Will This Work?
Will This Work?
I recently purchased the following components: Amd fx6300 cpu, msi 970a g46 mobo, hyperx savage 2x8gb 1866 ram, raidmax 530 psu, corsair neutron xt 250gb ssd, gtx 960 4gb ftw gpu, deepcool tesseract mid tower case, and windows 7 professional for upgrade to windows 10. I’m checking if a cooler is needed to overclock the cpu to around 4.5 mhz and whether everything fits together. Additionally, I’m seeking advice on other budget-friendly upgrades for my build.
I've been informed that the Gigabyte SKT-AM3 78LMT-USB3 is comparable to other sub $150 boards for overclocking; I'm unsure if this claim holds up. Some people argue the FX990 chipset offers a slight edge in this area.
I opted for sabertooth, and I haven't encountered any issues. After successfully reaching 4.9ghz DDR3 2400 following a 4.9ghz DDR3 800 test under stress, the system remained stable without lockups. The main challenge was managing heat. To address this, I designed my own water cooling loop, which allowed me to exceed the 4.7ghz limit achievable with the air coolers I previously used.
A few suggestions: If you're using an extremely powerful air cooler such as the Coolermaster V8 with eight heatpipes...
Other Raidmax power supplies are generally not suitable for this setup and should be avoided. If you're using the one you mentioned, consider returning it if possible. For overclocking on that motherboard, it's not advisable due to its weak 4+1 power delivery. With a 95-watt processor, the 4.2 area could work, but aim to minimize voltage changes and avoid using the built-in OC software.
I've been informed that the Gigabyte SKT-AM3 78LMT-USB3 board performs comparably to other sub $150 models for CPU overclocking; the accuracy varies, though some argue the FX990 chipset offers a slight edge. I opted for sabertooth, experiencing no issues at all. After successfully reaching 4.9ghz DDR3 2400 following a 4.9ghz DDR3 800 test under stress, the system remained stable without lockups—mainly due to cooling challenges. I constructed a custom water cooling loop, which allowed me to surpass the 4.7ghz limit achievable with standard air coolers. A few suggestions: consider premium air coolers like the Coolermaster V8 with eight heatpipes or similar, or a high-end closed-loop water cooler with an integrated pump for better overclocking potential. I also upgraded my RAM to 2400 MHz, enabling stable operation at DDR3 2400 despite higher thermal demands. The main hurdle remains managing heat; overclocking the CPU is demanding, but memory performance stays intact regardless. I’m exploring further adjustments to push toward 5ghz or higher, as heat management remains the key issue.