Can you confirm if it remains reliable when overclocked and whether it benefits your computer?

F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking Can you confirm if it remains reliable when overclocked and whether it benefits your computer?

Can you confirm if it remains reliable when overclocked and whether it benefits your computer?

Can you confirm if it remains reliable when overclocked and whether it benefits your computer?

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lTalonzl
Member

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07-09-2016, 05:55 PM

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I have a CPU made by AMD A8-6600K (70 to 80 Degrees when playing a game... I know I messed up).
Mobo is using F2A68HM-DS2.
I’m facing a bottleneck on my GPU (Rx 460 powercolor) in CSGO and wonder if overclocking the CPU would help. Do you think it could make a difference? Is there a stable overclock setting for this CPU that might prevent the GPU from being bottlenecked? Thanks for your help.

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lTalonzl

07-09-2016, 05:55 PM #1

I have a CPU made by AMD A8-6600K (70 to 80 Degrees when playing a game... I know I messed up).
Mobo is using F2A68HM-DS2.
I’m facing a bottleneck on my GPU (Rx 460 powercolor) in CSGO and wonder if overclocking the CPU would help. Do you think it could make a difference? Is there a stable overclock setting for this CPU that might prevent the GPU from being bottlenecked? Thanks for your help.

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nemesis08
Junior Member

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07-11-2016, 02:22 PM

#2

The testing I recommended (watching Ghz and thermal margin) will help confirm whether the issue is due to overheating causing thermal throttling. Once we verify that, we can explore possible solutions.

A significant CPU upgrade may be necessary. Your motherboard restricts viable options for improvement. Achieving a solid performance increase will likely need a completely new platform CPU/motherboard/RAM setup.

If your CPU is experiencing thermal throttling, addressing it should result in noticeable performance gains.

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nemesis08

07-11-2016, 02:22 PM #2

The testing I recommended (watching Ghz and thermal margin) will help confirm whether the issue is due to overheating causing thermal throttling. Once we verify that, we can explore possible solutions.

A significant CPU upgrade may be necessary. Your motherboard restricts viable options for improvement. Achieving a solid performance increase will likely need a completely new platform CPU/motherboard/RAM setup.

If your CPU is experiencing thermal throttling, addressing it should result in noticeable performance gains.

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Angelclaw
Junior Member

47

07-13-2016, 01:08 PM

#3

I believe you're experiencing thermal throttling because your CPU is getting too hot. It's probably around the high sixties. Keep an eye on your CPU speed in GHz and notice any drops with rising temperatures—this suggests you might need improved cooling.

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Angelclaw

07-13-2016, 01:08 PM #3

I believe you're experiencing thermal throttling because your CPU is getting too hot. It's probably around the high sixties. Keep an eye on your CPU speed in GHz and notice any drops with rising temperatures—this suggests you might need improved cooling.

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CyberPim
Member

221

07-14-2016, 07:33 AM

#4

I just realized to download and overclock while keeping an eye on your thermal margin. If it reaches zero, you'll face throttling. You won't be able to overclock if your CPU is already throttled and there aren't suitable upgrades for your motherboard.

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CyberPim

07-14-2016, 07:33 AM #4

I just realized to download and overclock while keeping an eye on your thermal margin. If it reaches zero, you'll face throttling. You won't be able to overclock if your CPU is already throttled and there aren't suitable upgrades for your motherboard.

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bradso90
Junior Member

10

07-14-2016, 11:39 AM

#5

I believe you might be experiencing thermal throttling because your CPU is overheating. It’s possible the temperature reached around the high sixties. Check your CPU speed in GHz and observe if it decreases with rising heat—this suggests you may need improved cooling.

What cooler would be best for you? Also, overclocking could potentially help prevent your CPU from becoming a bottleneck for your GPU.

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bradso90

07-14-2016, 11:39 AM #5

I believe you might be experiencing thermal throttling because your CPU is overheating. It’s possible the temperature reached around the high sixties. Check your CPU speed in GHz and observe if it decreases with rising heat—this suggests you may need improved cooling.

What cooler would be best for you? Also, overclocking could potentially help prevent your CPU from becoming a bottleneck for your GPU.

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MattIXC
Member

196

07-14-2016, 07:05 PM

#6

Just recalled, download and over drive while keeping an eye on your thermal margin. If it reaches zero, you'll face throttling. You won't be able to overclock if your CPU is already throttled and there aren't any suitable upgrades for your motherboard.

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MattIXC

07-14-2016, 07:05 PM #6

Just recalled, download and over drive while keeping an eye on your thermal margin. If it reaches zero, you'll face throttling. You won't be able to overclock if your CPU is already throttled and there aren't any suitable upgrades for your motherboard.

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Pangaea_
Member

191

07-14-2016, 08:34 PM

#7

The testing I recommended (watching Ghz and thermal margin) and demonstrating it as thermal throttling because of overheating will help us confirm the issue. Once we verify this, we can explore possible solutions.

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Pangaea_

07-14-2016, 08:34 PM #7

The testing I recommended (watching Ghz and thermal margin) and demonstrating it as thermal throttling because of overheating will help us confirm the issue. Once we verify this, we can explore possible solutions.

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gamer2hokv
Member

198

07-16-2016, 03:58 AM

#8

I believe your CPU slows down significantly at high speeds, around 65C and higher, though this is based on recollection.

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gamer2hokv

07-16-2016, 03:58 AM #8

I believe your CPU slows down significantly at high speeds, around 65C and higher, though this is based on recollection.