AMD FX OC'ers Club

Irony · Aug 20, 2013

I can't get mine stable enough to pass 3dmark11 physics at 5ghz. Actaully I think I did once; but my physics score was 5500. No idea why, it shouldn't have been throttling

MxPhenom 216 · Aug 20, 2013

Irony said:
I can't get mine stable enough to pass 3dmark11 physics at 5ghz. Actaully I think I did once; but my physics score was 5500. No idea why, it shouldn't have been throttling

Not stable enough/not fully stable.

FreedomEclipse · Aug 20, 2013

If i dig up my FX-55 and put it into a working system, do i still qualify?

d1nky · Aug 20, 2013

FreedomEclipse said:
If i dig up my FX-55 and put it into a working system, do i still qualify?

and upload to hwbot TPU....

Sempron Guy · Aug 20, 2013

http://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/jules/amd-orders-huge-price-cut-on-fx-9590-game-on/

Apocalypsee · Aug 20, 2013

I bought FX-8320 a few of days ago so I went on overclocking venture. So far I don't want anything too much since I have limited cooling and crappy PSU. Currently I'm at 4.3GHz at 1.35V, 4.5GHz needs 1.4V, CPU-NB and HT are set at 2.2GHz (1.1V) and 2.6GHz respectively. I got some question, I only use Value RAM which don't overclock up to 1866MHz CL11 from 1333MHz CL9, should I buy faster RAM to make the most out of FX CPU?

Random Murderer · Aug 20, 2013

Apocalypsee said:
I bought FX-8320 a few of days ago so I went on overclocking venture. So far I don't want anything too much since I have limited cooling and crappy PSU. Currently I'm at 4.3GHz at 1.35V, 4.5GHz needs 1.4V, CPU-NB and HT are set at 2.2GHz (1.1V) and 2.6GHz respectively. I got some question, I only use Value RAM which don't overclock up to 1866MHz CL11 from 1333MHz CL9, should I buy faster RAM to make the most out of FX CPU?

To be honest, 1600 is fine for a gaming system and 1333 is fine for a workhorse.

d1nky · Aug 20, 2013

Apocalypsee said:
I bought FX-8320 a few of days ago so I went on overclocking venture. So far I don't want anything too much since I have limited cooling and crappy PSU. Currently I'm at 4.3GHz at 1.35V, 4.5GHz needs 1.4V, CPU-NB and HT are set at 2.2GHz (1.1V) and 2.6GHz respectively. I got some question, I only use Value RAM which don't overclock up to 1866MHz CL11 from 1333MHz CL9, should I buy faster RAM to make the most out of FX CPU?

most people I know are buying 2133mhz ram and either overclocking the ram to 2400mhz or tightening up the timings at 2133mhz. ending up with a 4.9cpu/2.6cpunb/2.8HT or similar for 24/7

the ram and quality does definitely help with cpu overclocks. I have value Kingston 1333mhz sticks and my cpu couldn't get over 4.7 on the cpu. but random was spot on with what he said.

the voltages you posted will slightly differ with better cooling and psu, but you are on the right tracks.

if I were you then RAM, cooling, PSU in that priority would be the things I buy.

btw some people absolutely hate the corsair vengeance ram. gskill is a good bet.

suraswami · Aug 20, 2013

Apocalypsee said:
I bought FX-8320 a few of days ago so I went on overclocking venture. So far I don't want anything too much since I have limited cooling and crappy PSU. Currently I'm at 4.3GHz at 1.35V, 4.5GHz needs 1.4V, CPU-NB and HT are set at 2.2GHz (1.1V) and 2.6GHz respectively. I got some question, I only use Value RAM which don't overclock up to 1866MHz CL11 from 1333MHz CL9, should I buy faster RAM to make the most out of FX CPU?

