How To OverClock FX-8120 ?

Zaman786Ahmad · Jan 4, 2014

My MOBO: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008RPZ5SC/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

CPU: AMD FX-8120 3.1Ghz

how would i oc this i know about the multiplyers and increasing it and also what the highest oc i can do and whats the safest

ohyouknow · Jan 4, 2014

http://www.overclock.net/t/1140459/bulldozer-overclocking-guide-performance-scaling-charts-max-ocs-ln2-results-coming

Zaman786Ahmad · Jan 4, 2014

do i need to update my BIOS to the latest also updating my MOBO can i still use my HDD which has all my stuff without reinstalling windows

JOOK-D · Jan 4, 2014

I already told you to avoid that motherboard for overclocking. Look at this guide http://www.overclock.net/t/946407/amd-motherboards-vrm-info-database

That will tell you which AM3+ motherboards are suited for overclocking. With the LE version of that motherboard you'll need to cool your VRM's as they're not heatsinked.

Zaman786Ahmad · Jan 4, 2014

JOOK-D :

you said i could go to 4.5ghz nothing more also im not talking about my MSI mobo

JOOK-D · Jan 4, 2014

Zaman786Ahmad :

Yes on the normal version of that motherboard (M5A97 R2.0) - NOT M5A97 LE R2.0.

Zaman786Ahmad · Jan 4, 2014

JOOK-D :

Zaman786Ahmad :

Yes on the normal version of that motherboard (M5A97 R2.0) - NOT M5A97 LE R2.0.

what about the LE version ?

JOOK-D · Jan 4, 2014

Zaman786Ahmad :

JOOK-D :

what about the LE version ?

That's what I've been saying - if you want to overclock avoid the LE.

Zaman786Ahmad · Jan 4, 2014

JOOK-D :

Zaman786Ahmad :

That's what I've been saying - if you want to overclock avoid the LE.

whats so bad about it ? the only difference i see is that the vrms are not heat sinked and runnig cold air on it will be fine right

JOOK-D · Jan 4, 2014

The VRMs not being heatsinked is a big issue. Blowing cold air on them will help somewhat but won't be as effective as a heatsink would be. In addition, I believe it uses a 4-pin CPU connector instead of the normal 8-pin. And it's only around £10 more. It's up to you anyway, but the mobo isn't something you want to cheap out on (and be left in the same situation you are now with your MSI board).

Zaman786Ahmad · Jan 4, 2014

JOOK-D :

but will the LE be fine to oc to 4ghz , look at this thread http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1962376/worth-returning-mobo.html#12356291

JOOK-D · Jan 4, 2014

Zaman786Ahmad :

A 0.9GHz jump is pretty large, I wouldn't personally do it. If you're confident, go for it, I just wouldn't recommend it.

Zaman786Ahmad · Jan 4, 2014

JOOK-D :

Zaman786Ahmad :

A 0.9GHz jump is pretty large, I wouldn't personally do it. If you're confident, go for it, I just wouldn't recommend it.

alright ive taken your advice and just returned the mobo take money save and get the non le version, which other mobos are good( do you wonna kill me yet ?)

JOOK-D · Jan 4, 2014

Zaman786Ahmad :

JOOK-D :

alright ive taken your advice and just returned the mobo take money save and get the non le version, which other mobos are good( do you wonna kill me yet ?)

Kind of!

If you want to get a really good overclock you'd be better off looking at the 990 series of motherboards. From worst to best, here's what I'd recommend (not that the worst is bad by any means!) :

ASUS M5A97 R2.0
GA-970A-UD3
ASUS M5A99(F)X
GA-990FXA-UD(3,5,7)

Zaman786Ahmad · Jan 4, 2014

JOOK-D :

Zaman786Ahmad :

Kind of!

If you want to get a really good overclock you'd be better off looking at the 990 series of motherboards. From worst to best, here's what I'd recommend (not that the worst is bad by any means!) :

ASUS M5A97 R2.0
GA-970A-UD3
ASUS M5A99(F)X
GA-990FXA-UD(3,5,7)

im gonna get the ASUS M5A97 R2.0 as it is the best for me as im not going for crazy oc lol i aint going for no world record

Zaman786Ahmad · Jan 4, 2014

this mobo http://www.amazon.co.uk/ASRock-970-R2-0-Motherboard-TruStudio/dp/B00C15B2DQ

JOOK-D · Jan 4, 2014

Zaman786Ahmad :

No. ASUS M5A97 R2.0.

Zaman786Ahmad · Jan 5, 2014

JOOK-D :

Clear and simple

Zaman786Ahmad · Jan 5, 2014

asus sabertooth ?

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