FX 6300 On MSI 970a SLI Krait
FX 6300 On MSI 970a SLI Krait
Hello there, I'm trying to understand how the voltage numbers in the motherboard BIOS work, especially with OC settings. I've seen many guides about overclocking this CPU, but nothing about the voltage details in the BIOS. It mentions +/-0.xxxxxxx next to the CPU voltage, like 1.096v or something similar. I'm a bit unsure if it means 1 plus that number or another value. My PSU is a TT Smart 650w 80+ bronze, and I'm hoping for a 4.3ghz or higher setup. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
^ not really, the 6300 is a superior chip compared to the Haswell i3's.
You'll need an aftermarket cooler, that's all.
I thought you were expecting a 4.3ghz, so you should already have one.
You're dealing with cooling problems anyway; the stock cooler can handle it at the cost of noise, but it's not working well.
This TT Smart was the top choice I could find, a superior alternative is currently beyond my budget, even the fx8370 offers a more affordable option. Concerning the voltage and de OC, it remains uncertain what the default settings are. The 1.096v at 1.4ghz, 1.384v at 3.5ghz or 1.425v at turbo 4.2ghz (which I have turned off)? The same applies to CPUNB. God, I really need a stable OC for this CPU. Why couldn't they make it simpler, like the ASUS motherboards?
The power supply must never be overlooked... If it begins to provide inconsistent power, it might cause significant harm to your parts.
Additionally, the voltage adapts according to clock speed. That's typical behavior for MSI boards. These factors are among the reasons I suggest choosing Asus boards.
No one seems to have figured out how to customize this CPU for the motherboard. It doesn't matter if it's the PSU or a budget "tier 4" unit—just need a 4.3+ for a few months until I upgrade. I have many numbers to test, but the confusing settings are making it hard to proceed.
Download cpu-z, amd overdrive, prime 95.
Turn off turbocore in bios.
Set multiplier to 20x (4ghz).
Keep voltage at stock for the minute.
Execute cpu-z via open CPU tab.
Activate amd overdrive using open cpu-status tab so core load and thermal margins appear on screen.
Arrange these on your desktop for clear visibility.
Proceed with prime 95 standard test—the basic one that appears when you run it.
Monitor the clocks in overdrive; they should remain stable at 4ghz.
Record the CPU voltage displayed in cpu-z during operation.
Allow the prime test to finish and then share your results here.
Results (i used the "blend" test): The clocks in some cores varied from 4000mhz to 4001mhz in the amd app, cpu-z reported 3999.07 and 4010 for the entire CPU.
Voltage: amd claims 1.35v, cpu-z shows 1.344v
Temperature: Approximately 60°C during testing, 39°C otherwise.
You have any additional details to share?