hi all,im newbie in overclock,,,
so i need help to overclok my fx8120
so this is my spec

cpu=fx 8120
Mobo=Asus m5a97 r2.0
RAM= kingston 8gb 1600mhz
PSU=CM 600watt
GPU-R9 280 X

so the stock speed of cpu is 301ghz,i read many article they can go further up to 4.5 and above..
so i need recommended spec for my rig spec,

thanks guys,
sory for broken english

firstly, i'll suggest you get a 3rd pt cooler - TX-3 should be good or CM 212+.

even most ppl able to get that frequency, you should experiment slowly since its your 1st time by increasing to 3.5ghz, then monitor the temp by stressing it and increase 50mhz and keep doing so until its not stable/temp too high.

do not try it on stock cooler, i nvr use 8120 b4, but i believe a proper 3rd part cooler is needed.

I used TX-3 for FX-8350 - it's HOT. No kidding, with vcore boost and all it will be really really really hot.

Currently using AIO setup for my FX-8350, non-OC.

You can forget about 4.5ghz using TX-3 though, unless you don't mind running it at the brink of breaking down due to overheat.

Realistic figure with TX-3 probably goes to around 3.5ghz to 3.8ghz range with some vcore boost.

Thanks dor the reply bro,im forgot to kention im use liquid coolen by CM,actually i alredy get 4.2ghz and run prime95 about more than 8 hours and got no problem,but my graphic become not really clear like have a wave especially when movie or trailer in the game appear,really need help on this T.T

Whether it's CM Seidon or Nepton, it would do a lot better than the TX-3.

As for the graphic, it shouldn't have such problem as that one's a matter of your R9 280X which would not be affected by your overclock.