Help Overclocking Fx-6350
Help Overclocking Fx-6350
I'm currently pushing my Amd Fx-6350 with a Corsair H60 AIO running Prime 95 for 15 minutes, and it's not freezing even at 47°C. That reading feels a bit low, but the monitor is showing it. I've configured it to run at 4.5ghz with 1.425 volts—was that too high or too low? What do you think?
I’m currently pushing my Amd Fx-6350 with a Corsair H60 AIO at prime 95 for fifteen minutes without any freezing at 47°C. That reading feels a bit low, but the data from Hwmonitor is what I’m seeing.
I’ve configured it to run at 4.5ghz at 1.425 volts—does that sound too high or too low? What are your thoughts?
First off, the H60 isn’t ideal for overclocking. Surprisingly, the well-known Hyper 212 EVO budget cooler performs better. Keep an eye on your temps and consider upgrading if you aim for 4.7–4.8 GHz.
Second, simply applying random voltages and adjusting a multiplier won’t guarantee the best overclock with minimal heat. You’ll need to spend time tuning and testing properly.
Other points to consider:
What motherboard are you using?
I’m currently pushing my Amd Fx-6350 with a Corsair H60 AIO running Prime 95 for 15 minutes without any freezing at 47°C. That reading feels a bit low, but the data from Hwmonitor is what I’m seeing.
Setting it to 4.5ghz at 1.425 volts seems excessive or insufficient—what are your thoughts?
First off, the H60 isn’t ideal for overclocking. Surprisingly, the well-known Hyper 212 EVO budget cooler performs better. Keep an eye on your temperatures and consider upgrading if you aim for 4.7–4.8 GHz.
Second, randomly adjusting voltages and using a multiplier won’t guarantee the best overclocks with minimal heat. You’ll need to spend time tuning and testing properly.
Other points to consider:
- What motherboard are you using? Good VRM and VRM/chipset cooling are essential.
- What RAM do you have? Overclocking at FSB sometimes means slightly lowering RAM speed, and faster or more stable OC RAM can help.
- What power supply? Clean and stable power is crucial.
And remember:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1140459/bulld...lts-coming
(*Still relevant for Piledriver*)
http://www.amd.com/Documents/AMD_FX_Perf..._Guide.pdf
I suggest combining FSB + multiplier overclocking for optimal system performance.
For a 4.5GHz run on my FX 6350, I only needed around 1.3625v core. With the same model running at 4.950 GHz using a Corsair H110 cooler, I achieved stable 4.8375 GHz operation easily. Voltage wasn’t too high, and pushing beyond 4.9GHz required significant power and generated a lot of heat. Proper tuning will help you discover your chip’s optimal voltage range and efficiency zone.
The outcome of boosting an FX CPU hinges on several elements.
Initially, the quality of your motherboard and the chipset employed play a role.
Additionally, the overclocking capabilities defined by the motherboard and BIOS configurations matter.
The capacity to adjust voltage levels from the CPU core to RAM, along with the chipset, is also important.
Secondly, as mentioned, the efficiency of the cooling system for the CPU is crucial.
Lastly, the production quality or consistency of the silicone used in manufacturing the FX 6350 CPU remains beyond your control, which is why it’s often referred to as the silicone lottery.
Moreover, not all FX-based CPUs, even those with identical specifications, perform equally well under overclocking conditions.
On average, most FX CPUs reach around 800Mhz when set to the stock frequency, making anything higher largely dependent on the quality of the silicone die—free from minor imperfections.
For instance, with a FX 4350 quad-core processor running on water cooling, I achieve a stable 4.9 Ghz under heavy load.
In contrast, another FX 4350 model with the same specifications would likely not surpass 4.6Ghz regardless of adjustments.
The key lies in selecting a CPU that suits each system or attempting to push its limits through overclocking.
I’m currently pushing my Amd Fx-6350 with a Corsair H60 AIO running Prime 95 for 15 minutes without any freezing at 47°C. That reading feels a bit low, but the Hwmonitor is showing it. I’m setting it to 4.5GHz at 1.425 volts—does that sound right or not? What do you think?
First off, the H60 isn’t ideal for overclocking. Surprisingly, the well-known Hyper 212 EVO budget cooler performs better. Keep an eye on your temperatures and consider upgrading if you aim for 4.7–4.8 GHz.
Second, just randomly adjusting voltages and using a multiplier won’t guarantee the best overclocks with the lowest temps. You’ll need to spend time tuning and testing properly.
Other points to consider:
- What motherboard are you using? Good VRM and VRM/chipset cooling matter.
- What RAM do you have? Overclocking FSB sometimes means lowering RAM speed slightly, and faster or more stable OC RAM can help.
- What power supply? Clean and stable power is essential.
Also, have you checked those resources?
- [Overclock.net guide](http://www.overclock.net/t/1140459/bulld...lts-coming)
- [AMD Performance Tuning Guide](http://www.amd.com/Documents/AMD_FX_Perf..._Guide.pdf)
I suggest a mix of FSB + multiplier overclocking for optimal system performance. For my FX 6350 at 4.5GHz, I only needed around 1.3625V core. With a Corsair H110 cooler, I achieved stable 4.950GHz. At 4.8375GHz it was my ideal point for continuous use, and I didn’t need much voltage. Reaching above 4.9GHz required significant voltage and generated a lot of heat. Proper tuning will help you discover your chip’s optimal voltage range.
Thanks for your helpful reply! I’m using a Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 R4 MB, 16GB G.Skill 1600MHz RAM, paired with a Corsair CX-600 watt PSU.
The outcome of boosting an FX CPU hinges on several elements.
Initially, the quality of your motherboard and chipset plays a role.
Additionally, the overclocking capabilities offered by the motherboard and BIOS settings matter.
The capacity to adjust voltages from the CPU core to RAM, along with the chipset, is also important.
Secondly, as mentioned, the effectiveness of the cooling system for the CPU is crucial.
Lastly, the production quality or silicone used in manufacturing the FX 6350 CPU remains beyond your control, which is why it’s often referred to as the silicone lottery.
Moreover, not all FX-based CPUs, even those with identical model numbers, perform equally well under overclocking conditions.