Overclocking FX-8300 on GA-970A-DS3 budget:)
Overclocking FX-8300 on GA-970A-DS3 budget:)
Hi,
I own a GA-970A-DS3 with a PSU Chieftech rated at 72%, 1333 MHz RAM (AMD-only, overclocked to 1600), and a GameMaxx cooler. Could you suggest some tips for overclocking? I've tried 3.7 and it's fine, but 4.0 got quite hot. I only adjusted the CPU voltage and multiplier. Is that acceptable? Also, I'm using the energy-saving feature enabled, set to COol'n'quiet.
Here’s the revised version:
So, should I just purchase heatsinks for MOSFTETS and everything will be fine?
Also, regarding the PSU – Chieftec GPA-500S 500W, GPU – GIGABYTE 1060 3GB mini, CPU cooler – sorry for the mix-up – DeepCool GAMMAXX 300.
If this is the model listed on your PSU, it’s a weak 500W. The +12V rail(s) are only rated for 396W, which is quite low for a 500W power supply. This might limit the stability of overclocking.
The GTX 1060 3GB won’t require much power, which should help with the limited +12V rails.
The cooler appears to be an improvement over the original, but it probably won’t maximize performance from the FX-8300 after tuning. Once the CPU reaches 4GHz, you’ll likely need the FX-8350; though it’s expected to have a TDP above 125W.
So... if core temperatures are...
It's understandable you're facing issues with OC'ing on that board. The lack of heatsinks on the VRM's MOSFETs is a concern. Regarding the temperature readings, what cooler are you using? Which graphics card and power supply are you running? All these factors can affect your ability to overclock.
So, should I just purchase heatsinks for MOSFETS and everything will be fine?
Also, PSU - Chieftec GPA-500S 500W, GPU - GIGABYTE 1060 3GB mini, CPU cooler - sorry for the error - DeepCool GAMMAXX 300
If this is the model on your PSU, it’s a weak 500W. The +12v rail(s) are only rated for 396W, which is quite low for a 500W power supply. It might not offer the most stable overclocking.
The GTX 1060 3GB won’t require much power, so that should help with the limited +12v rails.
The cooler seems better than the original, but it probably won’t maximize performance from the FX-8300 after tuning. Once the CPU reaches 4GHz, you’ll likely need an FX-8350; though it’s likely to have a TDP over 125W.
So... if core temperatures are limiting you, you’ll need improved cooling. If the CPU throttles at higher speeds, the MOSFET heat sinks could assist. At least this will allow you to add a bit more voltage if necessary to stabilize the OC. I wouldn’t raise the voltage significantly without a heat sink to help dissipate heat from the MOSFETs.