Gigabyte GA-990x with Fx 6300 overclocking
Gigabyte GA-990x with Fx 6300 overclocking
Will this overclock perform adequately? I'm a bit concerned about the motherboard overheating at high clocks. With only a front 120mm fan and the H55 blowing out the back, should I install an additional 120mm fan for the side panel or is it manageable? My case doesn't have fans on top, so I might mount the H55 up and add a fan in the back. The goal clocks of 4.4 - 4.9GHz really depend on how lucky I am with my CPU.
This board works well for overclocking. On my systems using a 120mm Corsair AIO cooler (H60), I stick to Corsair's advice of directing fresh air through the radiator into the case. After that, I install a top exhaust fan to expel hot air from the case. This prevents cooling the radiator with warmer air from inside.
Also, the power supply unit you have isn't ideal for overclocking.
This board works well for overclocking. On my systems using a 120mm Corsair AIO cooler (H60), I stick to Corsair's advice of directing fresh air through the radiator into the case. After that, I install an exhaust fan to push out any hot air from the case. This prevents cooling the radiator with warmer air inside.
Also, the power supply unit you have isn't ideal for overclocking.
That's a solid board for overclocking. It should perform adequately. On my setups with a 120mm Corsair AIO cooler (H60), I stick to Corsair's advice of directing fresh air through the radiator into the case. After that, I install a top exhaust fan to expel any hot air from the case. This prevents cooling the radiator with warmer case air.
By the way, the PSU you have isn't ideal for overclocking. It might still function, but it may not be sufficient. Would it work enough for your needs, or should you consider a better one?
Vincent tha dude:
clutchc :
That board is suitable for overclocking. It should work well. On my systems, I use a 120mm Corsair AIO cooler (H60) and follow their advice to let the rad fan draw fresh air through it into the case. After that, I install a top exhaust fan to expel any hot air from the case. This prevents cooling the rad with warmer case air.
By the way, the PSU you have isn’t the best choice. It’s not ideal for overclocking. Would your budget allow for a better PSU? I wouldn’t risk trying this with the current one. What’s your price range for a PSU?
Vincent tha dude:
clutchc :
That's a decent board for OC'ing. Should be fine. On my rigs with a 120mm Corsair AIO cooler (H60), I follow Corsair's advice of using the rad fan to blow fresh air through the radiator into the case. Then I install a top exhaust fan to expel any hot air from the case. This way, you avoid cooling the radiator with warmer case air.
Btw, the PSU you have isn't the best choice. It's not ideal for overclocking. Will it still function adequately for my needs, or should I consider a different one?
I personally wouldn't try any OC'ing with that PSU. What's your budget for a new one?
I don't have any money right now for parts.
The PSU is a budget option that works well for everyday tasks on that system. However, it lacks the quality needed for overclocking. If you still choose to overclock, proceed at your own risk.
The PSU is a budget version, suitable for regular use but lacks the quality needed for overclocking. If you choose to overclock, be aware of the potential dangers involved.
There are various possibilities from just shutting down or restarting to a total PSU failure. If it crashes suddenly, it could damage other parts when it happens. That situation is less common but still possible.