What I have learned so far is AMD likes tight timings on Ram, so instead of wasting money on faster ram, get 8 more GB and add a 7850 to CF, then you will see the Monster (a.k.a 8320) smile

d1nky · Aug 20, 2013

suraswami said:
AMD likes tight timings on Ram

for me its opposite, I yield best results when at 2400mhz 11-12-11 compared to 2000mhz 10-10-10 which is around the same as 2600 11-13-13

even 11-12-11 2550mhz for benching is pretty decent

probably depends on the ram and cpu tho, as I know others that can get 2133mhz tight 9-10-10 and it be good for them

I agree on the xfire tho. you seen durvelles pair fly?! (theyre gone now tho)

Apocalypsee · Aug 20, 2013

Random Murderer said:
To be honest, 1600 is fine for a gaming system and 1333 is fine for a workhorse.

Thanks for quick reply. I don't notice much difference from going 1333MHz to 1600MHz even with the same latency

d1nky said:
most people I know are buying 2133mhz ram and either overclocking the ram to 2400mhz or tightening up the timings at 2133mhz. ending up with a 4.9cpu/2.6cpunb/2.8HT or similar for 24/7

the ram and quality does definitely help with cpu overclocks. I have value Kingston 1333mhz sticks and my cpu couldn't get over 4.7 on the cpu. but random was spot on with what he said.

the voltages you posted will slightly differ with better cooling and psu, but you are on the right tracks.

if I were you then RAM, cooling, PSU in that priority would be the things I buy.

btw some people absolutely hate the corsair vengeance ram. gskill is a good bet.

Hmm that's new to me, I never know RAM could be a limiting factor in overclocking CPU. From what I read and my little experience, CPU-NB, HT link and memory speed don't give much difference to performance on Bulldozer/Piledriver, unless in benchmarks. But I do plan on getting GSkill memories if it really worth it from good reviews throughout internet

suraswami said:
What I have learned so far is AMD likes tight timings on Ram, so instead of wasting money on faster ram, get 8 more GB and add a 7850 to CF, then you will see the Monster (a.k.a 8320) smile

I been thinking of adding another HD 7850 too but I worried about micro stutter and worried that FX-8320 won't be able to feed these babies :eek:

Wow TPU club member are really active unlike other forums, I should stick here more often

suraswami · Aug 20, 2013

Apocalypsee said:
Wow TPU club member are really active unlike other forums, I should stick here more often

Thats what makes TPU special!

Johan45 · Aug 20, 2013

d1nky said:
for me its opposite, I yield best results when at 2400mhz 11-12-11 compared to 2000mhz 10-10-10 which is around the same as 2600 11-13-13

even 11-12-11 2550mhz for benching is pretty decent

probably depends on the ram and cpu tho, as I know others that can get 2133mhz tight 9-10-10 and it be good for them

I agree on the xfire tho. you seen durvelles pair fly?! (theyre gone now tho)

I found that It makes very little difference but 1800 with tighter timings seems to consistenly out perform slightly in benches. This example the maxmemm is better at the higher clock but I did a few runs of only firestrike with the GFX at stock and OC'd everytime the 1792 took it!
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7535625&postcount=22

d1nky · Aug 20, 2013

I use aida memory bench and something like wprime to test memory speeds, maxxmemm can give me different outcomes everytime. then 3d11 or firestrike.

heres at around 2550 11-13-13, I think the bandwidth and speed dominates firestrike tbh http://www.3dmark.com/fs/691260

but as we all know every set up is different and performs differently. and for the life of me I cant get my ram tight and performing like most people can.

and that firestrike posted could be in the margin of error.

Johan45 · Aug 20, 2013

Either way D1NKY I spent a lot of time tweaking this ram at the 1800 +/- mark I can run up to 1850ish with the 7-9-8-24 timings. and I have increased a majority of my benching scores by doing so. I Also tried around the 2000 mark and just couldn't get the #'s I wanted. Maybe your system is different or your ram. To each their own!!

d1nky · Aug 20, 2013

Johan45 said:
Either way D1NKY I spent a lot of time tweaking this ram at the 1800 +/- mark I can run up to 1850ish with the 7-9-8-24 timings. and I have increased a majority of my benching scores by doing so. I Also tried around the 2000 mark and just couldn't get the #'s I wanted. Maybe your system is different or your ram. To each their own!!

yea that ram is pretty damn tight be honest! BENCH ON! :toast:

Random Murderer · Aug 20, 2013

d1nky said:
yea that ram is pretty damn tight be honest! BENCH ON!

