Can you safely increase your PC's clock speed with these specifications?

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Can you safely increase your PC's clock speed with these specifications?

Can you safely increase your PC's clock speed with these specifications?

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Terrafin3015
Member

183

11-06-2016, 05:45 AM

#1

Hi,
I just downloaded GTA V and noticed my FPS is about 30 on normal settings, which is much lower than when I play other games. I’m curious if my CPU might be limiting performance and if a slight overclock could help. Before making any changes, I was wondering if it’s safe to do this with my current specs?
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/s7wFHN
CPU - AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler - RAIJINTEK PALLAS Red 56.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
MB - MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory - Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage - Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
GPU - MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card
PSU - EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
Any advice or concerns?
Cheers.

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Terrafin3015

11-06-2016, 05:45 AM #1

Hi,
I just downloaded GTA V and noticed my FPS is about 30 on normal settings, which is much lower than when I play other games. I’m curious if my CPU might be limiting performance and if a slight overclock could help. Before making any changes, I was wondering if it’s safe to do this with my current specs?
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/s7wFHN
CPU - AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler - RAIJINTEK PALLAS Red 56.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
MB - MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory - Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage - Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
GPU - MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card
PSU - EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
Any advice or concerns?
Cheers.

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zTriggered
Member

68

11-07-2016, 06:19 PM

#2

If you buy a new motherboard just for overclocking the CPU and decide to upgrade to Ryzen later you will still have to buy a Ryzen ready motherboard aka a AM4 motherboard, where as the FX series is off of the AM3+ socket so in the long run it wouldn't help much at all... If you have your fx sitting at stock 3.5ghz I've seen them get to anywhere around 4.5ghz safely at pretty high volts though.. If you want to go the upgraded motherboard route for your 6300
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/yFjG3C/a...99fxpror20
this is probably your best bet for the price. Still it's kinda spendy and you will need a decent PSU to overclock too.
Overall, I just recommend to wait for Ryzen as it comes out in 2 weeks. But Yeah a new CPU +...

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zTriggered

11-07-2016, 06:19 PM #2

If you buy a new motherboard just for overclocking the CPU and decide to upgrade to Ryzen later you will still have to buy a Ryzen ready motherboard aka a AM4 motherboard, where as the FX series is off of the AM3+ socket so in the long run it wouldn't help much at all... If you have your fx sitting at stock 3.5ghz I've seen them get to anywhere around 4.5ghz safely at pretty high volts though.. If you want to go the upgraded motherboard route for your 6300
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/yFjG3C/a...99fxpror20
this is probably your best bet for the price. Still it's kinda spendy and you will need a decent PSU to overclock too.
Overall, I just recommend to wait for Ryzen as it comes out in 2 weeks. But Yeah a new CPU +...

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isaiah186
Member

128

11-22-2016, 11:16 PM

#3

Overclocking could be beneficial, but this motherboard isn't up to the job and the power supply is questionable.

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isaiah186

11-22-2016, 11:16 PM #3

Overclocking could be beneficial, but this motherboard isn't up to the job and the power supply is questionable.

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pino_nl
Junior Member

45

11-23-2016, 01:06 AM

#4

Your motherboard supports a 4+1 power phase configuration, which helps prevent overclocking issues.
According to the information available, an 8+2 power phase board would be necessary for successful overclocking.
Therefore, your current motherboard likely won’t handle overclocking effectively.
If you still want to try, it might offer only minor improvements.
GTA V is a CPU-heavy game, and the FX series’ performance is poor under such conditions.
Upgrading to a Ryzen-based system would be a better long-term choice.

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pino_nl

11-23-2016, 01:06 AM #4

Your motherboard supports a 4+1 power phase configuration, which helps prevent overclocking issues.
According to the information available, an 8+2 power phase board would be necessary for successful overclocking.
Therefore, your current motherboard likely won’t handle overclocking effectively.
If you still want to try, it might offer only minor improvements.
GTA V is a CPU-heavy game, and the FX series’ performance is poor under such conditions.
Upgrading to a Ryzen-based system would be a better long-term choice.

