Ok here we go.
Over clocking is simply pushing a cpu for example past the working frequency it is set to from the manufacturer of the cpu.
All electronic or integrated circuits such as a cpu work on a set frequency.
That you will hear referred to as it`s clock speed., the clock speed/ frequency relates to how fast the cpu can switch in speed, because cpu`s use what we call transistors in them.
the faster you can make these transistors switch from one state to another speeds up its ability to process more data to and from the cpu in a shorter amount of time.
So in theory it takes less time for it to perform a task.
This is why you over clock a cpu.
There are two types of cpu`s ones that come with a locked cpu multiplier.
And ones that come with a unlocked cpu multiplier.
With a cpu that has a locked multiplier it is set to a fixed value say 14.
Where as a Cpu that has a unlocked multiplier is not locked to a fixed value and can be altered.
With a cpu you get a base speed. so for example 200 Mhz it is then multiplied by the value set of the cpu.
So for an example 200 Mhz x 14 for a cpu with a locked multiplier value would give you.
By multiplying the base clock by the multiplier value you get the speed that the cpu will run at in frequency.
If you use a calculator 200 x 14 = 2800 or that the cpu will be running at 2800 Mhz in frequency.
The higher the multiplier value or you can set if the cpu is not locked.
Increases the final frequency or speed the cpu will run at.
So for example 200Mhz base times a value of 18 set for the multiplier of the cpu.
200 x 18 = 3600 Mhz or the frequency the cpu will now be running at.
This is how you calculate what the speed or frequency will be set to as you over clock the cpu.
How ever there is always a limit on how much you can over clock a cpu.
Because as you over clock in order to keep the cpu stable there are two things you must do.
The harder or more you over clock a cpu since it is working at a faster speed, the more voltage you have to apply to what we call the cpu core.
But the negative effect of over clocking a cpu is due to it working at a faster speed and more voltage being applied to the cpu core, it heats up far more quickly, and the working temperatures also increase.
All cpu`s have a limit on the amount of voltage you can feed to the cpu core when over clocking the cpu, and the tempreture they can work at before they over heat, or are damaged by over clocking.
With your FX 8320E AMD cpu you will be able to over clock the cpu by simply changing the multiplier value set for the cpu in the bios to a higher value or number.
Because the cpu is multiplier unlocked.
So the factory default speed of a FX 8320E cpu is. 3500 Mhz or 3.5 ghz in speed.
So that is 200 Mhz x 17.5 = 3500 Mhz or if you like 3.5 Ghz in speed.
On average for any FX based cpu the maximum you can over clock the cpu providing you have a good after market air cpu cooler, and not trying to use the stock cpu cooler provided with the cpu.
Is a 800 Mhz increase in the clock speed of the cpu from it`s factory default settings Jrod_34.
That is also without any increase to the cpu core voltage.
And by simply increasing the multiple value in the bios of the motherboard for the cpu.
That means the FX cpu would be running at 4300 Mhz or 4.3Ghz if you set the multiplier value of the cpu to.
200 Mhz base X 21.5 cpu multiplier value = cpu at 4300 Mhz or 4.3 Ghz speed.
How much you can over clock a cpu greatly depends on the motherboard you use.
Cheaper motherboards will have a limit and may greatly hinder any over clocking attempts of the cpu.
Where as a motherboard that is more expensive will use a better chip set on it.
And will let you over clock a cpu a little more than the 800 Mhz over clock you can apply to most FX based cpu`s.
The over clock with a high end or priced motherboard will support more options and tweaks of the bios to allow you to get a greater over clock of a cpu in frequency.
For example if your brave, and with the right motherboard, not a cheap one.
And good cpu cooling for the cpu such as a water cooler with a 240 mm radiator and a good cpu that has been fabricated on good quality silicone substrate.
You can reach up to a 1000 Mhz or 1 Ghz over clock in frequency of a FX based cpu.
Having a good motherboard with a good chip set based on it.
And good cpu cooling for the cpu it`s self is key.
The warning is not every FX based cpu will over clock as well as another in the same model number or revision.
For example you may buy a FX 8320E cpu, but if the silicone substrate of the fabrication plant the cpu was made in is of a slightly lower quality. Then the result of the cpu and trying to over clock it will give bad results.
When it comes to that it`s just luck of the draw if you got a good cpu for over clocking with lots of potential.
Or a poor one when you bought it Jrod_34.
The final warning if you intend to overclock the FX 8320E cpu you have is this.
The maximum voltage you can set for the cpu core is about 1.6v, any higher and you risk damaging the cpu it`s self.
You should never take that voltage above 1.6v and try to in fact stick to a voltage slightly lower than 1.6v.
As a safe point 1.5v to 1.55v.
1.4v to 1.45v if needed when the cpu is over clocked by a 800 Mhz increase will stabilize the cpu when running at 3.3 , or 3.4 Ghz.
This is when you test the over clock of the cpu with a stress test in windows such as prime 95.
In order to test the stability of the over clock of the cpu processing load has to be put on the cpu.
While doing the test pay close attention to how hot the cpu is getting while running the test.
The max thermal limit of an FX cpu is around 80c .
So keep it bellow that value 55c to 60 is fine.
If at any point during a prime 95 load test of the cpu the system halts or freezes.
It means the core voltage of the cpu needs to be increased via the bios.
When doing this increase by 250 Mv or 500Mv power steps.
And test again with prime 95 for stability.
Again keeping a close eye on the cpu temps.
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