Trying to get my AMD FX 4130 over the current 4.6 ghz

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CptBarbossa

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Relatively new to overclocking. I have raised the voltage to 1.55, and the multiplier to 23. I can do long runs on prime95 with no problems at 4.6, but 4.7 causes errors.

I've done some research on how to stabilize the overclock but my bios on my ASUS M5A 78L-M USB3 is difficult to navigate.

What should my NB voltage be?

What is VDDNB over voltage?

Loadline Calibrator?

I read that underclocking my RAM could help, but it didn't. Any assistance would be awesome. Thanks all!

BTW this is simply for fun to get myself familiar with overclocking. This isn't my primary computer, just a spare. Thanks.

 
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Then that means 4.6 is the max that the actual CPU can hold. You hit the limit buddy... I wouldn't really try to push it over that edge....
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kunthakenthe

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yeah its looking like its the limit that the cpu can handle. some cards/cpu can go higher than others someone got thier to 5.2ghz another got thier only to 4.7ghz its just the silicon lottery.
 
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Ur sayin I could go 1.6? Most threads I've read say 1.55 is above recomended. On the other hand, I really dont NEED this computer, and it is still running nice n cool, so maybe it is worth the experiment......
 
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Currently I think my PSU is holding me back. Tried to run 1.575 volts at 4.7 ghz and the stress test was going well for ten minutes or so but then my computer restarted. I am running in a open mini itx case with a generic 300w PSU. Next stop, micro center......
 
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Crappy PSU with poor ripple filtering will make OC much more difficult and will require higher voltages. Make sure it's a good one. My FX-4100 needed almost 1.65v to stabilize 5GHz.

 
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CptBarbossa

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Wow, 1.65? Do you run that on a daily basis? I will swap power supplies with a good one tonight and see how it goes. Motherboard maxes at 1.7, and in all honesty it is a pretty lousy motherboard. I am surprised I have gotten it this high. Also, I am running with a coolermaster hyper t4. Are you running liquid cooling or air? Thanks for the replies damric
 
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This was on a Hyper 212+



This is what I am using right now on a TPC-612



I beta tested the T4. It's about as good as the Hyper 212. Should be plenty enough for 5GHz or more.

Do I run OC that high every day? NO. Just for benchmarks. I typically run 4.5GHz for 24/7 use.
 
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Have you enabled any loadline calibrator settings? Its very important that you do and not just on auto. Vdrop could be to blame for maxing out. I have the processor without the calibrator I also needed allot of power to keep it stable but right now im at 4.72 Ghz with 1.45 volts running at 1.55 is almost the limit and has some heat drawbacks associatied with it
 
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I was able to get it stable at 4.7 with 1.575V. I am not familiar with loadline calibrator settings. I will have to check my bios but I do not recall seeing those settings but I will be sure to look for them. What should I set them to?
 
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