Overclocking AMD FX 4300
Overclocking AMD FX 4300
I'm attempting a steady overclock at 4.2 GHz. Others suggest pushing it to 4.8 GHz, but I'm using the standard cooler that came with the board. Without it, I'm stuck above 3.8 GHz and getting a system boot error. It seems my settings might be incorrect. I'm not entirely new to this process, but any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please don't advise me to switch coolers just yet—I want to know before making the change.
What is the process for overclocking in BIOS? How do I disable turbo mode? What about adjusting the multiplier?
Yuno_Gasai :
How are you doing with the BIOS settings? Should I turn off turbo mode? Is the multiplier being increased?
There isn't a turbo mode here, so I think I'm adjusting the overall multiplier. The range is 200 to 500.
You're setting it incorrectly. It seems like you're increasing the base clock speed. Usually, you shouldn't change that unless absolutely necessary. There should be a CPU clock multiplier listed.
This motherboard has different revisions—4.1, 5.0, and 6.0. Which one do you have? I can assist you with it.
Yuno_Gasai :
clutchc :
How am I running in BIOS? Should I turn off turbo mode? Am I increasing the multiplier?
There isn't a turbo mode here, and I think I'm just boosting the overall multiplier. The range is 200-500.
You're doing it wrong. It seems like you're adjusting the base clock. Usually you shouldn't change that unless absolutely necessary. There should be a CPU clock multiplier listed.
This motherboard has different revisions—4.1, 5.0, and 6.0. Which one do you have? I can assist you.
Thanks for your help! Mine is 5.0
Page 19 of your M/B manual indicates the location of the CPU clock multiplier, referred to as "CPU Clock Ratio". You should click on it and enter a value. Some boards allow this action, others provide an option. Regardless, your FX-4300 uses the default ratio (multiplier) of 19, and you should gradually increase it with each click.
Page 19 of your M/B manual indicates the location of the CPU clock multiplier, referred to as "CPU Clock Ratio". It seems you need to click and input a value. Some boards allow this action, while others provide an option. Your FX-4300 uses the default ratio (multiplier) of 19, and you should gradually increase it with one click at a time.
Turbo mode appears as "Core Performance Boost" on that board. If it's active, turn it off. Save your settings and boot to Windows. Execute an Intel Burn Test using its standard configuration.
If temperatures are acceptable and the system passes IBT at default settings, return to BIOS and adjust the multiplier with another click. Save your changes and repeat the process.
Please let me know how much you can achieve based only on the multiplier adjustment.
Thank you for your assistance. I'll give it a shot.
I went to 19.5 and ran the test. Initially, it only reached 1/10 completed, then I encountered a BSOD error saying "WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR". After rebooting once, the same error appeared again, and after another reboot, the test failed within 20 seconds. The BIOS settings are configured as follows: CPU Clock Ratio: x19.5, CPU Northbridge frequency: Auto, Core Performance boost: Disabled, everything else is auto, and hardware thermal control is enabled.