fx6300 & ga-970A-ud3p version 4.6 stable
fx6300 & ga-970A-ud3p version 4.6 stable
This is my first time here, I need assistance to make the system stable 4.6-4.7 without overclocking RAM. What should I do?
My bad English sorry
FX 6300
GA-970A-UD3P
Corsair h90
XFX 850w XT Series Bronze
HyperX FURY DDR3 1866 2x4Gb
MSI R9 390
All disable:
APM
C6
C1E
C&Q
CPU unlock
Enable
:
HPC Mode
I recently upgraded my mobo to the same model as yours and have been overclocking my FX-8150. Immediately after installing the new mobo, I added a fan to circulate air over the VRMs as suggested. Our processors generate a significant amount of heat—enough to quickly warm up my living room during prime95 stress tests. This heat originates from the power drawn through the VRMs before it reaches the processor. Even with the heatsinks, the VRMs still get quite hot. When my VRMs throttled on the previous board (because it only had a 4-phase design), they would reduce their frequency to about 25% of the CPU speed for a few seconds until temperatures dropped, after which they would ramp back up and repeat the cycle. I never reached those temperatures on this new setup with my...
I have a 4.4Ghz v1.380 and aim for 4.6 to alleviate the bottleneck in FX6300 with a 390 R9. 4.5ghz v1.4-1.425 in prime95 on 4 cores is working fine under full load, with temperatures staying between 51-52°C. All rear fans are drawing air out.
Any suggestions for the NB core and voltage?
What is the VRM temperature? What is the socket temperature? The fan is running at high speed, indicating possible VRM or socket temperature throttling.
I don't get it either. The Google says something confusing. I'm really stressed and this might be the right answer?
Overclocking the CPU doesn't improve gaming performance. My FX 4300 was set to 4.4Ghz (the default is 3.9Ghz Turbo). Benchmarks suggest a 20% boost, but it didn't affect FPS in Rise of Tomb Raider or Batman Arkham Knight. Excessive overclocking can raise internal PC temperatures, which also increases GPU temps. It's better to focus on upgrading your R9 390 if you specifically need more gaming power.
I recently upgraded my motherboard to the same model as yours and have been increasing the clock speed of my FX-8150. Immediately after installing the new board, I added a fan to circulate air over the VRMs as suggested earlier. Our processors generate a significant amount of heat (enough to quickly warm up my living room during prime95 stress tests), which originates from the power drawn through the VRMs before the processor. This results in the VRMs getting hot, even with the heatsinks attached. When my VRMs were throttling on the previous board (because it only had a 4-phase design), they would reduce their frequency to about 25% for a few seconds until temperatures dropped, after which they would resume and repeat the cycle. I never reached those temperatures on this new setup with the more powerful CPU, but it definitely helps in either case to have an additional fan blowing over them. The VRMs act as heatsinks located on the top-left side of the board, near the left side of your CPU cooler. I attached another 120mm fan to the existing one mounted on the back of my case (through unused holes for securing it), linking it to the rear case fan and then placing the other side on my H105 coolers pump (mounted on the CPU). Attaching it securely to wires or components should be fine as long as it’s solid and doesn’t interfere with the blades. Also, I’m unsure about the exact location of your radiator, but if it’s near the back fan area or obstructing airflow, that could hinder heat dissipation. Check where the silver heatsink is on the left of the CPU and try to maximize airflow there. Lower temperatures are always preferable, as excess heat accelerates wear.
Regarding overclocking, I recently set my CPU to 4.45ghz at 1.43v (240fsb x18.5). Adjusting the frequency also affects RAM, CPU voltage, and other parameters. You can overclock simply by increasing the multiplier, which is much easier. I also tweaked my LLC (load line calibration) to medium, which reduced the voltage drop under load from 1.43v to 1.41v. With default settings, I needed 1.48v due to vdroop. LLC helps prevent the core voltage from dropping too much during high loads. Under stress tests, my socket and CPU temperatures stayed below 45°C. My H105 temps aren’t the issue, but staying under 60°C is important (some suggest up to 70°C in games, though that’s risky).
Performance-wise, overclocking can help in most games, though it depends on the title. My overclocked 7870 GPU was a bottleneck in many games, but my CPU overclock reduced lag in WoW and Forza 6: Apex. While these results aren’t perfect, they’re a step forward. Just avoid pushing it too far to prevent excessive wear. For gaming, stability is key—don’t aim for ultra unless you’re prepared. These chips aren’t the best for gaming, but every adjustment counts. Try not to risk the next 100MHz needing a big voltage boost for stability. 100MHz won’t ruin anything, but it’s not worth the effort.
Hope this helps! This was my first overclocking attempt, but I’ve learned a lot and am now more confident. Always test stability with tools like Prime95, take small steps when adjusting frequencies or voltages, and run tests overnight to confirm. Keep an eye on performance trends and record your results for better understanding. Thanks for the insight!