AMD FX 8350 8 core CPU

Jeremy Bordenuik · Dec 6, 2014

OK guys i am new to overclocking and i wish to try and overclock my processor. i currently have my ram OCED. i have the CORSAIR H60 hydro series cpu water cooler and i am wondering if it would be safe to overclock my processor. and if so what would you reccomend i put it 2? 4GHZ is working for me but im curious to see the differnce in benchmarks. my buddy has the 8320 8 core and me and him have bin having benchmark wars for the longest time. his overclocked and mine stock clocked. recently he finally beat mine scores. and i wish to OC my processor if possible to beat his. i held the record for the longest time. probly about 2-3 months but he just now beat it.

Mr_Venbeer · Dec 6, 2014

Jeremy Bordenuik :

OK guys i am new to overclocking and i wish to try and overclock my processor. i currently have my ram OCED. i have the CORSAIR H60 hydro series cpu water cooler and i am wondering if it would be safe to overclock my processor. and if so what would you reccomend i put it 2? 4GHZ is working for me but im curious to see the differnce in benchmarks. my buddy has the 8320 8 core and me and him have bin having benchmark wars for the longest time. his overclocked and mine stock clocked. recently he finally beat mine scores. and i wish to OC my processor if possible to beat his. i held the record for the longest time. probly about 2-3 months but he just now beat it.

What is your motherboard?

Jeremy Bordenuik · Dec 6, 2014

Mr_Venbeer :

COMPLETE SYSTEM CURRENTLY

AMD FX 8350 8 CORE CPU
ASUS M5A97 R2.0 MOBO
8GB KINGSTON HYPER X BLUE 1600MHZ OCED
1TB WD BLACK HDD
CORSAIR NOVA 64GB SSD
1000WATT AZZA BLUE LED PSU
MSI 7870 HAWK GHZ EDITION 2GB GPU
CORSAIR H60 HYDRO SERIES CPU COOLER
NZXT PHANTOM ENTHUSIAST FULL TOWER

Thaisnang · Dec 6, 2014

With M5A97 I would recommend upto 4.2-4.3Ghz. But you'll need to cool the VRM's properly since you're using water cooler. Blow air from the case fans directly at the VRM's or you can buy VRM coolers.

Jeremy Bordenuik · Dec 6, 2014

Thaisnang :

ok and question what motherboard could i buy that would improve what i could overclock my 8 core. i see people that can get there 8 core up to like 5-6GHZ i know it sounds crazy. but ive seen it. and i did install 2 more fans ontop of the 4 fans that came with the case. and i will be installing 2 more fans yet. could you be able to reccomend me a motherboard or even a way i could get my CPU higher? bec my cpu is up to 4.5GHZ if im not mistaken

this is my mobo

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131873

Mr_Venbeer · Dec 6, 2014

Thaisnang :

My Motherboard doesn't have VRM cooler and it can OC my 8320 up to 3.7 Ghz. Apparently thought if I put a fan on top of the VRM's or buy a heatsink for it I can OC to 4.0 Ghz

Thaisnang · Dec 6, 2014

Jeremy Bordenuik :

You should get the 990FX UD3 or M5A99FX Pro 2.0. These motherboards are solid overclocking performers.
The Sabretooth R2.0, Crosshair V Formula Z, 990FX UD7 are the top performers.

Thaisnang · Dec 6, 2014

Mr_Venbeer :

I wouldn't trust a CX to handle high overclocking.

Mr_Venbeer · Dec 6, 2014

Thaisnang :

Mr_Venbeer :

I wouldn't trust a CX to handle high overclocking.

What would you recommend?

Thaisnang · Dec 6, 2014

Mr_Venbeer :

Thaisnang :

What would you recommend?

Something from tier 1 or 2 from here--> http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Jeremy Bordenuik · Dec 6, 2014

Thaisnang :

Jeremy Bordenuik :

You should get the 990FX UD3 or M5A99FX Pro 2.0. These motherboards are solid overclocking performers.
The Sabretooth R2.0, Crosshair V Formula Z, 990FX UD7 are the top performers.

would i even see a difference if i were to put my 8 core to the 4.2 turbo that is says its possible to go. i have yet to try anything because i dont want to break it. i mean shur its got 3 year warrenty. but doesnt mean i should just break it because of that

Thaisnang · Dec 6, 2014

Jeremy Bordenuik :

You want to put it to 4.2 on the current motherboard then make sure you have good cooling especially over the VRM's and a good PSU ofcourse. But I would start with 4 Ghz and then gradually increase it.
And 4.2 with those 990FX motherboards is no issue.
As for the performance yes, you'll see some improvements.

leeb2013 · Dec 6, 2014

Jeremy Bordenuik :

Thaisnang :

ok and question what motherboard could i buy that would improve what i could overclock my 8 core. i see people that can get there 8 core up to like 5-6GHZ i know it sounds crazy. but ive seen it. and i did install 2 more fans ontop of the 4 fans that came with the case. and i will be installing 2 more fans yet. could you be able to reccomend me a motherboard or even a way i could get my CPU higher? bec my cpu is up to 4.5GHZ if im not mistaken

this is my mobo

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131873

I'd recommend the mobo they're using if they're getting it up to 6ghz.

Search

AMD FX 8350 8 core CPU

Jeremy Bordenuik

Honorable

Thaisnang

Mr_Venbeer

Reputable

Jeremy Bordenuik

Honorable

Thaisnang

Honorable

Jeremy Bordenuik

Honorable

Mr_Venbeer

Reputable

Thaisnang

Honorable

Thaisnang

Honorable

Mr_Venbeer

Reputable

Thaisnang

Honorable

Jeremy Bordenuik

Honorable

Thaisnang

Honorable

leeb2013

Honorable

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page