Yes, FX-4300 can be compatible with a stock cooler or heatsink.
Yes, FX-4300 can be compatible with a stock cooler or heatsink.
I have an MSI 760GMA-P34 mobo. I upgraded it using AMD/ATI Catalyst software from a stock 3.8ghz and tried 3.9-4ghz settings; it gets much hotter, reaching 50-55°C easily. It shouldn<|pad|> to not get that warm, right? Or can I push it higher? Additionally, I installed a 550-watt PSU that came with a 400W rating. It’s pushing the unit beyond its capacity for my Radeon 5750. Please let me know if you have any tips or information. Thank you!
Avoid increasing clock speeds on stock cooling and a weak power supply, as this could harm your parts.
Warning: This board isn't designed for overclocking.
Overclocking isn't recommended because of the inadequate power and thermal management on this motherboard.
Consider purchasing a better motherboard and a more effective cooler if you're serious about overclocking.
Avoid increasing clock speeds on stock cooling and a weak power supply, as this could harm your parts.
Warning: This board isn't designed for overclocking.
Overclocking isn't recommended because of the inadequate power and thermal management on this motherboard.
Consider purchasing a better motherboard and a more effective cooler if you're serious about overclocking.
AMD wisely designed several CPUs that can be overclocked, including the fx-4300. However, RMA units made from damaged CPUs have led to a single outcome: they provide only adequate cooling, barely sufficient for temperatures during peak usage.
Clear advice: if you wish to overclock your CPU, invest in an aftermarket cooler that exceeds the power consumption of your processor. At around $30 USD, a CoolerMaster hyper212 plus or EVO can handle up to 180 watts, which is enough for your CPU plus any extra heat generated during overclocking. With a suitable fan curve, it will operate efficiently and quietly, staying below 100% speed unless you push it to high levels such as 4.5+GHz.
Note: The motherboard you have is insufficient for supporting an fx series CPU. To unlock the full potential of an FX processor, you should use a 970 or higher model, preferably a 990 series board specifically built for fx boards. The fx series was an afterthought on 760G boards, which is why a BIOS update became necessary.
The Fx-4300 stock cooler isn't great, but it does include a small vapor chamber. The extruded aluminum used for the heat sink is of poor quality. You might be able to moderate an overclock, but don't go too far—pushing it too hard could cause the motherboard to fail if you try an overclock similar to my signature.
I'm testing it at 4ghz now with stock cooling, which is really hot—55 to 58°C during full load/gaming......Radeon 5750 runs at 750-800mhz cores and 1200-1300mhz memory, etc. That 5750 is burning a lot compared to the newer R7 240 2gb I own. No good comparison, that's a really bad card/GPU.
the FX-4300s stock heatsink seems quite weak or fragile, man...
JR1988:
the FX-4300s stock heatsink seems quite weak or flimsy. You should look at the one that came with my Athlon 760K. It's similar to yours but without the small copper vapor chamber underneath. It might be the worst POS stock cooler I've ever seen, and I've used plenty of basic aluminum small heat sinks.
Karadjgne:
Haha, my stock cooler never left its box, still neatly wrapped and packed. Guess I could find something for it on eBay, maybe around ten dollars if I added free shipping?
I've heard folks actually purchase them, and they buy them fast. I have lots in a bin. The ones with heat pipes for the 125W chips are decent for their size.