FX-8300 Any Point OC AMD Fx-300 is a model you might be looking for.
FX-8300 Any Point OC AMD Fx-300 is a model you might be looking for.
Is there any benefit to boosting the FX-8300 with an Asus M5A97 R2.0? I was aiming for better performance and higher speeds but it caused instability. It wasn<|pad|>, so maybe the chip is faulty. I noticed FX-4300 runs at 4.6GHz, so maybe that’s the issue. Thanks.
It seems you're sharing your observation about the performance settings. You mentioned running most of the auto mode with turbo at 4.2Ghz and dynamic, which brings it down to 1.4Ghz during idle for cooler temperatures in the summer. Thanks for the update! Your best FQ is 4.44Ghz at turbo and around 55°C. Edited July 13, 2020 by apoKhallipsa.
55c stays comfortably warm, the standard voltage drops near 62c and you might already understand this, but idle temperatures don't tell the whole story—load temperatures are what truly matter. What setting do you use for the CPU voltage in BIOS? Nailing that adjustment is crucial for letting the system operate smoothly.
I set it to Auto mode now, it sits around 1.2-1.3v with 3.6Ghz base and 4.4Ghz boost, not wanting to crank it too high... past 4.5-4.6Ghz caused issues at 3.8Ghz base, so keeping it lower helps stability. The 300-series won’t handle temps above 60°C due to the 95W rating, so it can’t be pushed like a 125W model. It’s an older unit and my cooler isn’t top-tier for handling GPU heat. Edited July 13, 2020 by apoKhallipsa
It usually takes around 1.40 volts to reach full stability at those frequencies (4.5GHz). That’s what I’d expect, possibly a bit higher or lower depending on the specific chip and board. The 95W rating doesn’t significantly limit overclocking compared to a 125W model; most FX chips operate within a similar range, and the 8300 generally climbs up. The only variations are with the "E" version chips, which often fail earlier than the non-E ones. For overclocking, I tried Bones’ wPrime and FX-8300 Bones’ SuperPi. The results were solid—2 minutes 38 seconds at 734ms and 10 minutes 49 seconds at 562ms. If you’re interested in experimenting, set up with water cooling and a good AIO system; a 2 or 3 fan unit would be ideal. A custom water cooling setup could really help.
The adjustments I made caused the system to become unstable, leading to frequent freezes<|pad|> or crashes. It often only ran at around 3.6Ghz, sometimes reaching up to 4.2Ghz, but even then it would shut down. The FX-4300 could handle up to 4.6Ghz, yet temperatures hit limits and it would stop. I suspect the chip isn’t fully optimized, and changing settings around didn’t help much. The motherboard might also be struggling. Still, it’s better than the 4.6Ghz FX-4300, and I’m okay with moderate overclocking for casual use and gaming.
FX can become quite intense and it doesn't always deliver the performance you expect. Keep in mind you have double the cores compared to the 4300, even though the 4300 is a 125W component. It remains cooler thanks to that advantage, and performance can shift if you go beyond the recommended specs. I still think it's likely the 8300 you own might not be working properly, but since you're modifying it yourself, that's a possibility too. I recommend adding a small fan near the VRM area—it might make a difference. It's been mentioned before that blowing on the socket can sometimes help. I suspect throttling is happening, and maintaining a cooler VRM could address that. Just experiment and observe if it improves things.
I recently experienced a severe cold snap while streaming on Netflix. My setup includes around six fans on the CPU cooler, a heatsink, and airflow around the VRM. It seems adequate for normal operation. The silicon appears solid with its original specifications: 3.3GHz base, 3.6GHz working load, and 4.2GHz under heavy load, with a 1.4GHz idle rate. However, when I altered things—like changing components—I noticed crashes or freezes. It might mean the motherboard struggles to manage more cores than it did with the 4300 series. I’m considering whether to do some overclocking for gaming or not, given the risks involved. I prefer dynamic frequency settings to avoid running over 4GHz when idle, but I’ve learned that high frequencies aren’t always beneficial. There’s a balance, and if I push it too far, performance drops or temperatures rise. I don’t want to risk damaging the system, especially since I have another CPU in a different motherboard for my office work and limited budget for a new PC. Thanks for the consideration!
Ah - I notice all the fans in the photo now! It's clear you're a bit confused. Maybe your board is just getting older, but lately it seems to be acting up more. The only thing I can say is if lowering the temperature helps, and you're already doing your best with adjustments, using water or an AIO might improve things. Good luck!