FX-8120 @4.5GHZ /stable but throttling?

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rodney007

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Hi guys,

My issue:
CPU seems stable OC'd to 4.5GHZ a 1.45v (all options off, LLC on medium) however starts to throttle the GHZ down to 1.0GHZ for a second or so when temps get above 57*C?
Here is my spec:

AMD FX-8120
Gigabyte GA990FXA-UD3 rev 4
8GB DDR3 1600
7850 2GB DDR5 GFX card
H100 water cooler

Driving me nuts! can anyone help?
 
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C12Friedman
The maximum operating temp for your CPU is 61°C so the throttling by the CPU is to protect itself from heat damage. IMO, you have a few options, improve your heatsink* on the CPU, reduce your voltage(s) and/or reduce overclock. I will not advocate maintaining your current clocks and temps here

* you may be able to reduce temps a tiny bit simply by changing thermal compound
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The maximum operating temp for your CPU is 61°C so the throttling by the CPU is to protect itself from heat damage. IMO, you have a few options, improve your heatsink* on the CPU, reduce your voltage(s) and/or reduce overclock. I will not advocate maintaining your current clocks and temps here

* you may be able to reduce temps a tiny bit simply by changing thermal compound
 
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