Amd fx6350 help for 1st OC version ga-990fxa-ud3 r4.0
Amd fx6350 help for 1st OC version ga-990fxa-ud3 r4.0
Hi
I'm looking for help with my 1st OC as in the title.
My systems specs Ga-fxa-ud3 r4.0 bios updated f3,
Amd FX-6350 black edtion vishera 3.9ghz,
32gb Crucial Ballistix Elite1866 ddr3 pc3-14900 cl9 mem spec 9 9 9 27 and since gigabytes board mem specs it can only run at 1333mhz since all slots are filled. I have bios running it at 1600 @1.625v with xmp, so more ram then actually needed.
Water cooled with Corsair H80i gt both fans setup as exhaust current temps are running idle 29-33c and under AOD's Stability test reach 40.5c on a 30 min test.
Thermaltake 750w 80+bronze psu
4 intake fans 1 of which is a high static pressure fan with duct work directed towards the h80i
250 g hdd
3 tb hdd
gpu isn't that great but can be changed later Evga Geforce GTX-650 1mb
Corsair Carbide spec 2 case
23inch Samsung Tv / Monitor setup DVi- D or I 1 of the 2.
running win 10.
System is stable at mem voltage. It just ran 24/5 running a program(PlayOn) I use to record movies / tv shows off of netflix and other services, In this process no downloading, it streams and records to the 3tb hdd then I transfer them over to a WD external My passport 2tb Wireless I take out on the road with me. Checking with tech support of playon if a movie is 2 hrs long it will take 2 hrs. to finish, doesn't matter whether you have DSL or Broadband.
I do have AOD on it and played with it for awhile and did get 4.5ghz. i did take some notes of values. Yes I now AOD is not a true OC, thats the reason I'm here.
Have downloaded & Running CPU-Z, Speed Fan and also have the Corsair Link software can monitor / control h80i gt for desktop, and have Easy Tune 6 as referance help and additional fan control.
I only play facebook games so this is not for gaming, but in time it could become my son's.
I would like it to run the best it can while i record and multitask.
For additional help i have a laptop so we could do the desktop changes in real time.
Anyone want to Help?
Serbia operates on GMT+1, which means it’s unlikely the time was 4.20 AM when you slept. Some users with advanced cooling systems handled frequencies above 5GHz successfully, though they faced extreme voltage fluctuations and instability similar to plutonium behavior. My approach starts by disabling all power-saving functions and turbo settings. I set CPU and RAM manually to default levels, then gradually increase the multiplier until stability returns. Raising voltage is only done when instability appears. Lowering the multiplier slightly improves performance, but only if other components like RAM and thermal management remain stable or if voltage drops occur due to overload. The BIOS includes robust safeguards that automatically reduce performance if OC settings are pushed too high.
I have a similar configuration, same MB but an earlier version (1.1), BIOS F14b. The cooling uses air Mugen3 with push-pull fans and solid case cooling in a Chieftek full tower.
I run it continuously at 7.715 GHz.
Multiplier is 23, FSB 205. Everything is configured manually.
VID stands at 1.325, LLC Normal and at full load the core voltage reaches 1.392V.
At idle, the temperature stays around 45°C, and even during prolonged full or near-full load it doesn't drop below 20°C, indicating a true core temperature of about 50°C.
The VID is set to 1625 to account for FSB.
It's crucial to keep BIOS values in manual mode, disable turbo and all power-saving features. I let all fans run at full speed continuously.
I use AOD as the main reference for temperatures and voltages, but avoid using it for overclocking since the system becomes unstable at much lower OC levels than in BIOS.
Wow, that must be a record on Cpu-z. I need guidance on the BIOS order for making changes and what to do next during a bad boot. Also, regarding my memory limits from the board, should I save everything first and default to 1333 or keep it and try starting or defaulting then attempting to recover? I’m based in Denver, Co metro area, and I noticed the post time was 4:20 AM LOL.
Serbia operates on GMT+1, which means it’s unlikely the time was 4.20 AM when you slept. Some individuals using advanced cooling solutions achieved performance above 5GHz, though voltage fluctuations and instability were significant. My approach begins by disabling all power-saving functions and turbo settings. I set CPU and RAM to manual mode, then incrementally increase the multiplier until stability returns. Voltage adjustments are made cautiously. Lowering the multiplier slightly allows fine-tuning for better performance. Avoid using OC unless stable; sometimes lower GHz with optimized RAM and RAM capacity or controlled voltage prevents overheating. The system includes robust safety features that reduce speed if OC is excessive. A dual BIOS setup ensures a reset from the second BIOS in case of failure, or a reliable BIOS reset if the system can’t boot normally. It’s best to adjust OC gradually—no two CPUs react identically—and follow a careful, step-by-step process because different configurations respond differently. "Silicone Lottery" is the name some use for this method.
CountMike shared his experience about the situation, noting that Serbia operates on GMT+1 and he slept soundly. He mentioned encountering high-end cooling solutions with frequencies above 5GHz, though they required unstable voltage conditions. He explained his process of disabling power-saving features and turbo, adjusting CPU and RAM settings manually, then gradually increasing multiplier and voltage until stability returned. He emphasized avoiding OC if instability persists, suggesting lower GHz could improve performance under certain conditions. He also highlighted the built-in safety features in MB that prevent overclocking and the availability of a dual BIOS for recovery options. He advised proceeding cautiously with OC, comparing it to the "Silicone Lottery."
I noticed a lot of information under the bios section and about setting manual. I saw cool & quit, and something related to core in that area. Tonight I’m not doing much because it’s late and I have to leave tomorrow for six days—I drive a truck and will be back sometime Thursday. I have two new fans coming from FrozenCpu. The high static is 3000 rpm-110 cubic feet minimum, which the stock fans on the H80i only provide 76-78 cfm. I’ll recheck temperatures then and try again. I was looking around in bios and might have turned turbo off already; it didn’t bounce between 3.9 and 4.2 anyway, so I’ll get back. Is there a simple way to send pictures here? Thanks for the help so far.
Hey newcomers,
Ran Aod stable at 4.6ghz temps around 44.5c with full CPU usage using the stress test.
My H80i GT had plenty of RPM left on both pumps and fans.
Until I gather more details and gain more experience in the BIOS, I’ll stick with Aod.
Thanks for the feedback, CountMike.