FX 6300 On MSI 970a SLI Krait
FX 6300 On MSI 970a SLI Krait
WeberDarren97 mentions that ThermalTake Smart power supplies appear to be of low quality. They are unclear about the actual design, as the series has been revised without proper review. We also can't rely on the Smart M units because they are based on a more advanced platform than the Smart.
Why are you so nervous? Just a cheap CPU if it fails might make me want to buy another one suitable for PCMR level gaming. A 70c in a stress test isn't too bad, but if it goes up to 90c the system will reset, so what's the issue? I didn't mention it before, when the Thermal Margin turns red it means it's getting too hot. It's really straightforward. I'd think about reducing the multiplier before shutdown and restart problems occur.
OMG, if I could go back 1.8 years, the first thing I'd do is scold myself for ever considering this purchase. If anyone reads this before buying and getting the AMD CPU, think carefully, bro, even an old i3 is way better than this.
^ 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.
In my country, affordable water or air cooling solutions start at around $170. I might need to compromise on performance and face extended rendering times.
I noticed the red -7.2C on your Thermal Margins with AMD Overdrive and thought: :O
Aftermarket coolers such as the 212 Evo or similar are affordable and work well.
Have you looked for a CM 212 evo? Will it fit your case? They’re not costly, and I hope you can find a good one nearby.
You should avoid dropping the thermal margin below 0-10C when using AMD Overdrive.
AMD processors have a maximum temperature around 72°C; if it approaches or exceeds that, your CPU will begin throttling—this is the chip’s safety mechanism, not a sign of failure, but you should heed it.
Keep in mind the distinction between CPU temperatures and thermal margin in AMD Overdrive: higher temps mean lower margins (how much you can still cool before throttling).
That should help.
Also, verify your fan control settings; if you can’t install an aftermarket cooler, sometimes the fan software won’t reach 100%.
If needed, raise the multiplier without increasing voltage first. Once instability appears, revert to stable settings and slightly boost the voltage.
Keep repeating (increase multiplier until issues arise, then return to last stable settings and add a small voltage increase).
Without an aftermarket cooler, you’ll quickly reach your thermal limits.
Lastly, remove any unnecessary background applications—antivirus, browsers, other programs—to maximize CPU performance for gaming.
Hope this is useful... the 6300 is a decent chip, just give it a bit of care.
Enjoy gaming!