similar for the FX series. When I improved the cooling on my Phenom II x4 940 I could push a better OC on the same or lower voltage.

[®NapalmSunrise®]

引用自 WEED KILLAH - BRYAN YAACK：

引用自 NapalmSunrise® ECWC：

Yeah I validated my stable OC to their site, I wouldnt suggest going with my settings due to not every CPU and MOBO and rest of the system being the same. What I will tell you is in your bios make sure all power saving features are off and slowly raise your speeds small steps at a time, only raise your volts when you need to small increases also and monitor your temps..

ok thanks

NP and Gl man, it takes time to find your sweetspot but after a little bit you'll get the hang of how your system responds to overclocking, as well as you learning the art, but the payoff is well worth it, Just keep in mind to monitor your CPU temps and always take baby steps especially with the voltage.

[®NapalmSunrise®]

引用自 FluffyPinkDecoyBunny：

Phenoms, they liked being cooler over higher voltages for a better OC. It's probably similar for the FX series. When I improved the cooling on my Phenom II x4 940 I could push a better OC on the same or lower voltage.

From my experience with the FX 6100 and 8350 heat wasnt really an issue with my H100 and now H100i extreme until I was in the 4.8ghz range which is a solid oc for both chips but was able to get both chips over 5.0ghz stable , 5.4ghz was my best so far with the 8350 and honestly the only reason on my end to not push more was 1.5+ volts is a bit much more work then the H100's can really tackle, lol, now stability was there but temps were obviously warmer then I like..

[upcoast]

引用自 initiaLiSeD：

You can't OC an 8000 series on a 970 board, can't handle the power draw which is why your system turns off when you give the CPU the voltage it needs for the OC.

Really.

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/69124-msi-970-gaming-amd-am3-motherboard-review-10.html