Needs assistance! PC freezes during overclocking despite stable temperatures.
Needs assistance! PC freezes during overclocking despite stable temperatures.
Hi, I'm 15 and built my own PC during the holidays. I chose a budget build and didn’t get the CPU I had hoped for, so I looked into overclocking. I purchased the Master Hyper 103 cooler and started adjusting settings. After reaching 3900MHz with SpeedFan and another program, both reported temperatures below 40°C despite the low readings. I’m now trying to maximize performance for gaming. Are these tools correct? I’m a bit confused and concerned about high temps.
Pc specs:
-8GB (2x4GB) Corsair Vengeance Blue Low Profile 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Dual/Quad Channel Kit
-GIGABYTE GA-78LMT-USB3 AMD 760G (Socket AM3+) Micro-ATX Motherboard
-AMD (Piledriver) FX-6300 3.50GHz (4.10GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 6-Core Processor - Retail
-Thermaltake TR2 Challenger 500W 80+ Certified APFC Power Supply OEM
-Thermaltake Versa H23 Midi Mesh Tower Case USB3 Blue ODD Bays With Side Window
- 250GB Samsung 750 EVO Series Solid State Drive - MZ-750250BW
-Asus GeForce GTX1050 Expedition 2GB Graphics Card
Thanks for any assistance!
Update: I received a notification about scanning and repairing the hard drive, followed by another alert when Windows failed to load.
1) I'm happy your OC helps, but there's simply no way it's helping as much as 50% or so improvement unless there was some very, very odd issue causing your CPU frequency to plummet under 3GHz whilst gaming then maintain 4.2GHz or so with the OC.
You can't increase the FPS more than the amount of the overclock. If you overclock by 10% you can't achieve more than a 10% FPS boost. (it's slightly more complicated as Windows uses some resources but even if there was some core conflict that's not ideal a 10% boost still wouldn't be that significant)
2) 4.4GHz OC?
There are several factors that prevent a higher overclock from being stable so it's hard to answer. This includes:
a) power supply quality
b) power delivery from motherboard VRM's...
It seems to be common stability problems during normal overclocking, and Elbert is correct—adding more voltage might not always work. You might hit the CPU's maximum limits, unless you have something like liquid nitrogen nearby. This is the most useful guide I've found for overclocking this particular CPU design: http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-b...otherboard
Hey,
1) It's completely impossible for you to be under 40degC while running Prime95. That must be an error or a mismatch with the sensor data. Maybe try using CORE TEMP instead. For those AMD CPUs, the ideal maximum temperature is around 70degC.
2) The CPU is already turboing at 4.1GHz, so your overclocking seems unnecessary unless you have an excellent cooler (not the original one) and plan to go well above 4GHz (like 4.4GHz).
3) Your motherboard and power supply also play a role in how stable the overclock will be.
Please remember that the highest possible FPS boost depends on how much you overclock the CPU. For instance, if it stabilizes around 3.8GHz while under stress, then reaching 4.2GHz during gameplay would be necessary to achieve a 10% increase in FPS.
This doesn’t represent an enormous gaming improvement.
At certain times, especially when the CPU is the only limiting factor, you might see a noticeable rise—up to 50 FPS to 55 FPS if the CPU were the sole constraint.
Therefore, it’s not a significant difference for most gamers.
Now, based on the game and its settings, you might not encounter a CPU bottleneck at all.
A modest overclock is acceptable with a good cooling solution, but the greatest gains in gaming likely come from fine-tuning the game configurations.
Here’s an example of adjusting a game such as Assassin's Creed:
1) check the FPS indicator (Steam also offers this)
2) begin playing
3) disable VSYNC
4) modify the game resolution (e.g., 1920x1080), apply AA (double MSAA), and other quality settings until you achieve optimal visuals while keeping at least 60 FPS for most of the time
5) then enable Adaptive VSYNC (NVidia Control Panel → manage 3d settings → add game → adaptive VSYNC → save)
6) test: it should run smoothly at a locked 60 FPS with VSYNC enabled most of the time, but if it can’t sustain 60 FPS then it will turn off, which may cause screen tearing but not the stuttering VSYNC can produce when FPS doesn’t match the monitor speed.)
LOAD ERROR FOR WINDOWS?
I would proceed as follows:
a) keep the default CPU and memory configurations (avoid overclocking)
b) perform a complete MEMTEST86 check at www.memtest86.com
c) reinstall Windows if issues continue
d) execute full HD diagnostics (consult the HDD manufacturer's website for available software)
It shouldn't be necessary to overclock on a 760G motherboard, especially with its 4 + 1 phase design. Also, as others mentioned, overclocking isn't effective since your CPU turbo reaches 4.1Ghz. I'd suggest keeping it below 4.5Ghz for better results, considering the CPU's low IPC. You might have asked about this before buying the 6-year-old CPU.
The situation shouldn't involve overclocking on a 760G motherboard, as it features a 4 + 1 phase design. Others have noted that overclocking isn't effective here because your CPU turbo reaches 4.1Ghz. I believe keeping the clock below 4.5Ghz would yield minimal gains, mainly due to the CPU's low IPC. You might have considered this before buying the 6-year-old CPU. The CPU isn't terrible, and achieving around 60FPS in certain games could suffice for your needs. With games becoming more thread-heavy, the six cores should perform better over time. DOOM serves as a solid example of how well-designed VULKAN or DX12 titles can run smoothly even on lower-end systems. Regarding overclocking, his motherboard is capable of handling light adjustments since it likely supports an FX-8350 requiring more than 30% extra power. As for performance effects, I've already covered what to anticipate. Ultimately, many games will run well and look good on this setup. I wouldn't push demanding titles unless your CPU specs are close to the minimum suggestions. Still, there are plenty of newer and older games that perform adequately.
Core Temp was designed specifically for Intel processors; for AMD CPUs, the most dependable temperature monitoring tools are AMD Overdrive. Some issues with sensors or software are typical on those FX chips, since it's highly unlikely a Hyper-103 will cope with a 95W CPU under Prime95 when all six cores run at full capacity—especially considering idle temperatures. It usually comes with a 140w TDP cooler, which is essentially a solid upgrade to the Noctua NH-D9L, though it may not handle the intense heat generated by six cores running at 100% continuously.
Yes, the 760G model is built to manage the 125W 8-core FX, one of the few after the BIOS update. Over the years, all FX processors have struggled about two-thirds the IPC of comparable Intel chips, which affects performance in single-threaded games like Skyrim or CS:GO. However, they can compensate in multi-threaded scenarios where IPC matters less than thread count. Upgrading to a cooler around 4.5GHz or higher would significantly improve both performance and stability.
The maximum safe core temperature for the FX is 62°C, but since AMD doesn’t provide as precise core temp data as Intel, it’s hard to rely on that figure. Instead, monitoring package temperatures will likely show mid-70s before thermal throttling starts. Because of software limitations, Overdrive seems more reliable—it alerts you when temperatures approach critical levels, giving you a clearer warning than the raw numbers.
At 4GHz overclocking, factory voltages on the Vcore should suffice; the problem might stem from the FSB being too high for RAM speed, or placing the RAM beyond its rated limits. I’d recommend downclocking the RAM to 1333MHz before overclocking, keeping the original timings unless you specifically adjust them for the 1333 MHz settings.