Overclocking fx4300 on msi 970
Overclocking fx4300 on msi 970
Hello everyone!
I'm trying to boost my fx-4300 from 3.8ghz up to around 4.5ghz or even 4.8ghz. I'm using an MSI 970 gaming board and a cooler from Cooler Master, so temperature shouldn't be a problem.
I'm just starting with overclocking, so any advice on what to adjust in the BIOS would be really helpful. Thanks a lot!
Honestly, it doesn't seem worth the effort for that processor.
The 4.5GHz+ target is quite challenging for this chip, and the boost in clock speed won't be much useful given its low IPC. Even if you manage to get it running faster, the actual improvement will likely be minimal.
There are many online guides, so choose one that makes sense for you and try your best. See how it goes, but a new processor would have a much bigger impact.
Gam3r01 :
It’s not worth the effort for that chip.
The 4.5GHz+ target is quite challenging, especially given the low IPC of this processor. Even if you manage to boost performance, the actual gain will likely be minimal.
There are many online guides—pick one that fits your needs and try it out. It’s worth seeing how it goes, but a fresh processor would offer much more improvement.
I’m not happy with my current setup either.
I agree with the view that it isn't worth it. It's similar to trying to push a 2009 Intel Core 2 Duo to its limits for modern applications. It wouldn't make much difference. Even a four-year Haswell 4th-gen series like an i5 4670 would not unlock the GTX 970's capabilities. That chipset isn't sufficient.
Attempt a 21.5x boost on a 4.3ghz setup, should work fine without changing the voltage. Beyond that, you're diving into advanced overclocking and the benefits don't justify the effort.