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Compare AMD FX 6300 and GTX 960 for maximum overclocking potential.

Compare AMD FX 6300 and GTX 960 for maximum overclocking potential.

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macmacoo
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01-18-2016, 10:04 PM
#1
Do you have any suggestions for the top overclocking kits that work well for both of these? I'm trying to play games and so far it's holding up. I should consider upgrading soon, but I'm hoping for a good deal in the next 1 or 2 years. Thanks for your help!
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macmacoo
01-18-2016, 10:04 PM #1

Do you have any suggestions for the top overclocking kits that work well for both of these? I'm trying to play games and so far it's holding up. I should consider upgrading soon, but I'm hoping for a good deal in the next 1 or 2 years. Thanks for your help!

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NathanR777
Member
112
01-20-2016, 04:28 PM
#2
You should be able to achieve 4.5GHz with that configuration. Begin increasing the multiplier in the BIOS gradually, one step at a time, and monitor the results. When errors appear, raise the processor voltage accordingly and continue testing. Download and install AMD Overdrive from https://www.techspot.com/downloads/4645-...drive.html to evaluate temperature and voltage data. Utilize Logging to observe the process during tests.
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NathanR777
01-20-2016, 04:28 PM #2

You should be able to achieve 4.5GHz with that configuration. Begin increasing the multiplier in the BIOS gradually, one step at a time, and monitor the results. When errors appear, raise the processor voltage accordingly and continue testing. Download and install AMD Overdrive from https://www.techspot.com/downloads/4645-...drive.html to evaluate temperature and voltage data. Utilize Logging to observe the process during tests.

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csige791
Posting Freak
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02-07-2016, 06:57 PM
#3
OCing a processor really relies on the motherboard, while for GPUs it depends on the specific model and case cooling.
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csige791
02-07-2016, 06:57 PM #3

OCing a processor really relies on the motherboard, while for GPUs it depends on the specific model and case cooling.

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PlazmaIce
Member
62
02-09-2016, 03:12 PM
#4
CountMike suggests avoiding OC attempts without a solid aftermarket CPU cooler. He emphasizes that OC depends heavily on the motherboard and case cooling setup. He explains that even with the same CPU, performance differences can arise based on the chip and the specific cooler used. He notes that some CPUs may not overclock effectively, while others could reach significant boosts before overheating. He also mentions that GPU overclocking is similar, though it depends on what people are actually pushing.
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PlazmaIce
02-09-2016, 03:12 PM #4

CountMike suggests avoiding OC attempts without a solid aftermarket CPU cooler. He emphasizes that OC depends heavily on the motherboard and case cooling setup. He explains that even with the same CPU, performance differences can arise based on the chip and the specific cooler used. He notes that some CPUs may not overclock effectively, while others could reach significant boosts before overheating. He also mentions that GPU overclocking is similar, though it depends on what people are actually pushing.

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ClumsySky
Senior Member
526
02-10-2016, 09:32 PM
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I own an EVGA GTX 960 with 4GB ACX+, a cooler master EVO LED, and a Gigabyte GA 78LMT USB3.
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ClumsySky
02-10-2016, 09:32 PM #5

I own an EVGA GTX 960 with 4GB ACX+, a cooler master EVO LED, and a Gigabyte GA 78LMT USB3.

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iskela99
Member
247
02-11-2016, 04:06 AM
#6
You should be able to achieve 4.5GHz with that configuration. Begin increasing the multiplier in the BIOS gradually, one step at a time, and monitor the results. When errors appear, raise the processor voltage accordingly and continue testing. Download and install AMD Overdrive from https://www.techspot.com/downloads/4645-...drive.html to evaluate temperature and voltage data. Utilize Logging to observe the process during tests.
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iskela99
02-11-2016, 04:06 AM #6

You should be able to achieve 4.5GHz with that configuration. Begin increasing the multiplier in the BIOS gradually, one step at a time, and monitor the results. When errors appear, raise the processor voltage accordingly and continue testing. Download and install AMD Overdrive from https://www.techspot.com/downloads/4645-...drive.html to evaluate temperature and voltage data. Utilize Logging to observe the process during tests.