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Krazlus

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Hello guys i made this post to ask if it is safe to overlock the AMD FX 8370 4.0ghz (4.3ghz turbo) up to 5.0ghz because i plan on getting my first custom build an don't wanna ruin it so any information would be great :D Here are the specs i will be using.
Case - NZXT Source 340
Fans - Maximum 120MM Color Case Cooling Fans
Noise Reduction - Anti Vibration Fan Mounts
CPU - AMD FX-8370 4.00 GHz Eight-Core (4.3 GHz Turbo)
CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
MOBO - ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 AMD 970 ATX
Ram - 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/2133MHz Dual Channel Memory G Skill Ripjaws X
GPU - AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5
PSU - 750 Watts - Corsair CX750M CX Series
HDD - 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue
SDD - 120GB Kingston SSDNow V300 Series
HD Cooling - Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System x2
OS - Windows 8.1 64 bit
 
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You'll not see 5 gig on air, let alone with that mobo. Get that thought out of your head right now.
 
What can i overclock this build too?
Case - NZXT Source 340
Fans - Maximum 120MM Color Case Cooling Fans
Noise Reduction - Anti Vibration Fan Mounts
CPU - AMD FX-9590 4.70 GHz (5.0GHz Turbo)
CPU Cooler - 240mm Corsair Hydro H110 Liquid Cooling
MOBO - ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 AMD 990 ATX
Ram - 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/2133MHz Dual Channel Memory G Skill Ripjaws X
GPU - AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5
PSU - 750 Watts - Corsair CX750M CX Series
HDD - 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue
SDD - 120GB Kingston SSDNow V300 Series
HD Cooling - Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System x2
OS - Windows 8.1 64 bit
 
4.8, give or take a 100Mhz or so.
There's a 95% chance that even your 5 gig Turbo will throttle.
 
Krazlus said:
What can i overclock this build too?
Case - NZXT Source 340
Fans - Maximum 120MM Color Case Cooling Fans
Noise Reduction - Anti Vibration Fan Mounts
CPU - AMD FX-9590 4.70 GHz (5.0GHz Turbo)
CPU Cooler - 240mm Corsair Hydro H110 Liquid Cooling
MOBO - ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 AMD 990 ATX
Ram - 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/2133MHz Dual Channel Memory G Skill Ripjaws X
GPU - AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5
PSU - 750 Watts - Corsair CX750M CX Series
HDD - 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue
SDD - 120GB Kingston SSDNow V300 Series
HD Cooling - Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System x2
OS - Windows 8.1 64 bit
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Don't even think about wasting your money on a 9590. You will have nothing but heat problems. There are much better AMD 8 core alternatives.
 
Why am i gonna have heat problems if i have a 240mm liquid cool ?
 
Krazlus said:
Why am i gonna have heat problems if i have a 240mm liquid cool ?
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Because you have no idea how hot the 9xxx series gets. Nothing short of a full blown custom water setup will cool these enough for satisfaction.
 
well can i get the 8370 up to 5.0ghz with the sabertooth and liquid cooling?
 
Krazlus said:
Why am i gonna have heat problems if i have a 240mm liquid cool ?
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Because people on these forums have had nothing but disapointment with the 9590's. A 240mm AIO closed loop cooler is barely adequate to keep these monsters cool at less than full load. You really need a full blown custom loop. The top guys in this forum like Johan, RGone and other guys could certainly give you valuable advice on the best version of the 8 core FX cpu for a great everyday overclock that would run cooler with less voltage and ultimately faster than a 9590 will.
 
ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 AMD 990 ATX
ASRock 990FX Extreme9 AMD 990 ATX
MSI 990FXA-GD80 V2 AMD 990 ATX
Which is best between the 3?
 
Case - NZXT Source 340
Fans - Maximum 120MM Color Case Cooling Fans
Noise Reduction - Anti Vibration Fan Mounts
CPU - AMD FX-8370 4.0ghz (4.3ghz turbo) OC 4.5ghz
CPU Cooler - 240mm Corsair Hydro H110 Liquid Cooling
MOBO - ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 AMD 990 ATX
Ram - 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/2133MHz Dual Channel Memory G Skill Ripjaws X
GPU - AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5
PSU - 750 Watts - Corsair CX750M CX Series
HDD - 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue
SDD - 120GB Kingston SSDNow V300 Series
HD Cooling - Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System x2
OS - Windows 8.1 64 bit

Does that build seem right for gaming?

Only thing i'm afraid of is the liquid cooling leaking
 
I own both a Gen1 and a R2 Sabertooth. The R2 especially is a favorite on this forum. The GD80 some people like but has no LLC in the BIOS so I would shy away from it. Some people own the Extreme9 but have reported thermal throttling so I also would be leery of this board. The Sabertooth R2 is very popular for good reason. Disclaimer- I have never owned or used the ASRock or MSI board. My evidence is anecdotal.
 
Krazlus said:
Case - NZXT Source 340
Fans - Maximum 120MM Color Case Cooling Fans
Noise Reduction - Anti Vibration Fan Mounts
CPU - AMD FX-8370 4.0ghz (4.3ghz turbo) OC 4.5ghz
CPU Cooler - 240mm Corsair Hydro H110 Liquid Cooling
MOBO - ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 AMD 990 ATX
Ram - 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/2133MHz Dual Channel Memory G Skill Ripjaws X
GPU - AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB GDDR5
PSU - 750 Watts - Corsair CX750M CX Series
HDD - 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue
SDD - 120GB Kingston SSDNow V300 Series
HD Cooling - Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System x2
OS - Windows 8.1 64 bit

Does that build seem right for gaming?

Only thing i'm afraid of is the liquid cooling leaking
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I would change a few things. Get a bigger SSD. You will regret buying a 120 gigabyte drive. A Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 install takes up a good portion of it. I would get at least a 256 gigabyte drive. Ditch the hard drive cooling. Get a good air cooler instead of the fake water cooler. I use a NH-D14. I like your case. I actually own three of them!
 
My budget is about roughly 1800 but im getting my pc through cyberpowerpc cause i've never build a custom pc
 
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