Fx8320+ msi 970+ hyper evo

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stefanosmarkopoulos1997

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Overclocking fx-8320 on a msi 970 using a vyper evo 212 as a cooling solution.

I have the cpu for quite some years now (3 to be exact) running it on stock speeds. I am looking to upgrade but before i do i want to test its limits or even avoid the upgrade if results are good. The games i play is mostly wow. The temps the cpu is running at the moment is 25idle and 55-63 while under full synthetic load.

My main issue: does my specs limit me in terms of viability (can i do it in the first place)?
how do i do it (i have never overclocked before)?
Will a moderate overclock give me enought performance to compansate the fact my cpu is old? (Not increasing the voltage)
Is there a chance my system will fall ? ( fried or burned)

Specs:
Cpu: fx 8320E
Mobo: msi 970
Cooler: hyper evo
Ram: 8gb ddr3
Power supply: superflower 650w gold
?gpu?: msi radeon r9 380 4gb
Case: sharkoon t28
 
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You can try rising your clock speed up to 4.3-4.5 GHz. It won't be a very much for this CPU, as it is very weak in single core performance compared to Intel on lower frequencies from the same year or newer. Although it should have enough power for the game you play - wow. As I see your motherboard is not very good for overclocking because it has older 970 chipset. For overclocking you must go in BIOS and set multipliers on the CPU manually. There is always a risk of burning CPU or motherboard, especially if you don't have experience and don't know what you are doing. Search online for threads how to overclock this CPU with your motherboard if it is possible. Also you mus be sure your cooler is sufficient for overclocking - what is the...
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You can try rising your clock speed up to 4.3-4.5 GHz. It won't be a very much for this CPU, as it is very weak in single core performance compared to Intel on lower frequencies from the same year or newer. Although it should have enough power for the game you play - wow. As I see your motherboard is not very good for overclocking because it has older 970 chipset. For overclocking you must go in BIOS and set multipliers on the CPU manually. There is always a risk of burning CPU or motherboard, especially if you don't have experience and don't know what you are doing. Search online for threads how to overclock this CPU with your motherboard if it is possible. Also you mus be sure your cooler is sufficient for overclocking - what is the exact model of "hyper evo"?
 
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