How i can overclock my AMD FX-9370 on Gigabyte 970A-DS3P?

Toppari · Sep 25, 2014

So because i bought too ''bad'' motherboard for this processor, my 9370 runs at 3.8ghz and im pretty sad. so i wanna ask that can i overclock my processor even to the normal 4,4ghz what is this processors normal with this motherboard. I havent never oc and this is my first build so any help would be nice.

My specs:
Motherboard: Gigabyte 970A-DS3P
Processor: AMD FX-9370
Processor cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120XL
RAM: 8gb kingston hyperx 1866mhz

MeteorsRaining · Sep 25, 2014

I'd not touch this MoBo for FX 9, its not an ideal MoBo to OC even FX 8, let alone 9. Try, take the multiplier higher and check for stability, pretty sure it'd not be stable though.

Novuake · Sep 25, 2014

Geez, if I were you I would UNDERCLOCK so that the motherboard does not go boom.

Its not running at the speed it should FOR A REASON.

Get your motherboard replaced, ASAP, even running it underclocked I would not trust it.

Toppari · Sep 25, 2014

Well, i think im gonna buy new motherboard then.. Can you offer something?

Novuake · Sep 25, 2014

Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0.

Cheapest but decent option for your CPU. its goes for around 120$.

MeteorsRaining · Sep 25, 2014

Budget?

Asus Sabertooth is an extremely fine piece. GB 990FX are great choices too.

Toppari · Sep 25, 2014

I think 200€ is the max

MeteorsRaining · Sep 25, 2014

Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 is 150-170 bucks depending on region, my first recommendation.

Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 is cheaper, but still a great option.

Both shall not only run it on stock speeds, but will allow some OCing too.

Toppari · Sep 25, 2014

So if im gonna buy that Asus sabertooth, it will sure run at @4.4ghz and work good with my other specs? Case is phanteks enthoo pro btw

MeteorsRaining · Sep 25, 2014

It'd be more than fine, its a great MoBo for any FX. Yes it'd run at 4.4Ghz stock, if not more.

Toppari · Sep 25, 2014

Do i need change my thermal paste to processor btw? Its 3weeks old, was thinking will it dry or something when i need put all components again

Novuake · Sep 25, 2014

Toppari :

Yes, you need to clean and replace the paste every time the processor and cooler are separated.

MeteorsRaining · Sep 25, 2014

Novuake :

+1.

Toppari · Sep 25, 2014

What do i need to clean it?

MeteorsRaining · Sep 25, 2014

Alchohol soln. (don't remember the mixture ratio) or pure Acetone.

Toppari · Sep 25, 2014

Wow, where da f*** im gonna get that? Will it be bad if i dont replace it...

MeteorsRaining · Sep 25, 2014

Yep it'll not be good, not with FX 9.

Novuake · Sep 25, 2014

Toppari :

Just use a dry tissue and rub off the paste with moderate force, DO NOT bend the pins though.

Alcohol isn't really necessary.

Toppari · Sep 25, 2014

Is it true that i need update bios right away so i can use this processor?

MeteorsRaining · Sep 25, 2014

Unless you get a really old piece, it'd come updated from factory, anyways, BIOS update necessary to run the CPU:
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_990FX_R20/HelpDesk_CPU/

Toppari · Sep 25, 2014

Can i use this mobo just like this, or is it rly gonna broke soon? Because i dont have money just yet to buy new motherboard...

MeteorsRaining · Sep 25, 2014

Tbh, its a wonder how its managing to even run that CPU, its not supposed to. Upgrade ASAP.

Toppari · Sep 27, 2014

What does that mean that these motherboards supports only 140watt TDP? Because this AMD FX-9370 Max TDP is 219.

MeteorsRaining · Sep 27, 2014

It supports higher TDP CPUs after the BIOS updates, and it should come updated unless you get a very old piece.

How i can overclock my AMD FX-9370 on Gigabyte 970A-DS3P?

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