Hi, i want to build a gaming pc with a fx 8320 for the CPU. I also want to overclock the CPU to around 4.2-GHz with a cheap motherboard. I am new to overclocking so I have no idea what motherboard to choose with this CPU. also can someone explain to me what happens if I overlcock with a really cheap motherboard compared to a more premium motherboard. I have a asus silent square evo cooler and im wondering if i can reuse this with my new CPU. thanks
Cheap am3+ motherboard for overlcocking amd fx 8320
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Overclocking with a cheap motherboard is not advisable. The reason is he cheap boards are missing the heatsinks on the chipset needed for when you start to overdrive the CPU, as well you want the board to be able to deliver solid voltage as well (you may need to increase the CPU voltage), that will generate heat as well.
As for the cooler, that one while not listed for AM3 should work... BUT Its made to be quiet not necessarily cool for overclocking. For $30 you can get a Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO that will cover your overclocking needs.
If you're looking for a value priced board you can overclock with this would do the job:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131873&ignorebbr=1&cm_re=am3%2b_motherboard-_-13-131-873-_-Product
That said, for a bit more this would be a better base:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131851&ignorebbr=1&cm_re=am3%2b_motherboard-_-13-131-851-_-Product
As for the cooler, that one while not listed for AM3 should work... BUT Its made to be quiet not necessarily cool for overclocking. For $30 you can get a Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO that will cover your overclocking needs.
If you're looking for a value priced board you can overclock with this would do the job:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131873&ignorebbr=1&cm_re=am3%2b_motherboard-_-13-131-873-_-Product
That said, for a bit more this would be a better base:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131851&ignorebbr=1&cm_re=am3%2b_motherboard-_-13-131-851-_-Product
Thanks for that, so in theory would I be able to install heatsinks and small fans to cool the chipset and MOSFETs just as more premium boards do or is there something more complicated that premium boards have that cheap ones don't. Also is it possible to overclock the 8320e to the same speed that the standard 8320 can be overclocked to?
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Both boards I suggested have what you need. Honestly If you bought a cheap board and then bought what you'd need to keep it cool for overclocking you would almost hit the price of the lower cost option I gave you. And its not just heatsinks but the design of the board and the quality and layout of the chips.
As for your second question, in overclocking, if theres one thing I have learned its that no 2 processors are the same. So it would be impossible to say what exactly that processor will go to. Its a process of trial, error, and testing. Basically you start at stock, and ease things up from there and then test for stability. My processor is a perfect example, people all talk about how it will run 4 ghz all day long. I can't get mine stable over 3.9, just the way it is, every one is different.
If you haven't checked it out yet here is the guide:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1874931/amd-black-edition-overclock-guide-raisng-multiplier.html
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