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agarmor
Member

223

11-23-2016, 07:12 AM

#5

while gaming, my FPS is about 30 on standard options, which seems low. What are your in-game vSync configurations? It appears it's been adjusted to half the monitor refresh rate.

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agarmor

11-23-2016, 07:12 AM #5

while gaming, my FPS is about 30 on standard options, which seems low. What are your in-game vSync configurations? It appears it's been adjusted to half the monitor refresh rate.

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Xx_Skittle_xX
Junior Member

20

11-29-2016, 11:20 AM

#6

Would performing better than 30fps be ideal? My previous setup used an FX 6350 and GTX 760, usually achieving 50-60fps most of the time, though I experienced dips into the 30s in certain areas like the desert near Trevors house and the city center during daylight. When using a mix of high and normal settings at 1080p, are you pushing the game to its maximum? If so, that’s likely the problem—your system simply can’t handle that level of performance. It seems your setup is capped at 30fps due to VSync being set to half the monitor refresh rate.

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Xx_Skittle_xX

11-29-2016, 11:20 AM #6

Would performing better than 30fps be ideal? My previous setup used an FX 6350 and GTX 760, usually achieving 50-60fps most of the time, though I experienced dips into the 30s in certain areas like the desert near Trevors house and the city center during daylight. When using a mix of high and normal settings at 1080p, are you pushing the game to its maximum? If so, that’s likely the problem—your system simply can’t handle that level of performance. It seems your setup is capped at 30fps due to VSync being set to half the monitor refresh rate.

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GameRakoonn
Junior Member

7

12-06-2016, 05:53 PM

#7

SkyNetRising shares their FPS on normal settings is about 30, which seems low. What are your in-game vsync configurations? It appears they're likely using half the monitor refresh rate. Vsync is probably turned off.

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GameRakoonn

12-06-2016, 05:53 PM #7

SkyNetRising shares their FPS on normal settings is about 30, which seems low. What are your in-game vsync configurations? It appears they're likely using half the monitor refresh rate. Vsync is probably turned off.

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MrBotzz
Member

97

12-06-2016, 08:18 PM

#8

The specific requirements for a motherboard to safely overclock the FX6300 are not detailed in the provided text.

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MrBotzz

12-06-2016, 08:18 PM #8

The specific requirements for a motherboard to safely overclock the FX6300 are not detailed in the provided text.

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humanity13
Member

202

12-07-2016, 01:31 AM

#9

If you purchase a new motherboard solely for CPU overclocking and later decide to upgrade to Ryzen, you'll still need a Ryzen-compatible motherboard, specifically an AM4 model. The FX series doesn't fit the AM3+ socket, so this approach won't be very beneficial in the long term. When your FX reaches 3.5 GHz, it often stabilizes at around 4.5 GHz with higher voltages. If you opt for an upgraded board for your Ryzen 6300, the recommended model is likely the one listed at the link provided. It's a bit pricey, and you'll also need a good power supply to support overclocking. In short, it's better to wait for the Ryzen release, though a new CPU, motherboard, and DDR4 RAM will cost between $500 and $800 or more. This investment will significantly improve your system performance.

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humanity13

12-07-2016, 01:31 AM #9

If you purchase a new motherboard solely for CPU overclocking and later decide to upgrade to Ryzen, you'll still need a Ryzen-compatible motherboard, specifically an AM4 model. The FX series doesn't fit the AM3+ socket, so this approach won't be very beneficial in the long term. When your FX reaches 3.5 GHz, it often stabilizes at around 4.5 GHz with higher voltages. If you opt for an upgraded board for your Ryzen 6300, the recommended model is likely the one listed at the link provided. It's a bit pricey, and you'll also need a good power supply to support overclocking. In short, it's better to wait for the Ryzen release, though a new CPU, motherboard, and DDR4 RAM will cost between $500 and $800 or more. This investment will significantly improve your system performance.