Overclocking the AMD FX 8350 to 5ghz

LaytonJnr · May 16, 2014

aquaraider11 said:
So, you recommend Noctua NH-D14 whats the differense between that and D15, as if i remeber correctly that is the newest of that series i even saw good reviev for D15 a while ago

Oh yes... I forgot they'd recently released that. The D15 is better, so go for it instead of the D14 if you want to. I mean the D15 is taller, but you're planned new case would definitely fit it. By the way, you can multi-quote and edit posts, instead of double posting. Some people can get very annoyed with double posting to warn you

In terms of your specs, I can't see any other improvements screaming out at me. Apart from a better CPU cooler of course. Any other recommendations people on coolers?

Layton

Devon68 · May 16, 2014

Well if money is not a problem for air cooling I would recommend the NH-D15 or the NH-u14s. Both are awesome.

aquaraider11 · May 23, 2014

So i have upgraded my system .
Now it is as I planned to get +the fractal design define r4 case

Stock cooler in fx8350 is HORRIBLE and it's smaller than my previous one (phenom ii x2 B55) Stock cooler.

LaytonJnr · May 23, 2014

aquaraider11 said:
Stock cooler in fx8350 is HORRIBLE and it's smaller than my previous one (phenom ii x2 B55) Stock cooler.

Did you not upgrade the CPU cooler in the end?

aquaraider11 · May 23, 2014

LaytonJnr said:
Did you not upgrade the CPU cooler in the end?

I will upgrade it but not at same time without cpu MoBo and case.

Shambles1980 · May 23, 2014

dont oc with stock heat sink.
and you may want to add a fan to your vrm mosfets too.

aquaraider11 · May 23, 2014

aquaraider11 said:
I will upgrade iät bit not at same time without cpu MoBo and case.

Shambles1980 said:
dont oc with stock heat sink.
and you may want to add a fan to your vrm mosfets too.

I never said i was going to OC with Stock heatsink.
I said that i m going to buy my CPU cooler laiter, and THEN i m going to overclock.

LaytonJnr · May 23, 2014

aquaraider11 said:
I never said i was going to OC with Stock heatsink.
I said that i m going to buy my CPU cooler laiter, and THEN i m going to overclock.

Feel free to come back when you have the money/desire to buy a CPU cooler - we'd be happy to give some up to date information on the best coolers in the future.
Meanwhile, enjoy your upgrades! :toast:

Layton

aquaraider11 · May 23, 2014

LaytonJnr said:
Feel free to come back when you have the money/desire to buy a CPU cooler - we'd be happy to give some up to date information on the best coolers in the future.
Meanwhile, enjoy your upgrades!

Layton

Ill do!

d1nky · May 23, 2014

With my Fx8350 it wasn't overclocking but over cooking! :roll:

aquaraider11 · May 23, 2014

d1nky said:
With my Fx8350 it wasn't overclocking but over cooking!

Think about AMD FX-9590 Thats the cookker not 8350

TheoneandonlyMrK · May 23, 2014

d1nky said:
With my Fx8350 it wasn't overclocking but over cooking!

Cant remember did you watercool or air cool it?.

d1nky · May 24, 2014

720 of rad space just on the CPU, low ambient and it still nearly hit max.

Also had my entire loop I'm ice, which still got warm. Especially at 5.8ghz lol

Devon68 · May 24, 2014

Especially at 5.8ghz lol

4.8 or 5.8?

d1nky · May 25, 2014

Devon68 said:
4.8 or 5.8?

5.8 benching or close to 5.8?!

They'll be on hwbot

TheoneandonlyMrK · May 25, 2014

What cpu waterblock did you use for that rig please d1nky im only asking because I'm waying up my own options for high 24/7 clocks 5ghz+
I have 720s worth of ra d space but a crap waterblock fitted atm

d1nky · May 25, 2014

Just the copper xspc block, nothing special. I've read the reviews on most blocks and when it was first out it was pretty well performing. Probably the reason I haven't dropped a ton on a new one.

Also hooked up another 360, so have 360 x2 and a 240. I don't even need all the fans running to keep my 3770k under 60c 4.7ghz lol

Mr.Scott · May 26, 2014

theoneandonlymrk said:
What cpu waterblock did you use for that rig please d1nky im only asking because I'm waying up my own options for high 24/7 clocks 5ghz+
I have 720s worth of ra d space but a crap waterblock fitted atm

Block will not have as much impact as amount of rad. As long as it's a relatively decent block, you'll be fine. I'm still using my old Enzotech Sapphire block and I can do 5 gig + all day long.

TheoneandonlyMrK · May 26, 2014

Mr.Scott said:
Block will not have as much impact as amount of rad. As long as it's a relatively decent block, you'll be fine. I'm still using my old Enzotech Sapphire block and I can do 5 gig + all day long.

I hope that depends upon just how bad the block is , im using a Thelmaltake big copper thing with a single big bent groove channel its not good enough in heat dissipation terms into the water

d1nky · May 26, 2014

That's why I went for more rad instead of better blocks.

May experiment with a new one some day!

Mr.Scott · May 26, 2014

theoneandonlymrk said:
I hope that depends upon just how bad the block is , im using a Thelmaltake big copper thing with a single big bent groove channel its not good enough in heat dissipation terms into the water

Yes. You need a better block.

aquaraider11 · Jul 9, 2014

Me here again!
So now I have my case, cooler and CPU and couple extra fans in case and 1 extra in the cooler.
I'll update my profile for parts that I have and now I would be asking tips to get most out of my chip.
I'll actually get the chip tomorrow but I'll ask tips first as no one is going to respond instantly.

Super XP · Jul 9, 2014

Good luck, and remember take the OC slow and steady.

aquaraider11 · Jul 10, 2014

Hmm, I know this is propably not right thread but why is it physically that if I overclock few MHz at time and try in between I get higher end result than just straight putting correct values in for the end result?
I know that that sentence does not make any sense by itself but I hope that you understand the question.

Basically why I get higher clock by overclockking with smaller increments compared to larger ones?

Super XP · Jul 10, 2014

It's like buying a new car and breaking it in on the freeway for example. You need to take it slow and steady.

You don't just floor the Gas pedal and hear the engine RoR right. If you do, the car will feel sluggish. This is a fact. Unless you plan on racing i tand pocess the high end engine part

Patients will gain you a stable OC. I've done this all the time, with success.

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