M5A99FX R2.0 Overclocking

[xeriian]

Sorry if some one stumbles upon this thread and have seen my others but I'm just in need of help to get what I'm looking for. I currently upgraded from a Asrock 970 Pro 3 to a Asus M5A99FX R2.0 and 1333MHz to 1600MHz Ram so that I can get better performance on my GHz. I currently have the FX-8320 3.5GHz Stock and Ive reached 4.0GHz OC on the other board and ram. Now on the new stuff this is what I got listed below however my temps are reaching 50-51 Degrees Celcius and 120 Degrees F. Can some one point out what I did wrong and how to fix it.

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In the ADVANCED TAB

Cool’n’Quite – DISABLED BY CPU
C1E – Disabled
SVM – Disabled
Core C6 State – Enable
HPC – Disable
APM Master Mode – Auto
AI Overclock Tuner – Manual
CPU Level up – Cancel
CPU Ratio – 20.0
Turbo core- disabled
Mem Frequency – 1600MHz
CPU/NB Frequency – 2200
Hyper Link speed – 2600
CPU Spread spec – Disabled
PCIe Spread Spec – Auto
EPU Power saving – Disable
Extreme Tweaking – Enable

In the Digi+ VRM/Power Control
CPU Load Line Calibration – Ultra High
CPU/NB Load Line Calibration – High
CPU Voltage Over-current Protection – 130%
CPU/NB Voltage Over-Current Protection – 130%
CPU PWM Phase Control – Extreme……CANT FIND
VRM Over Temperature Protection – Enable……CANT FIND
CPU Voltage Frequency – Auto……CANT FIND
CPU PWM Mode – Extreme……CANT FIND
Extreme OV – Disable……CANT FIND
CPU & CPU/NB Voltage – Manual
CPU Manual Voltage – 1.380V
CPU/NB Manual Voltage – 1.200V

 

[i7Baby]

If at 4.0GHz and 1.38V at idle with a temp of 50C then your cooler isn't working well enough.

Without overclocking, the CPU will run to 4.0GHz at 1.4125v by itself - when loaded. See http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Bulldozer/AMD-FX-Series%20FX-8320.html

If you re-set your bios to safe default values, what temps, GHz and voltages do you get at idle and at load?

 

[xeriian]

Okay I reset to default settings...

Running @ 3.50GHz
Volts are between 0.888v and 1.404v on CPU-Z
Temps are 24C 75F
Temps with Prime running are 39C 102F on CPU & 22C 72F Core# 1 - 8
Fan Speeds on the H100 are @ 100% 5 Fan count

 

[i7Baby]

Idle 24C and Prime 95 39C are excellent.

But why is the H100i fan speed at 100%. What do you mean "5 fan count"?

 

[xeriian]

I have 5 fans total in my rig but I think only the H100 fans are running at 100%
Everytime I restart the computer they run at 100% I cant figure out how to lower the speed on them. I do use the program speed fan to put them around 50%-65%. What should they be at anyway and can you tell me how to get the speeds from 100%

 

[i7Baby]

Have you installed Corsair Link?

Is the H100i installed 100% OK? http://www.corsair.com/en/blog/2013/february/how-to-install-the-hydro-series-h100i-cpu-cooler

 

[xeriian]

You know what. If the link is the piece that is kinda I guess like a Y connector no I didn't install it.

 

[xeriian]

K i just installed it

 

[i7Baby]

Try 4.0GHz at 1.38V at idle to see if you get a temp less than 50C and fans at less than 100%

 

[xeriian]

Well I got the fans hooked to the Corsair Link so the fans dropped speed im guessing to 50% and I swapped my fans on the bottom of radiator because I had them blowing down on top of the radiator so now its blowing out of case

Do i try it at 4.0GHz with the same settings and all ? and at 1.38v

 

[xeriian]

Motherboard 25 °C (77 °F)
CPU 31 °C (88 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 12 °C (54 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 12 °C (54 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 12 °C (54 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #4 12 °C (54 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #5 12 °C (54 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #6 12 °C (54 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #7 12 °C (54 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #8 12 °C (54 °F)
GPU Diode 43 °C (109 °F)
WDC WD2500YS-01SHB0 [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Cooling Fans
CPU 2344 RPM
Chassis #1 1121 RPM
Chassis #2 1225 RPM
GPU 1181 RPM (24%)

Voltage Values
CPU Core 1.392 V
+3.3 V 3.288 V
+5 V 5.036 V
+12 V [ TRIAL VERSION ]
VDDA 2.520 V
GPU Core 0.950 V
GPU VRM 0.950 V

Current Values
GPU VRM 0.05 A

Power Values
GPU VRM 0.05 W

 

[xeriian]

Stressing it I get Motherboard 25 °C (77 °F)
CPU 55 °C (131 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 36 °C (97 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 36 °C (97 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 36 °C (97 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #4 36 °C (97 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #5 36 °C (97 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #6 36 °C (97 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #7 36 °C (97 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #8 36 °C (97 °F)
GPU Diode 43 °C (109 °F)
WDC WD2500YS-01SHB0 [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Cooling Fans
CPU 2336 RPM
Chassis #1 1146 RPM
Chassis #2 1232 RPM
Power Supply 1193 RPM
GPU 1201 RPM (24%)

Voltage Values
CPU Core 1.392 V
+3.3 V 3.264 V
+5 V 5.014 V
+12 V [ TRIAL VERSION ]
VDDA 2.520 V
GPU Core 0.950 V
GPU VRM 0.950 V

Current Values
GPU VRM 0.05 A

Power Values
GPU VRM 0.05 W

 

[madmatt30]

^ if that's at 4ghz those temps are fairly normal IMO.
If that voltage is stock you could probably get it down a bit.
The h100i is not that good a cooler for an 8 core fx.

