Overclocking for fx6300
Overclocking for fx6300
Well, what I understand is that the FX 6300 shares the same binned orochi die with the FX 4300/4350 and the FX 8300. I’d suggest a solid overclock option. If you’re aiming for more performance, you could push it another 100MHz or slightly lower the voltage.
I tested it using 100 IBT AVX High Stable on my FX 4350. The chip ran hotter because it has six cores. You’ll need more than the required voltage (including the LLC).
Medium LLC
BCLK 199.00-201.00 works best at 200.00
99.7% of FX CPUs achieve these speeds.
The fastest clocks are found on the record golden chips, with only 75-90% reaching 4.8 GHz under less than 1.5V.
Possible settings:
- 20.0x → 1.35000V @ 4.0 GHz (4.1–maybe higher)
- 21.5x → 1.40000V @ 4.3 GHz (4.4–maybe higher)
- 22.5x → 1.45000V @ 4.5 GHz (4.6–4.9 possible)
- 23.5x → 1.52500V @ 4.7 GHz...
Regardless of whether old or new, every overclockable system OC follows the same steps. Start by opening the manual, disabling all power-saving options, and increasing the Multiplier slightly. Test and continue, adjusting the CPU voltage a bit higher each time. When things begin to struggle, raise the voltage further and repeat the process until the system becomes too hot or unstable. Save a backup from that point, as it’s likely you can recover from there.
CountMike shared his method for handling OC systems. He recommends starting with the manual, disabling all power-saving features, increasing the multiplier slightly, testing, and adjusting the CPU voltage if needed. Continue this process until the system stabilizes, then back up the settings for safe recovery.
I couldn't figure out how to adjust the values. Raising and lowering the volume helped. I'm now at 4.3 after staying up until 2 am. There was a blue screen indicating a BIOS issue. I checked the BIOS but didn't make any changes, which happened during the last unstable voltage change. I'll try again soon. I'm currently at 48 degrees and it feels low. When should I be concerned?
I understand that the FX 6300 shares similarities with the FX 4300/4350 and the FX 8300 in terms of the binned orochi die. I suggest you consider a solid overclock option.
If desired, you could push another 100MHz or slightly lower the voltage.
I tested it using 100 IBT AVX High Stable on my FX 4350. The chip ran hotter because it has six cores. It requires more voltage than necessary (including the LLC).
Medium LLC
BCLK 199.00-201.00 is optimal at 200.00
99.7% of FX CPUs achieve these speeds.
The fastest clocks are found on the record golden chips, with only 75-90% reaching 4.8 GHz under less than 1.5V.
20.0x → 1.35000V @ 4.0 GHz (possible 4.1 or higher)
21.5x → 1.40000V @ 4.3 GHz (possible 4.4 or higher)
22.5x → 1.45000V @ 4.5 GHz (possible 4.6-4.9)
23.5x → 1.52500V @ 4.7 GHz (possible 4.8-5.0)
24.0x → 1.55000V @ 4.8 GHz (possible 4.9-5.1)
Avoid aiming for "possible" speeds unless you're willing to stress test.
Keep temperatures in check: below 60°C during gaming, 70°C during stress tests. Run fans at full speed during stress tests and stop immediately if it exceeds 70°C. Limit stress tests to a maximum of 1.52500V for longevity. These CPUs tend to overheat above 1.5V.
Never exceed 1.55V. I personally experienced this when running 5.0 GHz at 1.63V for three months; at 1.55V it can't sustain 4.9 GHz anymore. It would have limited itself to 4.8 GHz due to electromigration.
Avoid overclocking RAM alongside the CPU, as the IMC might become stressed and cause instability. Refrain from running AVX stress tests at voltages above 1.5V—these tests generate excessive heat.
Finally, be cautious.