help with OC on a10 7850k

SIEGEX · Oct 2, 2014

My new build mini itx HTPC build

APU amd a107850k (COOLER is stock)
MOBO Gigabyte a88xn
RAM Gskills RipJaws 2 x 4gb@2400mhz
PSU fractal integral M 650w
CASE fractal node 304
GPU Gigabyte R9 270 oc 2gb

Ok....I built this thing. And I' am interesting in OC'ing for kicks as this is my 1st build.
Is my board able to withstand any OC?
If not what is needed for me to do this, without getting a larger mobo

I am also needing help with a few things if it is possible

1. I'd like to OC the APU and hope someone with good knowledge on this chip can offer a guide (whether it's APU oc or just GPU oc or both......meaning the chip not the dedicated card, yet)

2. I need guidance in how to increase my ram memory as my Gskllls ram is 2400mhz but shows in bios as 1600mhz. I don't know what I'm doing so I may be missing something in the bios. I did activate the XMP profile but it didn't seem to work. Again I don't know what I'm doing so maybe I just missed something.

3. I'd like to OC the dedicated GPU also.

4. The case I'm using is a Fractal Node 304 so it's small, I'm wondering if anyone has a similar build with similar components that could point me to possible coolers for the APU as the build is small.

Thanks everyone

clutchc · Oct 2, 2014

One thing at a time. Let's start out with OCing the CPU. It has an unlocked multiplier. So find the CPU clock multiplier in BIOS and take it up one 'click' at a time. Boot to Win and run AOD: http://www.techspot.com/downloads/4645-amd-overdrive.html
Use it to watch the thermal margin while you run the built-in stress test. Repeat until unstable or TM's get to low.

SIEGEX · Oct 16, 2014

clutchc :

One thing at a time. Let's start out with OCing the CPU. It has an unlocked multiplier. So find the CPU clock multiplier in BIOS and take it up one 'click' at a time. Boot to Win and run AOD: http://www.techspot.com/downloads/4645-amd-overdrive.html
Use it to watch the thermal margin while you run the built-in stress test. Repeat until unstable or TM's get to low.[/T

Thanks for the reply....I didn't get an email regarding a reply from this post so decided to check it manually and "BOOM"

I won't be overclocking yet as I'll go with my local Tech store and NOT OC using a mini itx mobo

Maybe I'm wrong, I'll wait for an answer before killing the thread.

I have a stock cooler on this thing.....so doing what you suggested is still feasible?

Thanks....and until then.

Outlander_04 · Oct 16, 2014

You will have Catalyst and AMD feature manager installed

Use the overclocking options available . It does the exact same thing as you would do manually in BIOS , but you can access it from Windows , and it steps up the speed one notch at a time and stress tests to see if temps are OK

Overclocking could not be simpler or safer

But I would rather have it quieter than faster

SIEGEX · Oct 16, 2014

Outlander_04 :

I've a little angst.....my Tech store tells me OC'ing on this board or any itx board is NOT RECOMMENDED. Mainly due to....you know components closer together and a larger current running through all of them.

Another sales guy I met is an ex-military tech analyst.....and is doing University atm to do other things. He showed me a mobile graph he made up....it showed how higher voltage between close components can eventually break down or leak through to other components. There fore verifying that my original Tech store sales guy said ( I see this guy all the time) DON't OC on a itx mobo......well....don't just means DON"'T of course it doesn't mean don't TRY!

I'd prefer to lay on the safer side of the "green lawn" so to speak?!?!?

Outlander_04 · Oct 16, 2014

all heat in computer chips damages them over time .

More heat always adds up to a shorter life span

Is a mini-ITX an ideal build for anything except small size? No it is not . In fact its hopelessly limiting for most people , and most uses

AMD feature manager will keep you in what AMD think is a safe range

SIEGEX · Oct 16, 2014

Outlander_04 :

Ok well all aside AMD OD seems ok....my issue is trying to get some kind of negligible and well thought out guide on how to use it. Hey......fair enough a few paragraphs should suffice. I am clever but this is also my first build. So I don't have a big back ground in OC "At All" ANy chance of a very informative link to using AMD OD?

I searched U tube but people are...short/frank and to the point with no detail or explanation behind the reasoning and explanations as to why they advise their methods. Being wary I'd prefer a very extreme guide or tutorial of how to AND why.

hahaha yeah off the hook and detailed

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