New Amd Overclocker
New Amd Overclocker
Hi, I'm new to overclocking but understand the fundamentals. I plan to boost my FX6300 to around 3.8ghz using the cooler I'll get, which is a master TX3 EVO I intend to buy. I have a Gigabyte 78lmt USB3 and want to know if this is safe and what voltages are required. Thanks in advance!
Because you're just starting out with OC, focus on raising the CPU's multiplier gradually. Open BIOS and turn off Turbo Mode. Adjust the multiplier one click at a time, save your changes, and exit to Windows. Perform a stress test and monitor temperatures. I recommend these resources for testing:
For stress testing: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/...ntest.html
(use default settings initially)
For temperature monitoring: http://www.hwinfo.com/
If everything appears normal, proceed. Eventually, you may encounter unstable results in IBT or similar tools. If so, reduce the speed and accept it, or slowly increase the vcore (VID) in BIOS to regain stability. Keep the voltage below 1.5V. Then keep adjusting the multiplier.
Because you're just starting out with OC, focus on raising the CPU's multiplier gradually. Open BIOS and turn off Turbo Mode. Adjust the multiplier one click at a time, save your changes, and exit to Windows. Perform a stress test and monitor temperatures. I recommend these resources for testing:
For stress testing: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/...ntest.html
(use default settings initially)
For temperature monitoring: http://www.hwinfo.com/
If everything appears normal, proceed. Eventually, you may encounter unstable results in IBT or similar tools. If so, reduce the speed and accept it, or slowly increase the vcore (VID) in BIOS to regain stability. Keep the voltage below 1.5V. Then keep adjusting the multiplier.
Are my components sufficient? The TX3 isn't much better than the original. Consider a CM 212 Evo model or higher.
So are my components sufficient?
Yes, they work well enough for light overclocking. The motherboard has only 4+1 phases of power, but it includes solid parts and heat sinks when needed. The chipset feels a bit old, though AMD chipsets generally have that same issue. It’s "adequate" rather than top-notch, but it’s been reliable for years with light overclocking on various builds. The FX-6300 starts at 95W, so it should handle you fine. You should easily hit your 3.8 GHz target, especially since turbo boost reaches 4.1 GHz (with some cores off).
Bruh, I’m curious if there’s a cooler with a similar price and size to make sure it’s safe. Does your case have enough space for the 212 EVO? Here are some links you can check:
- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6835103099
- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6835103182
- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6835856005
Clutchc asked about finding a similar cooler with comparable price and size for safety reasons. They inquired if their case can accommodate the 212 EVO and provided links to three models that are roughly the same height. They mentioned their own case is 6.3" tall and suggested others around 6" as well, noting the Hyper 212 EVO might be slightly larger at 159mm. They also wondered if a Cit Vanquish red case would fit the T4 model.