Issues with boosting AMD 6350's performance
Issues with boosting AMD 6350's performance
Before I explain the issue, here are your PC specifications: AMD FX 6350 CPU, ASUS M5A97 R2.0 motherboard, 8 gigabytes of RAM, DeepCool Maelstrom 120K water cooler, and a 700-watt power supply unit. Last night, after watching some overclocking videos, I decided to try it myself. I chose the video you linked as a guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MckeAmnDeTk&t=. I set up the same configuration in the BIOS and attempted overclocking. Initially, I tried a base frequency of 4200Mhz at the default voltage (1.385), but it didn’t work in Prime95, so I increased the voltage to 1.4 and achieved stability. Continuing to adjust clock speed and voltage, I managed to reach a stable overclock around 4400Mhz at approximately 1.488 volts. At this setting, temperatures were about 64°C on the socket and 54°C in the core under full load. I’m unsure if the motherboard is limiting performance or if there’s something else I’m missing. This is my first overclock attempt, and I’m a bit worried about going beyond 1.5 volts due to potential damage, but if I keep at 1.488 it won’t improve much. Could you help me understand what might be causing the issue?
Disable FSB/BCLK on defaults; it also increases PCIe bus and memory usage, which isn't ideal for stability.
Are you relying solely on the multiplier for output?
Yes, I'm using a 20x multiplier with a 220 Bus speed.
Keep FSB/BCLK on defaults, as it also affects PCIe bus and memory, which isn't ideal for stability.