hi all, im a first time overclocker and would like to overclock my 8320 from 3.5 to 4ghz using the amd overdrive tool, but im still confused on how to get started, i know i have to increase the multiplier a bit and then run a test using intelburn (maybe???), the main question is do i have to mess about with the voltage or just leave that bit on auto, im sure its easy but i really aint got a clue, can anyone give me some easy to understand advice, cheers all
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The 8320 should get to 4GHz quite easily with just the multiplyer (x20). I assume from previous posts that you have an aftermarket cooler attached.
Just download and run prime large FFT and check that it is stable on eight cores and the temperatures are OK.
Just download and run prime large FFT and check that it is stable on eight cores and the temperatures are OK.
no i have not got an aftermarket cooler just yet, im currently waiting for the new phantek to arrive at the store, which should be next week (have already ordered it) im just getting some early advice ready for when it arrives, so basically nkata all i do is just change the multiplier a little bit at a time until i reach X20, and dont adjust anything else is that what you are saying? do i go up from 17.5 to 18.5 or try every .5? and do i have to disable anything in bios b4 i start, cheers nkata
Personally, I would go straight to 20x as that is the turbo speed anyway. And give it a run on prime. Have CPU-Z and HWmonitor open on the desktop as you do this to look at the speed and temps.
If the CPU temp approaches 62C quite quickly, wait for your new cooler. Also if the CPU speed throttles back or one of the prime worker threads stops.
You do not need to change anything in the bios initially, but if it all works, change the multi in bios.
If the temps are fine but prime fails, you could try upping the cpu voltage a notch or two and retrying.
If the CPU temp approaches 62C quite quickly, wait for your new cooler. Also if the CPU speed throttles back or one of the prime worker threads stops.
You do not need to change anything in the bios initially, but if it all works, change the multi in bios.
If the temps are fine but prime fails, you could try upping the cpu voltage a notch or two and retrying.
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