Btw - you should leave cool & quiet & c1e states enabled in bios.

Just c6 states disabled,turbo disabled ,hpc mode enabled.

Leave everything else alone until you've hit your limit at stock voltage.

 

[i7Baby]

55C for Prime 95 at 4.0GHz is pretty good.

Leaving the voltage as is, can you up the multiplier to get 4.1GHz? If so, try Prime with it.

 

[xeriian]

Okay let me ask this. What temps are good and which are bad. What temp should it stay away from and or not get close too.

 

[xeriian]

Im not sure if its because its cold in my house but I lowered the volts from cpu/NB from 1.20 to 1.18

temps from prime 95 test are

CPU 53 °C (127 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 33 °C (91 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 33 °C (91 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 33 °C (91 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #4 33 °C (91 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #5 33 °C (91 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #6 33 °C (91 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #7 33 °C (91 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #8 33 °C (91 °F)
GPU Diode 37 °C (99 °F)
WDC WD2500YS-01SHB0 [ TRIAL VERSION ]

Cooling Fans
CPU 2352 RPM
Chassis #1 1142 RPM
Chassis #2 1232 RPM
GPU 1173 RPM (20%)

Voltage Values
CPU Core 1.392 V
+3.3 V 3.264 V
+5 V 5.014 V
+12 V [ TRIAL VERSION ]
VDDA 2.520 V
GPU Core 0.950 V
GPU VRM 0.950 V

Current Values
GPU VRM 0.05 A

Power Values
GPU VRM 0.04 W

 

[xeriian]

So I think im making good progress. I have it at 4.42Ghz as of right now. Here is what I got from prime 95

Motherboard 22 °C (72 °F)
CPU 55 °C (131 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 37 °C (99 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 37 °C (99 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 37 °C (99 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #4 37 °C (99 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #5 37 °C (99 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #6 37 °C (99 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #7 37 °C (99 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #8 37 °C (99 °F)
GPU Diode 40 °C (104 °F)
WDC WD2500YS-01SHB0 27 °C (81 °F)

Cooling Fans
CPU 2336 RPM
Chassis #1 1129 RPM
Chassis #2 1257 RPM
Power Supply 1210 RPM
GPU 1165 RPM (21%)

Voltage Values
CPU Core 1.392 V
+3.3 V 3.264 V
+5 V 5.014 V
+12 V 11.995 V
VDDA 2.520 V
GPU Core 0.950 V
GPU VRM 0.950 V

Current Values
GPU VRM 0.04 A

Power Values
GPU VRM 0.04 W

 

[madmatt30]

^ that's a good chip mate - my 8320 is very very similar - 4.4ghz at 1.388v.
Be prepared for going higher - what I've always seen is 4.5ghz & above pulls a fairly big voltage increase.
I stuck at 4.4 on mine for everyday use as the temps & power draw past that point weren't worth it IMO.

 

[xeriian]

Well right now I'm @ 4.42GHz temps are
CPU 60 °C (140 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 42 °C (108 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 42 °C (108 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 42 °C (108 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #4 42 °C (108 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #5 42 °C (108 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #6 42 °C (108 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #7 42 °C (108 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #8 42 °C (108 °F)
CPU Core 1.392 V
+3.3 V 3.264 V
+5 V 5.014 V
+12 V 11.995 V
VDDA 2.520 V
GPU Core 0.950 V
GPU VRM 0.950 V

Maybe you could help me getting it higher and stable. At least 4.6 or 4.7 I could settle for 4.5 also

 

[xeriian]

I would like to ask. Which is better.... Aida64 Extreme or Prime 95. I get lower temps with Aida64 than I do with Prime 95 why is this?

 

[xeriian]

Hey I checked on overclockers.com for any other solutions just for extra safety and what not and one guy said that my CPU normally stops at 4.4GHz on this board due to it getting hot can any one correct me on this.

 

[i7Baby]

Prime 95 is probably too hard on stress testing CPUs. For Intel only v 26.6 is recommended. Other people use OCCT.

"Well right now I'm @ 4.42GHz temps are
CPU 60 °C (140 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 42 °C (108 °F)"

How are you measuring these.Usually Core temp i higher than CPU temp by 5C. But AMD temp sensors usually provide a 'margin temp' figure - distance from Tjmax (I think 80C for your CPU)