I was looking into overclocking my cpu (FX-8320), but I'm seeing things that say that overclocking with my mobo (asrock extreme3 r2.0) doesn't do so well. However, there are other people saying that it's possible to do so, and at around 4ghz.
So if I'm able to overclock, how far will I be able to go (speed and voltage)?
read forum rules if you have that sort of question.
Your motherboard has heatsinks for the VRMs and northbridge chipset, and has an 8pin PCU power plug.
Id say you are good for going to 4GHz no problem.
You have a disadvantage though. your cpu is a 125watt TDP. if you were on a 95watt TDP 8 core you would have a bit more success
you can hit 4GHz easily though. go into BIOS, disable turbo and cool N quiet and any power saving modes.
Then set your cpu to its turbo voltage. cpu-world lists your cpu as 1.425 volts.
If you set 1.425 volts, set your multiplier to 20x, you should be at 4GHz. stress test to verify it is stable, and WATCH YOUR TEMPERATURES
HWinFO64 reads a lot of temperatures, is free, and a great tool to see how high the temps get.
use interburntest, should have agent GOD somewhere on it, it is the correct version to use. majorgeeks should have a download for it
EDIT once you find it stable, you can then drop voltage one tick, or to 1.415 if you have manual input available, and retest. the goal is to lower voltage at 4GHz so you can reduce heat and stress of the motherboard.
I assume ASRock Extreme3 970?
If so, the VRMs leave much to be desired. It sounds like what others are telling you is accurate to a degree. You could get a little extra speed out of your chip, but I wouldn't expect much. It is also likely that your board will also encounter heat issues as well. Stress tests will no doubt bring it to it's limits quite quickly but while doing your usual tasks (including gaming if that is what you do) you won't see the temperature issues as often or quickly.
If we are talking about the board only, it should get you to 4GHz and maybe to 4.2GHz or so, but it will be difficult.
But, we have to also see what other parts you have. What is your PSU and CPU cooler?
CPU and motherboard are at their thermal limits. The VRMs might have a little more left in them, but it's best not to push anymore. You will probably need to mount a makeshift heatsink on the VRMs and get better case airflow.
Depends from board to board. Considering it's a lower to mid ranged board, I'd say don't push it any further or let it stay that hot for long. I'll see what I can dig up on ASRock 970 thermal limits.
Update: Looking at the board again I realize I have miscounted and over estimated the ability of the VRM. This is a low end 4 phase board. Running a 8-core FX at stock is essentially this boards limit. Trying to get anything more is quite a task.
I had that board! Got my 8320 to boot (only with 4 cores enabled) at 5022mhz and was able to get in a few Super Pi runs
3DMark and anything more demanding I was limited to 4.8 with all 8 enabled due to temps but as long as your case airflow is okay, the board really isn't as bad as some of the people here are making it seem.
I'm pretty sure it's just my cooling that's preventing me from going over 4GHz, I may have to look into that.
I'm still sort of concerned about the "Temperature #1" sensor, some people are saying its the cpu socket and that it shouldn't go over 70 degrees. I also noticed that it's under a thing called "Nuvoton NCT6776F", if someone could tell me what it is
jclafi, his board is barely equipped for adequate delivery of 95W, overclocking a 120W TDP processor is not something he will want to do without shortening the lifespan of either the chip or board (or both).
speed and voltage dont really match a whole lot either. Perhaps accidentally grabbed from a different computer?
This motherboard is very capable of making any 8 core run 4ghz. Either your ambient is quite high, or something is misrepresenting voltages and its actually quite high.
a stock boxed cooler for an fx6300 could keep 4ghz 8 core cool enough to run.
speed and voltage dont really match a whole lot either. Perhaps accidentally grabbed from a different computer?
This motherboard is very capable of making any 8 core run 4ghz. Either your ambient is quite high, or something is misrepresenting voltages and its actually quite high.
a stock boxed cooler for an fx6300 could keep 4ghz 8 core cool enough to run.
I'm just looking for the maximum socket temperature for my cpu and board, nothing else
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
Ask a question
Ask a question
Overclock.net
27.8M posts
541.2K members
Since 2004
A forum community dedicated to overclocking enthusiasts and testing the limits of computing. Come join the discussion about computing, builds, collections, displays, models, styles, scales, specifications, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!