AMD FX-6300 OC model
AMD FX-6300 OC model
Hello everyone, I'm running my AMD FX-6300 on a 4GHz motherboard and curious about pushing it further. I saw a discussion suggesting it depends on the specific motherboard model. I'll share my details: CPU, RAM, graphics card, cooling solution, and the question remains—what’s the upper limit for GHz on this board? Thanks in advance!
It delivers around 4.5Ghz, but I usually don’t suggest it because it consumes a lot of power for minimal gains.
Not compatible with that motherboard or chipset. Overclocking via FX would be a waste of effort—it's designed for specific platforms like Phenoms, Athlons, and Semprons. The VRMs aren't capable of handling the demands of FX overclocking, and the BIOS only supports it as a patch. Adding FX CPUs later after release wouldn't have been the original intention. To prevent throttling, you'd need to target the VRM area directly, which would cause performance drops and stutters in games. The motherboard simply isn't powerful enough for this purpose.
Having worked with the FX platform, I know how challenging it can be to get stable performance even on boards with heatsinks on the VRMs at 4.5GHz. It really depends on the specific VRMs and cooling methods used. Some FX boards support 6GHz (using LN2), while others barely reach 4GHz.
In reality, 4.5 watts is readily achievable with the correct board and configuration. I frequently use this setting for water or chilled water across various chips and boards. I also test boards designed for overclocking. Running my 9590 on air for regular use at 4.5 was perfectly fine, though I used a board built for that purpose. The original poster’s board is intended for office or daily tasks only. Putting anything with higher power draw—like a 6300—onto that board will cause issues. That board likely supports a maximum of around 95W at stock or slightly less. @Sweezo consider upgrading to something like an Asus Sabertooth 2.0 or 3.0, which can handle any chip, including the 9590, without breaking it. Plus, I’ve experienced FX with cooling methods ranging from air to liquid nitrogen, giving me confidence in these components.