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EmpireHitSquad

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i've been overclocking my Fx 8350 and plan to move to intel soon , so i figured have a little fun ,
mobo: asus m5a99x evo r2.0
cooler : corsair h100i v2 with 4 fans all in exhaust out the top of case.
case HAF 932 .
so far i get 4.8ghz on 1.4625 volts fully stable . IDLE 23-27c MAX 47-55c .
what should i try based on that to get to 5.0-5.1ghz and should i try ramping up other voltages , they are all on auto with the exception of my cpu/nb which is 1.2750
my goal is 5.0-5.1ghz.
(also i do have on fan on my vrm , one on southbridge , and one small one on back of cpu socket pulling heat away) .
 
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As CountMike says, there are too many variables and my saying "As undoubtedly you know" I meant not all Chips will achieve the same OC. Some have achieved 5.2GHz on that chip but not many.
To achieve stability you need to stress test the system after each change...
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For the Higher OCs to assist the CPU, Go to DIGI+ Power control in Bios. Change LLC (Load Line Callibration) to high and CPU current capability to 120%. That should help.
Turn turbo mode off and disable any C1 or other sleep states that may be active. These are just power saving features that can disrupt a decent OC.
Also disable Cool and Quiet.
If an OC fails, raise Vcore in steps by .010V and try again till your stable. Keep an eye on your temps and don't go above 1.45V on the core.
You may be lucky enough to get to 5.1 or maybe 5.2GHz. Your temperatures will determine that.
 
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EmpireHitSquad

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thanks "MeanMachine41" i already disabled all of those and i have LLC on ultra high . "don't go above 1.45V" i see alot of people go higher than this , im currently on 1.481v , and when i increase voltage i just hit the + key once up , if i try to type a voltage say 1.465 it will just round off to the next highest like 1.475. i also do have a corsair h100iv2 and seen many people have these at 5-5.2ghz . thanks .
 
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As you are throwing caution to the wind, and upgrading soon, go ahead.
I know some who have gone to 1.5V on the core and still could not get the OC stable when under load.
Maybe your VRMs can take it maybe not.? All chips vary as to what you can achieve, As undoubtedly you know.
Offset mode is also a consideration with 5.0GHz and above.
 
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EmpireHitSquad

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im sorry im a bit lost with that last sentence "As undoubtedly you know.
Offset mode is also a consideration with 5.0GHz and above" is this what you meant when talking about adding 0.10v ? also my motherboard is a Asus M5a99x evo R2.0 with a 6+2 power phase.. i looked all around and everyone says this is a good board and can do 5ghz if the cooler and chip are good . im trying my best to follow what you're saying to make this easier sorry to be a hassle . thanks for help
 
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All you (or anyone else) can do is to try a bit higher here and there and do a lot of testing in between. Not very scientific method, I know, but there are just too many variables in play.
Max recommended voltage for FX is 1.5v so if your cooling is good enough you're safe until that voltage at least.
 
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As CountMike says, there are too many variables and my saying "As undoubtedly you know" I meant not all Chips will achieve the same OC. Some have achieved 5.2GHz on that chip but not many.
To achieve stability you need to stress test the system after each change in Bios whilst checking your temps. You will get to the WALL so to speak and no matter what you do you will not achieve stability.
Just make small changes to voltage and frequency till you reach your MAX OC.
For stress testing I use AIDA64 in conjunction with HWMonitor.
I don't have your exact MB and have the CVFZ, so I don't know what it is capable of.
I should have said more clearly regarding Vcore offsets in .010V increases. sry
 
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