Trying to OC my FX 8320 at 4.5Ghz

Idontknowwhattoname · Jul 2, 2016

I am a newbie with OC

Clock trying to achieve is 4.5Ghz cooled with Corsair H55 with push and pull fans (1400-1500RPMs - kinda noisy)
Vcore: 1.46
Mobo: GA 970 Gaming G1 (F1 Bios)
Core Temp: 53-55C

I ran it with prime95 for 15minutes (Blend) it showed passed.

Then, I ran it with OCCT and it says no error, but I am kinda worried with the graph it stayed with the 95-100 CPU usage for 3.5minutse but went down to 90-95 after that. Results says no errors and my PC didn't shut down.

Have I successfully OC'ed my CPU?
What are the things I missed?
Or should I forget about doing OC?

Gam3r01 · Jul 2, 2016

Your temps seem fine, however 15 minutes of prime is not passing really. You really should aim for a few hours of P95.

Idontknowwhattoname · Jul 2, 2016

Gam3r01 :

How long should I run the p95?

Gam3r01 · Jul 2, 2016

Some people say 24 hours, but you would never reach that kind of stress.
I personally say 1-2 hours and call it done.

Idontknowwhattoname · Jul 2, 2016

Gam3r01 :

Thanks a lot! I will do what you suggest. Best regards!

Andy0432 · Jul 2, 2016

Yes, I agree with Gam3r01, I have my 8320 oc'ed at 4.5 as well and I would suggest you run blend for at least 2 hours however do keep in mind that P95 does not reflect anything you would normally encounter in playing games, editing, etc.

To answer your 3 questions
1. Yes, you have successfully OC'ed your CPU however this does not mean it is 100% stable, run prime 95 for at least 2 hours to ensure 100% stability.
2. There shouldn't really be anything you have missed however, based on my past experience, you should also try running cinebench. The first time I OC'ed my FX-8320 it survived a two hour P95 test only to immediately crash in cinebench. Otherwise no, there isn't anything you've missed other than the recommended two hour p95 stress test.
3. No reason not to OC as long as the rest of your system can handle it. 4.5 is a about where most FX-8320 get up to without reaching 1.5 volts.

Suggestions
1. Make sure your Vcore never goes above 1.5 volts, this will lead to a significant decrease in lifespan.
2. Make sure your CPU temperature doesn't go above 60C as this is the max temperature for FX series CPU's.
3. Your temps do seem a little high for a AIO water cooler, I have a Hyperx 212x EVO (air cooler) and my temps barely reach 50C on full load.
4. Remember to always keep an eye on temperatures.

Good luck in your overclocking!

Gam3r01 · Jul 2, 2016

A nice bit of info there, in regard to number 3 (the second number 3), your 212X actually performs better than an H55.

Andy0432 · Jul 2, 2016

Wow, really? Didn't realize that. Thanks for the info.

Idontknowwhattoname · Jul 2, 2016

Andy0432 :

Yes, I agree with Gam3r01, I have my 8320 oc'ed at 4.5 as well and I would suggest you run blend for at least 2 hours however do keep in mind that P95 does not reflect anything you would normally encounter in playing games, editing, etc.

To answer your 3 questions
1. Yes, you have successfully OC'ed your CPU however this does not mean it is 100% stable, run prime 95 for at least 2 hours to ensure 100% stability.
2. There shouldn't really be anything you have missed however, based on my past experience, you should also try running cinebench. The first time I OC'ed my FX-8320 it survived a two hour P95 test only to immediately crash in cinebench. Otherwise no, there isn't anything you've missed other than the recommended two hour p95 stress test.
3. No reason not to OC as long as the rest of your system can handle it. 4.5 is a about where most FX-8320 get up to without reaching 1.5 volts.

Suggestions
1. Make sure your Vcore never goes above 1.5 volts, this will lead to a significant decrease in lifespan.
2. Make sure your CPU temperature doesn't go above 60C as this is the max temperature for FX series CPU's.
3. Your temps do seem a little high for a AIO water cooler, I have a Hyperx 212x EVO (air cooler) and my temps barely reach 50C on full load.
4. Remember to always keep an eye on temperatures.

Good luck in your overclocking!

Thank you! I ran the ps95 but my PC went off after reaching an hour of p95.
I will clean my CPU then replace the thermal paste. Hoping to see that my temp will go lower.

Andy0432 · Jul 2, 2016

No worries!

, I used this guide to overclock my FX-8320.
http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-bulldozer-and-piledriver-overclocking-guide-asus-motherboard
The bios will be different however, the principles are obviously the same.
Be sure to have Cool'n'Quiet, C1E, SVM and C6 State disabled. I ignored this as I couldn't not find the settings at first and it ended up with me having a hard time diagnosing my overclock.

Good luck once again!

Idontknowwhattoname · Jul 2, 2016

I forgot to ask aboyt the cinebench...is that the r15?

Andy0432 · Jul 2, 2016

Yes, Cinebench R15.

Idontknowwhattoname · Jul 2, 2016

I didnt have any prpblem with cinebench...and i thought i takes long (pure noob with OC/benching here)

I lowered my vcore to 1.46 temps are now 52-53

Andy0432 · Jul 2, 2016

Nice! Glad to hear!. You got a nice overclock going for you.

Idontknowwhattoname · Jul 2, 2016

Sad to say. Pc turns off when reaching an hour. I dont know why

Idontknowwhattoname · Jul 2, 2016

Now im using occt to stress test it. I didtn have any issues when playing DS3 or even witcher 3

Andy0432 · Jul 2, 2016

One hour should be fine. I would call that stable. Prime95 in now way reflects any real-world applications whatsoever.

Idontknowwhattoname · Jul 2, 2016

Thank you for everything. Best regards!

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