FX-6300 and ASUS M5A78L-M USB 3 overclocking assistance
FX-6300 and ASUS M5A78L-M USB 3 overclocking assistance
I increased my overclock from 3.5ghz to 4ghz and it runs smoothly. However, during Intel Burn Test and Prime95, my PC crashes. I lowered it back to 3.9ghz and the tests stopped failing. Why does it fail at 4ghz? Also, temperatures are fine with liquid cooling, reaching a max of about 40°C even during testing. We have the same processor and motherboard in this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPpKfx7g3c4), but he managed it without issues. Do you think my power supply might be the problem? Should I keep running at 4ghz and ignore the warnings from Prime95 and Intel Burn Test? Thanks in advance!
Each chip behaves uniquely. I increased my FX 6300's speed to 4.2GHz and adjusted the voltage to 1.41V. Sometimes you get lucky with the silicon, other times you end up with what you had. The key is a solid motherboard and cooler setup. With the board you have, I wouldn’t risk overclocking due to heat concerns for the VRMs. As CountMike mentioned, 4.0 should be fine given the FX 6300’s turbo boost up to 4.1GHz. Personally, I’d choose a more overclock-friendly board, which is affordable and available easily. This option looks promising:
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-DDR3-Mic...B009FC3YJ8
Use AMD Overdrive to evaluate, any passing test suffices for other purposes. Additional factors to think about include MB (not ideal for OC but 4.0 should work), CPU cooler (standard is not recommended for high performance), CP voltage likely needs to be increased, possibly above 1.4v.
CountMike summarized the key points for testing, noting that AMD Overdrive is sufficient for any other purpose. He mentioned other factors like CPU cooler, voltage requirements, and suggests higher voltages might be needed. He also asked about adjusting the CPU voltage and clarified that adding voltage isn't necessary when overclocking to 4ghz.
Each chip behaves uniquely. I increased my FX 6300's clock speed to 4.2GHz and adjusted the voltage to 1.41V. Sometimes success comes from luck, other times it’s a result of the hardware you choose. A solid motherboard and cooler pairing are essential. With the board I’m using, I wouldn’t risk overheating the VRMs. As CountMike mentioned, 4.0 should be fine given the FX 6300’s turbo boost up to 4.1GHz. Personally, I’d opt for a more overclock-friendly board, which is affordable and available easily. This option looks promising:
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-DDR3-Mic...B009FC3YJ8