I'm overclocking an FX 4300 on an ASUS M5A78L-M LX3 and I've only just now seen that the board is not for overclocking and overclocking will basically fry my board.
I've managed to get a good, stable overclock at 4.50 GHz (from base 3.80 GHz) with idle temps at 18°C, and high load temps (heavy gaming, specifically BF4/ArmA 3 on max) of average 52°C on a stock cooler.
The computer never crashes (or does its typical random turning off) and I've overclocked using the BIOS. The voltage was lowered from 1.35V base to 1.23V and all is well. The maximum vcore voltage on the motherboard is 1.38V and temps are averages of 42°C and 28°C.
HWiNFO screenshot
The PSU is a Corsair CX750 rated 80+ at 750W.
I've never had to even consider replacing the CPU - it works perfectly - all I've had to do is re-apply the thermal paste. I don't understand how the motherboard is so bad if I've managed to keep it good and cool.
I've been overclocking this way for about 2 years now. Is there really any danger continuing?
I've managed to get a good, stable overclock at 4.50 GHz (from base 3.80 GHz) with idle temps at 18°C, and high load temps (heavy gaming, specifically BF4/ArmA 3 on max) of average 52°C on a stock cooler.
The computer never crashes (or does its typical random turning off) and I've overclocked using the BIOS. The voltage was lowered from 1.35V base to 1.23V and all is well. The maximum vcore voltage on the motherboard is 1.38V and temps are averages of 42°C and 28°C.
HWiNFO screenshot
The PSU is a Corsair CX750 rated 80+ at 750W.
I've never had to even consider replacing the CPU - it works perfectly - all I've had to do is re-apply the thermal paste. I don't understand how the motherboard is so bad if I've managed to keep it good and cool.
I've been overclocking this way for about 2 years now. Is there really any danger continuing?
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