Can't OC FX-8350

[RejectedPotato]

I cant' OC my FX-8350 CPU even by 8%. I end up getting BSOD. Adjusting the voltage does seem to help but even the smallest overclock will inevitably give me a BSOD.

During Prime95, temps are noticeably higher however still well under the suggested limit. I'm using a 212 EVO aftermarket cooler for my CPU.

I have also made sure all the "ECO/Energy Savings" settings are turned off on my mobo.

Part list in signature.

 

[andy_Man]

Have to give us the full specs of the system.
Also what speed are you trying to hit and at what voltage?
What temp are you hitting?

 

[RejectedPotato]

Have to give us the full specs of the system.
Also what speed are you trying to hit and at what voltage?
What temp are you hitting?

This was the first test I did without modifying voltage
4200MHz (210x20, 5%)
Prime95: 5 min, 1 error
65c Socket, 52c Core

With this, I could get around 30 mins of game time before BSOD
4300MHz (215x20, 7.5%), Voltage +.15
Prime95: 11 mins, 0 fails
Max temps: 71c Socket, 56c Core

Part list here

 

[_zxzxzx_]

Have to give us the full specs of the system.
Also what speed are you trying to hit and at what voltage?
What temp are you hitting?

This was the first test I did without modifying voltage
4200MHz (210x20, 5%)
Prime95: 5 min, 1 error
65c Socket, 52c Core

With this, I could get around 30 mins of game time before BSOD
4300MHz (215x20, 7.5%), Voltage +.15
Prime95: 11 mins, 0 fails
Max temps: 71c Socket, 56c Core

Part list here

I'd recommend taking a look at an FX overclocking guide to get more familiarised with it. I generally prefer not to use voltage offsets and instead set a value manually as well. The instability may not just be due to the CPU clock and core voltage, so please do also check your CPU/NB, memory and HT to make sure that everything is ok.
Also, you seem to be overclocking by increasing the bus speed rather than the multiplier. Is there any reason you are doing that? The 8350 is unlocked so keeping the bus at 200 and just adjusting the multipliers will be much easier.

 

[RejectedPotato]

Well now I've run into another issue entirely.

When I enter the Ai tweaker, My PC freezes.

 

[_zxzxzx_]

Try giving your BIOS / EFI a reset to see if it does anything.

 

[Redneck5439]

May also want to see if there is a bios update available.

 

[RejectedPotato]

Resetting my BIOS resulted in the Ai Tweaker freezing in the first place.

My BIOS is up to date.

 

[Redneck5439]

What psu do you have? How many watts? How old is it? For FX 8350s most like to have a 1000 Watt 80+ psu as they tend to be power hungry. Also psu's loose effectiveness over time (like we all do) so if yours was 1000 Watts five years ago it isn't 1000 Watts today.

 

[RejectedPotato]

What psu do you have? How many watts? How old is it? For FX 8350s most like to have a 1000 Watt 80+ psu as they tend to be power hungry. Also psu's loose effectiveness over time (like we all do) so if yours was 1000 Watts five years ago it isn't 1000 Watts today.

I have an EVGA 750W Gold 80+ PSU. I've had it for ~1.5 years.

Sorry for the late reply,