AMD FX OC'ers Club

[d1nky]

finally crosshair V-Z NB block is avalable in EU
and it´s on the way home.

No Distributor had the Nickel block in stock......

http://img.techpowerup.org/130827/dhl.png

stay tuned


btw: d1nky 2nd crosshair is on it´s way to RMA, lets see what i get in return.... hehehe

this mean youll be benching?! cmon guys I needz competitionz inz my life!

if you got a CHVF back would you trade it?

 

[Johan45]

Did you have any daily profiles you can set to check for stability now? I have found that memory isn't always reliable. Things get forgotten, I rely on my profile all the time to get me back to solid ground.
Wow 1.75v you really are pushing the limits there. Even for water. When it comes to CPU's unless all the magic smoke leaked out it's probably OK

 

[n0tiert]

this mean youll be benching?! cmon guys I needz competitionz inz my life!

if you got a CHVF back would you trade it?

against your Kentucky Fried Fatality ? hell no

i dunno what i get back since CHVF is EOL, i hope i get refund like first board ....

 

[d1nky]

against your Kentucky Fried Fatality ? hell no

i dunno what i get back since CHVF is EOL, i hope i get refund like first board ....

my fatality is owning crosshairs atm!!!!!!!!!!


@irony, sounds like some major degrade. btw a fx could never get a stable 3ghz cpunb, the ram would have to be 900mhz CL11 and the cpu below 5ghz low volts. the imc is weak as hell and the volts 1.4 or around causes loads of heat let alone the frequency

most ive hit is 1.687v and 1.75v is extreme oc territory

 

[Johan45]

Currently trying on 4.8GHz 1.475V, it stable running games and Cinebench but it hardlock on x264 FHD benchmark and Prime95, any reason why it hardlock? If it get error it's understandable, but is hardlock means lack of power?

Typically a hard lock on P95 would indicate Ram or IMC issues if it's a lack of power you'd most likely just lose workers. But I see in a later post that things are getting warm so maybe just go for the 4.5-4.6 range. The fx's perform quite well in that range.

 

[os2wiz]

It seems to me x264 and Prime95 stresses the CPU out a lot more than just gaming and Cinebench. Obviously you have an instability problem. I would either slighly increase the CPU v-Core or down the clock a bit then test it again.

As for Hardlock vs. a error, not sure, though like I said, previously if you are super stressing your machine, it may very well do this.

Yes you are right. I had times when I had hard lock-ups as well from insufficient cpu voltage while overclocking. I haven't had any problems for over a year since I corrected that issue. So Super XP , we are all waiting for the new AMD roadmap that will be released around the beginning of November for 2014-2015 cpu development. There is a high likelihood there will be no steamroller on AM3+, There is some likelihood of a large core excavator chip but that is still an outside shot. Whether that will be AM3+ or just on FM2+ will be answered. I don't mind moving to FM2+ socket as for excavator we would need a new motherboard anyway to get pci express 3.0 support. But 4 cores will never give us the same multi-threading power we get on the 8 core Vishera cpu. The issue of HSA is a little nebulous , as aside from Adobe we have not heard of many software makers jumping on the bandwagon to support it. Supposedly it takes only a minor effort to add HSA support to existing software applications and little efoort to add it to new applications. But if that HSA support is not widespread, steamroller with only 4 cores will be a dud for power users and many enthusiasts. That is why it is important for AMD not to drop large core support at this juncture. Will have to wait and see in November.

 

[Durvelle27]

I think I fried my CPU/NB a little bit. Maybe my CPU a little too lol. I was trying for some decent OC and I got my NB stable up to 3000, with 1.42v which I was happy about. Then I tried to go above 5ghz on the CPU, since that seems to be my brick wall. I think I managed to boot at 5.3, wish I could go higher. I found out it wont boot windows above 1.75v haha...but ya, even with that much volts I couldn't get it stable. I actually can't even get 5.1 stable.

But now the problem is unless I keep the NB around 2200 its really unstable. And now I can't get 4.9 stable. I so sad...


So um, anyone wanna buy an 8350? haha; I think it might actually be okay at higher clocks/volts but I can't keep it cool. I added in a little 120mm rad to my loop, it helps some but my CPU gets to like 56 in just a couple seconds under any load at 5ghz. I wonder if my block isn't seated right or something. I'm gonna check the thermal paste I probably got over eager when I was applying it

 

[n0tiert]

Yes you are right. I had times when I had hard lock-ups as well from insufficient cpu voltage while overclocking. I haven't had any problems for over a year since I corrected that issue. So Super XP , we are all waiting for the new AMD roadmap that will be released around the beginning of November for 2014-2015 cpu development. There is a high likelihood there will be no steamroller on AM3+, There is some likelihood of a large core excavator chip but that is still an outside shot. Whether that will be AM3+ or just on FM2+ will be answered. I don't mind moving to FM2+ socket as for excavator we would need a new motherboard anyway to get pci express 3.0 support. But 4 cores will never give us the same multi-threading power we get on the 8 core Vishera cpu. The issue of HSA is a little nebulous , as aside from Adobe we have not heard of many software makers jumping on the bandwagon to support it. Supposedly it takes only a minor effort to add HSA support to existing software applications and little efoort to add it to new applications. But if that HSA support is not widespread, steamroller with only 4 cores will be a dud for power users and many enthusiasts. That is why it is important for AMD not to drop large core support at this juncture. Will have to wait and see in November.

Well there was a PCI-X Gen 3 on the Market but it´s gone in the stores dunno why no other Vendor catched that train....
i wanted to build a mil mod with that board , but unable to purchase it......

