Overclock FX 6300 to 4Ghz
Overclock FX 6300 to 4Ghz
When I first installed this PC, the CPU was already running at 4GHz, but I reduced it back to stock speeds. Now I’m considering bringing it back to overclocking, though I’m unsure how to do it safely without damaging it or causing overheating. I have the same components as when it was overclocked.
Dunlop0078 :
jacobweaver800 :
Well, I took a look at that board, and while its not a bad VRM, its not the best either. It should handle 4ghz no problem, as long as you get some airflow on it. It has no heatsink so it will overheat without a fan blowing directly on it. Try not to bump up the voltages if you can help it. It has 5 choke's and its all solid state capacitors to the CPU, a high end board would have 6 or more chokes, 4ghz shouldn't be too much of an issue.
It's a 3+1 phase, it's pretty bad. I have no idea what the 5th choke near the VRM does but it's not a phase.
http://www.overclock.net/forum/11-amd-mo...abase.html
I did not realize is was only a 4 phase board, you can still try 4ghz although if...
Well, honestly, that motherboard isn't great, and I wouldn't suggest overclocking on it unless you're okay with risking its VRM longevity. You could attempt a 4GHz if you like, but I'd keep the voltage at the standard level if it remains stable and doesn't damage the VRM at higher speeds—then it's fine. It might be worth setting up a fan to direct airflow toward the VRM, even at stock speeds.
When I first received this PC, the CPU was already running at 4GHz overclocked, but I reduced it back to stock speeds. Now I'm considering getting it overclocked again. I understand it can handle it, but I'm unsure how to do it safely without damaging my CPU or causing overheating. My motherboard is the 760GM-P21. I have the same components as when it was overclocked. That board won't last with an OC on the CPU. I don't think it's a good idea.
Well, I took a look at that board, and while its not a bad VRM, its not the best either. It should handle 4ghz no problem, as long as you get some airflow on it. It has no heatsink so it will overheat without a fan blowing directly on it. Try not to bump up the voltages if you can help it. It has 5 choke's and its all solid state capacitors to the CPU, a high end board would have 6 or more chokes, 4ghz shouldn't be too much of an issue.
I checked the board and found it’s not a terrible VRM, though it isn’t the top choice either. It should work with 4GHz if you ensure good airflow. Without a heatsink, it may overheat unless a fan is used directly on it. Try keeping voltages lower if possible. It has five chokes and solid-state capacitors for the CPU—high-end boards usually have six or more chokes, so 4GHz shouldn’t be too much of a problem.
It uses a 3+1 phase setup, which is suboptimal. I’m not sure what purpose the fifth choke near the VRM serves, but it doesn’t appear to be a phase.
Dunlop0078 :
jacobweaver800 :
Well, I took a look at that board, and while its not a bad VRM, its not the best either. It should handle 4ghz no problem, as long as you get some airflow on it. It has no heatsink so it will overheat without a fan blowing directly on it. Try not to bump up the voltages if you can help it. It has 5 choke's and its all solid state capacitors to the CPU, a high end board would have 6 or more chokes, 4ghz shouldn't be too much of an issue.
It's a 3+1 phase, it's pretty bad. I have no idea what the 5th choke near the VRM does but it's not a phase.
http://www.overclock.net/forum/11-amd-mo...abase.html
I did not realize is was only a 4 phase board, you can still try 4ghz although if there is any instability at stock voltages or if the VRM is running really hot with airflow on it then bring it back to stock or buy a new board.
Thank you, I wasn't anticipating such a high volume of replies so rapidly.