AMD FX-8350 stuck at x14 multiplier no matter what

[changjun.he101]

Specs:

CPU: AMD FX-8350
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 R2
CPU Cooler: Hyper Evo 212
RAM: Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MHz 2x4GB
GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1050 OC
PSU: EVGA 500W 80+

So, I bought a new CPU, installed it on my new mobo with a hyper evo cooler, but my problem is that no matter what I try, (and I've tried a LOT), the multiplier is stuck at x14 on CPU-Z, this annoys me because I would be getting a measly 2.8 GHz per core where I should be getting 4 GHz, this causes performance issues in games I play, like CSGO, where on fps benchmark maps I would average 60-70. I cleared CMOS many times trying to OC, but to no avail, I tried again in AMD Overdrive, didn't work. I tried disabling all the settings in BIOS which restricts power consumption/throttling, like AMD Cool n Quiet, etc, still didn't work. Then I noticed that my voltage is very low, compared to other users on the internet and my friends, so I thought maybe I need to get a new PSU, so I did, it arrived today, unplugged and replugged. Still no sign of improvement, my CPU temperature is almost never above 50 celsius, my mobo is compatible according to the Gigabyte website, let me know if I've missed something and I'll confirm whether I've tried that or not, and if you have a solution please let me know ASAP, thank you.

In this screenshot, it shows 3.2GHz only because I changed the core clock speed because I was sick of low fps consistently in games.

https://i.imgur.com/RTpOTCK.png

This image is showing the temps and voltage.

https://i.imgur.com/0dTWNvA.png

 

[CountMike]

That MB is inadequate for FX 8350, can't supply enough power.

 

[inzane4all]

The 8350 FX is a whole other beast. Did you adjust VRM Power Distribution? Bump up the voltage on the 8350? It definitely requires more power, but not impossible, although your VMR's will get crazy hot with that board. Try playing around with the VRM settings, and set them to either optimized, performance, Medium, etc... See what works.

Just keep in mind that the 8350FX produces a LOT of heat, so don't be surprised if your temps rise by a lot. I had to get an AIO cooler as my 8350 FX would jump by a lot with just a HSF Cooler.

If you can and honestly want to keep that CPU running safe, try and get a 990fx board, although the 970 board's will also work.

 

[changjun.he101]

I bluescreen if I increase the CPU core voltage, I'm not sure where I can find the VRM settings, maybe in a different BIOS if it should be found in the BIOS, mine's Award Software International, Inc. F1, 08/11/2017, my temp is always low, under the stress test on prime95 it'll peak about 60 degrees. Why does the mobo support the CPU if it can't distribute enough power to run it at base speed? I'm really confused about that.

 

[CountMike]

There are no VRM settings in BIOS, it's just too weak to supply enough power to processor which is minimum 125W at full speed. 4+1 VRM is barely enough for 95W.

 

[changjun.he101]

So I got scammed by the Gigabyte website? "4+1 Phase Power Design for AMD 125W CPU support", clearly not then, no wonder it doesn't reach base speed.

 

[CountMike]

Yes, scammed may be the word to use but there are even worse examples. Another part is that 125W is for TDP not actual current used by processor which in my experience can reach 150 -180w of current when loaded all the way. Good part is that a safety kicked in so overload is prevented, it might have just burned up without it.