Is my FX 6300 Throttling?
Is my FX 6300 Throttling?
I have an FX 6300 overclocked to 4.3 ghz with a hyper 212 evo. The motherboard is an ASUS m5a97 le r2.0. During stress tests with prime95, my CPU temperatures reach up to 65 degrees Celsius before dropping sharply and then rising again. These sudden drops cause the clock speeds to fall to around 1.5ghz. I’m confident the cooling is sufficient, so my main worry is the VRM since there are no heatsinks on the board. Can I take any steps to fix these fluctuations? And if not, should I lower the overclock slightly to prevent these problems?
TheGreatClam :
I'm using an FX 6300 that's been overclocked to 4.3 ghz with a hyper 212 evo. My motherboard is an ASUS m5a97 le r2.0. During stress tests with prime95, my CPU temperatures can spike up to 65 degrees Celsius before dropping sharply and then rising again. At those low points the clock speeds fall to about 1.5ghz. I’m sure the cooling should handle it, but my main worry is the VRM since there’s no heatsink on them. Can I take any steps to prevent these sudden drops? Or should I lower the overclock slightly to avoid this problem? That board seems poorly suited for overclocking—it has weak VRMs and the evo lacks proper airflow.
The reason clocks are dropped is because it hit 65 degrees. That's the highest temperature the CPU can handle, so it makes sense for it to lower its clock speed to cool down. Before adjusting the cooling system or clocks, inspect the case for dust, check the heatsink on the CPU for any dust buildup, and reapply the thermal paste if needed. If this isn't sufficient, you may need to replace the cooler [hyper evo] or reduce the CPU's clock speed and rerun the stress test.
TheGreatClam :
My FX 6300 is overclocked to 4.3 ghz with a hyper 212 evo. The motherboard is an ASUS m5a97 le r2.0. During stress tests with prime95, CPU temperatures spike up to 65 degrees Celsius before dropping sharply and then rising again. At those low points the clock speeds fall to about 1.5ghz. I’m certain the cooling should handle it, but my main worry is the VRM setup since there’s no heatsink on them. Can I take any steps to prevent these sudden drops? Or should I lower the overclock slightly to avoid this problem?
This board seems poorly suited for overclocking—it has weak VRMs and the Hyper 212 evo lacks proper airflow. The standard heatsink works better with it.
In short, you’re experiencing throttling and poor temperatures. It’s best to reduce the overclock a bit so it doesn’t reach 65°C and to avoid further drops. The VRMs might also be contributing to instability, so further adjustments could be necessary.
Rogue Leader provided feedback on an FX 6300 overclocked with a hyper 212 evo. The system experiences significant temperature spikes during stress tests, dropping to around 65 degrees Celsius before rebounding. The concern is the lack of adequate cooling and VRM performance. The user suggests reducing the overclock slightly or adjusting settings to prevent throttling and potential damage.
Rogue Leader:
I wouldn't have done it, you never know what might take it too far.
I was going through some research and checked the video I watched on overclocking. It turns out my man had me crank the voltage up to 1.4, which caused really high temperatures. I just lowered it back to 1.3 and am now at maximum temps of 53 degrees Celsius—everything turned out okay.
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TheGreatClam :
Rogue Leader :
I wouldn't have done it, you never know what could drive it too far.
I was going through some research and checked the video I watched on overclocking techniques. It turns out my man had me crank the voltage up to 1.4, which caused such high temperatures. I just lowered it back to 1.3 and am now at peak temps of 53 degrees Celsius, everything worked out fine.
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That's a win. One issue with overclocking videos is that each CPU is unique, so some might need 1.4v to reach the desired speed. You still have to watch those weak VRMS—system might be stable now but could fail later.