[SOLVED] Safe operating temps for FX 8320?

iiSlashr

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I'm trying to OC my 8320, but I don't know what's considered a safe temp range. Currently running 3.8GHz, 1.3625v, with the stock cooler. I also have the side of my case completely open for extra cooling.

Note that I'm switching from a crappy IBP stock case to a CM H500, as well as upgrading to a 1600 with a new mobo/ram. Just attempting to squeeze every last grain of power out of this CPU for the month-ish before I upgrade.
 
Solution
Using AMD Overdrive monitor your thermal margin, that is your distance from overheating.
As long as you dont hit or pass 0C, then you are not overheating.

That being said, dont expect much out of that cooler or processor.