how far would you oc (SAFELY)

[Prokart2000]

Hi guys 

so with my bad bf4 performance later in the week when i have time im gonna, update gpu and chipset drivers, possibly unpark cores, then i thought of ocing.

how far can i push my 8320 (safely) i have a u12s from noctua, the 4+2 power phase can take 1.42v to the cpu @ stock but can you up th clock and lower the volage

thanks for any replys  

[Bagmup]

That 4+2 power phase will slow you down a lot...

[Prokart2000]

That 4+2 power phase will slow you down a lot...

i know thats why i said safely oc

[rhodestech]

Personally, it comes down to temps. I overclocked my 4770k to 4.6ghz a while ago, and decided to do some rendering for the first time, CPU temp hit 90c, which seemed too high, so I dialled the overclock back. 

If component longevity is a concern, experiment with different overclocks and CPU stress software, and aim for a temperature that you are comfortable with.

[Prokart2000]

Personally, it comes down to temps. I overclocked my 4770k to 4.6ghz a while ago, and decided to do some rendering for the first time, CPU temp hit 90c, which seemed too high, so I dialled the overclock back. 

If component longevity is a concern, experiment with different overclocks and CPU stress software, and aim for a temperature that you are comfortable with.

yes but im on a 4+2 power phase, i was wondering what i can get on this safely

[rhodestech]

yes but im on a 4+2 power phase, i was wondering what i can get on this safely

Ah ok, I reckon the best thing to do is carry out further research on your configuration (see what overclocks people have achieved with your Mainboard/Processor). 

[Almercenary]

Until your screen starts glitching and shit happens, then back down. 4.5-4.8 i believe for that CPU. I maybe totally wrong though.

Checky

http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-bulldozer-and-piledriver-overclocking-guide-asus-motherboard

[Prokart2000]

Some one said on toms hardware they are sloid boards for the money and that he got 5ghz on a 8350

[harrynowl]

I'd start by disabling turbo, going into the Digi+ power control (that's what my M5A97 EVO called it) in the UEFI and setting "Loadline Calibration" to high. Then setting the CPU multiplier to 20 and make the voltage manual and set it to 1.35V.

 

Now go to the advanced tab, then to CPU configuration. Turn Cool'n'Quiet, C1E and SVM off.

 

Save and exit the UEFI.

 

Boot into Windows and run Prime95 for 30 mins or so, report back to us if you got any errors.

 

You can probably manage 1.4V on all 8 cores safely for an OC.

[The_Strict_Nein]

As far as I could go

 

I've pushed my Q6700 to 1.7V before, and just about managed to starts Windows at 4.1GHz, but the heat generated was massive.

 

I'm going to buy a water cooler for my next build, but before I fit it on that, I'll throw it on this rig and see if I can get 4.2GHz out of this CPU

[harrynowl]

As far as I could go

 

I've pushed my Q6700 to 1.7V before, and just about managed to starts Windows at 4.1GHz, but the heat generated was massive.

 

I'm going to buy a water cooler for my next build, but before I fit it on that, I'll throw it on this rig and see if I can get 4.2GHz out of this CPU

I wouldn't recommend the H80i, recently sold mine and replaced it with a £26 Hyper 412S (212 EVOs bigger/newer brother) and it wins by about 5-6c on my 2600k and is half the price.

 

I'd imagine same goes for anything other than 240mm rad AIOs

[The_Strict_Nein]

I wouldn't recommend the H80i, recently sold mine and replaced it with a £26 Hyper 412S (212 EVOs bigger/newer brother) and it wins by about 5-6c on my 2600k and is half the price.

I'd imagine same goes for anything other than 240mm rad AIOs

H220X (if it ever gets released) will be my AIO of choice. I just bloody love that block