Thoughts on AMD Socket Temp

[KentAshfield]

Hey guys! Wanted to pose a question regarding overclocking of an AMD FX-8350 on a ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 motherboard. After installing an H100i, I began to OC the CPU until I hit the Socket Thermal Limit of 70C (temp indicated by HWMonitor), which occurred at just under 4.6GHz at about 1.39V using Prime95. My core temps are still pretty low, sitting around 53C. My question is this: does the socket temp really matter to the safety, performance, or longevity of the processor or the board? Would it be alright to pass 70C on the socket in the name of pursuing a higher OC?

 

I came across this thread with an interesting post (#27)

http://www.overclock.net/t/1427479/fx-8350-black-ed-temperature-to-high/20#post_20859427

 

This guy seems to indicate that on this board, 90C should be the absolute max temp, which is 20C higher than what I have found to be accepted as the max socket temp by most. There seems to be little discussion, though, about the importance of this value, and so I turn it over to you!

 

(btw, I did tape on a fan to the back-plate of the socket for additional cooling).  

 

Thanks and I look forward to your responses!

 

-Kent

[DeViLzzz]

http://www.alcpu.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=2467

Based on what this guy says in the last post of this thread the answer is no.  Also based on everything I read when overclocking it was recommended to go lower than that core temp of 70 degrees Celsius.

.. and here is the awesome guide I used for overclocking provided made by a fellow LTTer ...

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/5103-a-guide-to-overclocking-the-amd-fx-series-and-some-info-on-ocing-in-generall/

[KentAshfield]

http://www.alcpu.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=2467

Based on what this guy says in the last post of this thread the answer is no.  Also based on everything I read when overclocking it was recommended to go lower than that core temp of 70 degrees Celsius.

.. and here is the awesome guide I used for overclocking provided made by a fellow LTTer ...

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/5103-a-guide-to-overclocking-the-amd-fx-series-and-some-info-on-ocing-in-generall/

 

Thanks for your quick response! To clarify, from what I gathered from the forum post you linked to, it seems that the socket temp is not important when overclocking. My core temps are well below their limit of 62C, so it appears as though I will be all set to continue overclocking from this information. Sound reasonable?

 

Also, thanks for the guide!

[DeViLzzz]

Thanks for your quick response! To clarify, from what I gathered from the forum post you linked to, it seems that the socket temp is not important when overclocking. My core temps are well below their limit of 62C, so it appears as though I will be all set to continue overclocking from this information. Sound reasonable?

 

Also, thanks for the guide!

Yeah you got some room for overclocking further. Nine degrees Celsius to play with. Best of luck to you.