See, there are a couple of guys on here that use the mantra "why sit on the BENCH when you can get in the game and CRUNCH/FOLD?"
I think benching is a hell of a lot of fun. Tweaking endlessly for a few hours to get those few extra points, then simply selecting your 24/7 stable profile to load when you're done, then back to gaming! Ah, good times. :toast:

d1nky · Aug 20, 2013

Random Murderer said:
why sit on the BENCH when you can get in the game and CRUNCH/FOLD

I do try and fold/crunch for competitions, the last one I missed out on as my rigs were being overhauled.

tbh all my profile save slots (3) are full of tweaked settings. so when done I hit F9 for default until the next bench day.

im trying to drum up interest as from looking around, TPU had loads of people overclocking and enthusiastic about benches. ive been on the forum since Christmas time, the OC/bench threads have gotten quieter and quieter.

but now summers done more or less and people are getting their hardware to where they want it, I wont shut up till the flame of benching is re-lit.

Johan45 · Aug 20, 2013

People either like it or they don't. It can get expensive if you really get into it as well. More cooling, better cards new board cause I just fried this one etc...

Durvelle27 · Aug 20, 2013

Anydody got an extra FX 8350

XD

Johan45 · Aug 20, 2013

Ya I think D1nky has 2 so he's all set :laugh:

d1nky · Aug 20, 2013

Ive used two, I was planning on a 9370 so sold my first to a fellow TPU'r

but now and 1 month after they slash prices on AMD chips

Norton · Aug 20, 2013

Random Murderer said:
See, there are a couple of guys on here that use the mantra "why sit on the BENCH when you can get in the game and CRUNCH/FOLD?"
I think benching is a hell of a lot of fun. Tweaking endlessly for a few hours to get those few extra points, then simply selecting your 24/7 stable profile to load when you're done, then back to gaming! Ah, good times.

Somebody read my sig...

d1nky said:
I do try and fold/crunch for competitions, the last one I missed out on as my rigs were being overhauled.

tbh all my profile save slots (3) are full of tweaked settings. so when done I hit F9 for default until the next bench day.

im trying to drum up interest as from looking around, TPU had loads of people overclocking and enthusiastic about benches. ive been on the forum since Christmas time, the OC/bench threads have gotten quieter and quieter.

but now summers done more or less and people are getting their hardware to where they want it, I wont shut up till the flame of benching is re-lit.

Almost time to kick my crunching/folding up a notch

FYI on two items:
- We having a crunching challenge coming up in early October... if still interested, keep an eye out for it.
- We have at least five 8350's crunching for the Team atm and the current team record for crunching on them is around 6,000 ppd in Win7 and possibly 50% higher in Linux, that's a record that you could break if you crunch 24/7 stable at a healthy o/c for 4-5days*
* records are searchable by cpu for all of WCG too... somebody has to hold the #1 spot right? :pimp:

d1nky · Aug 20, 2013

ill get my other rig up and running next month then and will plan zero upgrades (unless its new gfx) and itll be fun to see what temps my loop can withstand 24/7

HOPEFULLY everyone on this thread saw that as well, a crunching challenge WOOP!

Durvelle27 · Aug 21, 2013

Batch number for my 8320

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AMD FX OC'ers Club

Irony

MxPhenom 216

ASIC Engineer

FreedomEclipse

~Technological Technocrat~

d1nky

Sempron Guy

Apocalypsee

Random Murderer

The Anti-Midas

d1nky

suraswami

d1nky

Apocalypsee

suraswami

Johan45

d1nky

Johan45

d1nky

Random Murderer

The Anti-Midas

d1nky

Johan45

Durvelle27

Moderator

Johan45

d1nky

Norton

Moderator - Returning from the Darkness

d1nky

Durvelle27

Moderator

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Keyboard	Corsair K65
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Benchmark Scores	Why sit on the Bench when you can get in the game and Crunch!!!