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_990FXGEN3_R20/

hopefully AMD will move up with the Zambezi/Vishera Issues in latest cpu design

 

[Johan45]

Well there was a PCI-X Gen 3 on the Market but it´s gone in the stores dunno why no other Vendor catched that train....
i wanted to build a mil mod with that board , but unable to purchase it......

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_990FXGEN3_R20/

hopefully AMD will move up with the Zambezi/Vishera Issues in latest cpu design

Yes I'm fairly certain the the Gen3 was pulled from the shelves I saw a few through the forums and they were just riddled with issues. Most users were returning them and grabbing the Gen2 R2.0. Then they mysteriously went out of stock a every large retail outfit just about the same time.Here's a couple examples I pulled out quickly
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7492840&postcount=1
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7502424&postcount=1

Strange issues and not user related.

 

[Durvelle27]

I think I fried my CPU/NB a little bit. Maybe my CPU a little too lol. I was trying for some decent OC and I got my NB stable up to 3000, with 1.42v which I was happy about. Then I tried to go above 5ghz on the CPU, since that seems to be my brick wall. I think I managed to boot at 5.3, wish I could go higher. I found out it wont boot windows above 1.75v haha...but ya, even with that much volts I couldn't get it stable. I actually can't even get 5.1 stable.

But now the problem is unless I keep the NB around 2200 its really unstable. And now I can't get 4.9 stable. I so sad...


So um, anyone wanna buy an 8350? haha; I think it might actually be okay at higher clocks/volts but I can't keep it cool. I added in a little 120mm rad to my loop, it helps some but my CPU gets to like 56 in just a couple seconds under any load at 5ghz. I wonder if my block isn't seated right or something. I'm gonna check the thermal paste I probably got over eager when I was applying it

i'll take it

 

[os2wiz]

Well there was a PCI-X Gen 3 on the Market but it´s gone in the stores dunno why no other Vendor catched that train....
i wanted to build a mil mod with that board , but unable to purchase it......

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_990FXGEN3_R20/



hopefully AMD will move up with the Zambezi/Vishera Issues in latest cpu design

It was not true pci express 3.0. it used a bridge chip that was buggy and did not work well with the 990 FX chipset and cpu. pci express 3.0 should ber built into the cpu as well as chipset support. That was a bastardized solution. You should be happy you did NOT buy it.

 

[Johan45]

this mean youll be benching?! cmon guys I needz competitionz inz my life!

Got the first piece of the puzzle D1NKY
Koolance 380A, pump is on it's way from Wisconsin. Got it at a pet supply place

against your Kentucky Fried Fatality ? hell no

That's what the Sabertooth is for!!!

 

[d1nky]

man that's not fair that block is too good compared to mine!

I thought your last board died in shame?! maybe something better is needed LOL

lapped my fx4100 as practice, it takes ages and I got bored so didn't finish it any better

 

[n0tiert]

no comment

yeeeah d1nky try catchup 1-2 degrees , hehe won´t save ya haha

 

[d1nky]

no comment

http://img.techpowerup.org/130828/P1010061.jpg

yeeeah d1nky try catchup 1-2 degrees , hehe won´t save ya haha

you go watercool your flagship motherboard, until you hit 9.35 cinebench don't post your boxes here

 

[TheoneandonlyMrK]

man that's not fair that block is too good compared to mine!

I thought your last board died in shame?! maybe something better is needed LOL

lapped my fx4100 as practice, it takes ages and I got bored so didn't finish it any better

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?? Did you find the processors IHS to be slightly concaved ie dished in, when i lapped mine i was lapping for eternity before the amd logo went ,mine was savagely dished.

 

[n0tiert]

what are rulez anyway ?
all cores up to limit, which software versions to choose , single or dual gfx ......
Cinebench settings...

you cheat anyway

 

[d1nky]

?? Did you find the processors IHS to be slightly concaved ie dished in, when i lapped mine i was lapping for eternity before the amd logo went ,mine was savagely dished.

yea I noticed, I read this before I started tho. the edges are pronounced. but when the processor is in the socket it flattens out slightly.

mines that concaved still it causes a vacuum and wouldn't come off lol

on the 8350 ill do a stronger first grit and get it flat as shit and better finish!

what are rulez anyway ?
all cores up to limit, which software versions to choose , single or dual gfx ......
Cinebench settings...

you cheat anyway

I don't cheat just overclock, all 8 cores uber clocked.

you've got to hit

7k hwbot prime
9.33+ cinebench
superpi 1m 13.821s
wprime32m 6.130s

so make note!

put this on your wall and look at it before you sleep

 

[n0tiert]

i run diff chip anyway... so i´m not in your class

 

[d1nky]

i run diff chip anyway... so i´m not in your class

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

well johan that leaves you

 

[Johan45]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

well johan that leaves you

Nice job on the shiny CPU D1nky but I'm afraid that won't be enough. Well I hope any way. I know this puppy likes it's volts maybe the added cooling will get me some clocks.
Time will tell and that time is shrinking daily. Muah ha ha ha haha !!!

 

[cdawall]

Still not a single 9590 or 9370 on hwbot...WTF?

 

[Johan45]

Not likely that any one who knows what they're doing would fork out the cash.

 

[d1nky]

Still not a single 9590 or 9370 on hwbot...WTF?

ive noticed the same! and wondered why!

there was a few reviewers that said they was going to put them on LN2 but nothing has shown up yet!

 

[cdawall]

Not likely that any one who knows what they're doing would fork out the cash.

9370's are only $350 that's less than people are spending binning 8350's. Hence why I purchased one myself.

ive noticed the same! and wondered why!

there was a few reviewers that said they was going to put them on LN2 but nothing has shown up yet!

The 9370's sold out when I ordered mine off of Tigerdirect so I assume that people own them, maybe just not overclockers?