How to increase the clock speed of an FX-6300 using a Gigabyte 970 Gaming-Sli motherboard
How to increase the clock speed of an FX-6300 using a Gigabyte 970 Gaming-Sli motherboard
Motherboard: Gigabyte 970 Gaming-Sli
Graphics: EVGA GTX 960 SSC
CPU: AMD FX-6300 Black Edition
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Ram: G.Skill 16GB DDR3
Power Supply: Corsair CX600 80+ Bronze (600 Watt)
Case: MSI Thermaltake Commander
HDD: Toshiba DT01ACA100
The label clearly states my goal, so I’m seeking guidance on safely boosting my FX-6300 on this new board. I aim for a stable performance around 3.8 to 4.0Ghz.
What do you mean by refusing to use it? Which version of Windows are you using?
The adjustment in your CPU clock speed shouldn't impact this. I'm currently running an FX-6300 Black Edition at 4.3Ghz, and I've reached a stable 4.6Ghz on air.
Even if the silicon performance was poor, you should still be able to achieve at least 4.1Ghz.
Same as any other one.
Launch BIOS, configure everything manually, disable all power-saving and turbo features, increase the multiplier slightly, and check for stability. At that point, AMD Overdrive should be applied.
Continue increasing the multiplier until instability occurs, allowing you to raise the CPU voltage by a notch each time, then repeat until the target frequency is achieved.
Be sure to remember where to reset BIOS/CMOS, ensuring it's easily accessible in case of an OC failure and boot issues. Above all, have the manual handy.
CountMike continued the same process.
Launch BIOS, configure everything manually, disable all power-saving and turbo features, increase the multiplier slightly, and check for stability. For that step AMD Overdrive utility would be useful.
Keep increasing the multiplier until you reach instability, then adjust the CPU voltage by one level higher and repeat until the target frequency is achieved.
Yes, remember to know how to reset BIOS/CMOS quickly, as it will be essential if the system fails to boot. Above all, have the manual nearby.
Can I really achieve 4.0Ghz with this motherboard?
Jermaphobe :
CountMike :
Same as any other one.
Launch BIOS, configure everything manually, disable all power-saving and turbo features, increase the multiplier slightly, and check stability. AMD Overdrive should be used at this point.
Keep increasing the multiplier until you reach instability, then adjust the CPU voltage a notch higher and repeat until the target frequency is achieved.
Yes, make sure you understand how to reset BIS/CMOS—it’s important for recovery if the boot fails. Also, remember to keep the manual accessible in case of issues.
Can I really achieve 4.0Ghz with this motherboard?
It might reach 4.5Ghz or more, depending on temperature. The VRM seems to have decent heatsinks.
DrewPC shared his experience with Jermaphobe, suggesting manual BIOS settings, disabling power saving and turbo features, adjusting the multiplier, and checking stability. He mentioned using AMD Overdrive during this process and emphasized the importance of knowing how to reset BIOS/CMOS quickly if an OC fails. He also tested a 4.0Ghz speed and noted it didn’t fully utilize Windows Aero, recommending basic or Classic mode instead.
What you're referring to is about the CPU clock speed changes. It doesn't seem to impact the performance. I'm using an FX-6300 Black Edition at 4.3Ghz, and it's stable at 4.6Ghz in air. Even if there were major issues with the hardware, reaching at least 4.1Ghz shouldn't be a problem.
DrewPC asked about the issue and inquired about the Windows version. He mentioned running an FX-6300 Black Edition at 4.3Ghz and achieving stable performance up to 4.6Ghz. He noted that even with a major silicon issue, reaching at least 4.1Ghz shouldn't be difficult. The suggested fix was a mistake.