8320 Overclock Issues

Ryan Kirby

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Dec 16, 2013
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I currently have an AMD FX 8320 in a stable overclock at 4ghz. The thing is ive gotten it to 4.4ghz and it never would pass the intel burn test, though it seemed stable.

I have an MSI 990FXA-GD80V2 board and a Corsair H55 hydro cooler. Back when i had it "unstable" at 4.4ghz, It would never go higher than 58c. That was using a repeater over clock.

How would you all recommend I overclock? I am decently new to this, I understand its luck of the draw with silicon, but there has to be something I can do better.

Suggested settings would be much appreciated! Havent seen much advice for this board.

AMD FX 8320 4.0GHZ
8GB Corsair XMS3 RAM
128gb PNY Solid State Drive
MSI R9 270x 2G Twin Frozer
Corsair 540 Air Case