Clocked FX 6300 now has no display or accessories.
Clocked FX 6300 now has no display or accessories.
Hello, I'm a noob for over clocking but i know how to do it, I wanted to overclock my 6300 to 4.2ghz and I knew I needed to turn the voltage up. Instead if doing it in increments, I decided to whack it up to 1.36 v as that's what someone said in a video was good. I saved and restarted pc and the monitors are on but there is no signal and the peripherals, such as mouse and keyboard, are not turning on. I have a cooler master heat sink and replaced the thermal paste under a year ago.
Specs are:
AMD FX 6300
RADEON RX 480 (8GB VRAM)
8GB DRR3 RAM (2X 4GB)
550W PSU
not sure about motherboard but the BIOS is up to date
Begin by resetting your CMOS and restoring your system to normal operation. As observed, simply increasing voltage and multiplier values without proper testing isn't a reliable solution. It's important to identify the exact motherboard you're using. Many budget AM3+ boards offer insufficient power delivery, making them unsuitable for effective overclocking. Additionally, a low-quality power supply can lead to issues, as overclocking raises power usage and pushing a cheap unit to its limits at stock speed may cause failure.
Begin by resetting your CMOS and restoring your system to normal operation at standard speeds. As you've observed, simply increasing voltage and multiplier values without proper testing isn't always effective. It's important to identify the exact motherboard model you're using. Many budget AM3+ boards offer limited power delivery, which may hinder successful overclocking. A subpar power supply unit can also lead to issues, as overclocking raises power usage, and a cheap, generic component might be pushed beyond its capabilities at stock speed.
To attempt overclocking, start by setting your voltage to manual mode and running the system at its default base voltage to verify CPU stability. If stable, gradually increase the multiplier and perform stress tests, continuing until you encounter failure or a crash. Afterward, adjust the voltage incrementally and retest.