oc fx8350 with 970a ud3p

MUYchoto · Feb 20, 2016

Hi guys,
I want to overclock my FX 8350 but i read that my mobo can limit the overclock.

I have:
CPU: FX 8350
MoBo: Gigabyte 970A ud3p rev 1.0
Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo (i'll get the h100i v2 in one month)
PSU: XFX pro series 1050w
Ram: 8GB 1600mhz

Is enough my mobo or i should upgrade to a 990fx chipset? which mobo recommends me? (if i need upgrade to overclock). Thanks for any help.

KLawinger · Feb 20, 2016

This motherboard will be able to get you a very decent overclock, although it isnt the best, it will definitly be fine for your needs since im assuming you arent going for any world records

TL;DR: your mobo is fine, and you can easily oc on it.

Wisecracker · Feb 20, 2016

You're fine.

The 970 -UD3P essentially has the same PWM as the 990FX -UD3.

I'm not certain how the -UD3P Rev1s will do, but I've got a Rev2 that clocks an FX-6350 to 4.7GHz at 1.3625v

MUYchoto · Feb 20, 2016

no, obviously no. I want OC to 4,7GHz-4,8GHz (5GHz if i can but with 4,7 is enough for me)

KLawinger · Feb 20, 2016

MUYchoto :

then in that case you should be fine, go on ahead!

MUYchoto · Feb 20, 2016

Wisecracker :

What LLC setting use? in my BIOS i have Normal, Medium, Extreme, Low and Standard and i can't find one stable oc and i think is a Voltage problem.

MUYchoto · Feb 20, 2016

KLawinger :

Thanks for your help man.

barto · Feb 20, 2016

MUYchoto :

If you've never overclocked before, and it sounds like you haven't, you need to read a guide.
http://www.overclock.net/t/1503492/help-me-gigabyte-970a-ud3p-amd-fx-6300-overclock
http://www.overclock.net/t/1434322/amd-multiplier-overclocking-guide-vishera-bulldozer-phenom-more-ga-990fxa-ud5-rev1-1-non-uefi-bios-example

MUYchoto · Feb 20, 2016

barto :

I read the 2 links and more, always says that use LLC high or very high and only have medium or extreme. With extreme overheat in 2min and with medium get 68ºC in 15min (using Prime95 but where i live is very hot now in summer my room temp are 30C-40C). Thanks for the help.

Wisecracker · Feb 20, 2016

What LLC setting use? in my BIOS i have Normal, Medium, Extreme, Low and Standard and i can't find one stable oc and i think is a Voltage problem.

I'm not at the rig right now but if I recall (after experimenting with multiple settings and volt levels) I left the LLC on 'Auto' and worked the VCore with the NB VID at 1.2v or so.

The bad news: early GB AM3+ motherboards (specifically the 990FX -UD3) were gosh awful with LLC. The good news: There are some really fancy new 970 motherboards for around $100 that will likely have no issues.

I'm still ticked at GB for reverting to Rev1 boards after several years of having Rev2 on the market ---- so ticked that I'm likely going to purchase an Asus 970 Aura Gaming this afternoon.

Hear that, Gigabyte ??

MUYchoto · Feb 20, 2016

Wisecracker :

Sorry if i no understand well (i no speak english well) but GB revert the rev 2 to rev 1 in the markets? have you any issue with your mobo?

Wisecracker · Feb 20, 2016

I have no issues with the -UD3P Rev2 motherboard. I believe it is an excellent product.

In the USA the -UD3P Rev2 motherboards started disappearing 4 or 5 months ago, and the Rev1 -UD3Ps 'magically' re-appeared.

I suspect the Rev1 boards are fine ---- just not as capable as the Rev2 boards, and as you have found, much less OC-friendly.

MUYchoto · Feb 20, 2016

Wisecracker :

aaahh ok thanks, i was thinking change the mobo for a good OC, but the mainly problem in my case is the heat because i live in a hot area and with de 212 evo and stock clocks/voltages sometimes i get 65ºC when i play but when use prime95 the max is 55ºC

Wisecracker · Feb 20, 2016

Use AMD OverDrive to determine the 'Thermal Margin' of your chip under load.

Other temp utilities are not that accurate with the Piledrivers.

MUYchoto · Feb 20, 2016

Thanks for the answer, i used the amd overdrive and the margin was 8C when play payday 2 for one hour but i think with the h100i v2 will be better.

KLawinger · Feb 22, 2016

MUYchoto :

Glad i could help! and i have the h100i v2 and it is amazing to say the least

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