Overclocking a FX6300
Overclocking a FX6300
I've been trying to boost my 6300's performance because I know it can hit 4Ghz easily, and even higher. The issue is that in BIOS, the vCore doesn't show "1.40v"; you can only adjust it using the "+"/"- keys, and the displayed value is just . I've looked it up and it seems to be about offset voltage. I've tried understanding how to use it for overclocking but it's still unclear to me. The main question is, how can I push it to 4Ghz or a bit more?
That's the value I got when I pressed the "+" key once.
That's how it works without touching anything.
Thanks in advance!
my mobo works identically, just press the + button until you reach the desired voltage ^-^
my mobo is the same, just use the + button until you reach the desired voltage ^-^
For instance, I pressed the + button three times (the exact count is fuzzy), set the clock to 4000Mhz, and when the computer started it reported "Overlock failed" – I had to check the BIOS and reset everything back to normal :/
you'll need to press it more than three times
i wouldn't jump straight to 4.0, take it slow and monitor your temps!
you’ll need to press it more than three times
i wouldn’t jump straight to 4.0, take it slow and monitor your temps
i’ll try again tomorrow. thanks
The setting you're referring to isn't offset voltage, but the real voltage value.
When manual overclocking is turned on, it begins at the minimum safe voltage for stability.
You can simply input the voltage directly using the keyboard.
On this board, the safe range is between 1.3v and 1.4v.
It's a 3+1 phase board—expect limited overclocking.
A 4ghz clock might be achievable below 1.4v, but it depends on your chip's performance.
That setting refers to actual voltage, not offset voltage. When manual overclock is enabled, it begins from the lowest safe voltage for safety. You can simply enter the voltage using the keyboard. On that board, 1.3v to 1.4v is the safe range you should consider. It's a 3+1 phase board, so expect limited overclocking; 4GHz might be possible below 1.4v, but it depends on your chip quality. Sorry for downvoting, I was on my phone. You were correct—I actually entered it, and it kept changing to 0.925. Now it's stable at 4GHz with a vCore of 1.30v. Testing with Prime95 so far has been successful. Thanks!
RockerM3 :
madmatt30 shared some insights about the settings. It seems the value being discussed is actual voltage, not offset voltage. When manual overclock is enabled, it begins at the minimum safe voltage for safety reasons. You can simply enter the voltage using the keyboard. On that board, 1.3v to 1.4v is considered the safe range. It's a 3+1 phase board, so expect limited overclocking; 4GHz might be achievable below 1.4v depending on the chip quality.
Sorry for the downvote, I was distracted by my phone. You were correct—I actually entered it, which is unusual because it kept changing to 0.925. Now it's stable at 4GHz with a vCore of 1.30v. Testing with Prime95 so far has been successful. Thanks for the advice!
I usually manage this consistently, so no need to worry. Just make sure the CPU-Z is visible during testing and monitor core voltage, which reflects the actual load. Also, keep AMD overdrive enabled and watch for clock drops under Prime95—these ASUS boards can struggle with stable clocks, but there are methods to mitigate it.