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March 1, 2014 1:44:57 AM

Hi,

I've seen many threads on here and elsewhere about overclocking the AMD FX-6300 but none really explain fully how to do it. I want to overclock to 4.0Ghz if I can but have no idea how to do it or know which numbers to put or change in the BIOS, which things to disable or anything, so is there anyone who could help me? Or link me a detailed page on how to do it? Thanks very much.

Here is my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/alannm37/saved/3LpP

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March 1, 2014 1:49:04 AM

Overclocking you need to know what you are doing .Do you have any experience overclocking as its very easy to mess up big time .
I overclock all my Gaming rigs dont use AMD only Intel Processors but you have to get this right .
In the BIOS, set the Recommended Settings. Then Save and Exit.
Do not adjust the CPU Manual Voltage, or CPU Ratio yet.
Back in the BIOS, scroll to CPU Manual Voltage and Manually Set it to whatever value it shows for your CPU. They all vary
You need to find the Max OC you can get at the stock voltage so move to CPU Ratio and adjust it up.


Exit and Save changes, and boot into your Operating System.
Load and run Prime95 Small FFT for 10 Minutes.
If no Cores Fail, then increase another point on the CPU Ratio and run Prime95 again.
If a Core Fails then increase the CPU Manual Voltage one point and run Prime95 again.
If your system Freezes or BSOD, then reduce you CPU Ratio by one point and run Prime95 again.
If your system Freezes or BSOD after increasing the CPU Ratio by one point then increase your CPU Manual Voltage by three points and run Prime95 again.

(each run of Prime95 for this step will be 10 minutes on Small FFT's)
When Overclocking, make sure to monitor temperatures. Once you have reached the thermal or voltage limits of your overclock (or just one you are happy with) Then it is time to run a full Prime test.
Full Prime Test = Custom Setting - using 75% of your ram for a minimum of 6-12 hours
this is just what I recommend. If you are happy with 2 hours of prime, that's fine
If your system fails the Prime test, then increase the CPU Manual Voltage by one point and re-test. Or, if it passes, then enjoy your faster running CPU.
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March 1, 2014 1:52:25 AM

Disable AMD turbo ( core boost ) , change multi to x20 and voltage manual . You have to find your vcore for 4.0 , mine 6300 hit 3.9 at stock voltage and 4.0 with +0.025 . Some chips can do better some worse , but it's between stock -> +0.05V .
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March 1, 2014 1:53:46 AM

Ravi Gagan said:
Overclocking you need to know what you are doing .Do you have any experience overclocking as its very easy to mess up big time .
I overclock all my Gaming rigs dont use AMD only Intel Processors but you have to get this right .
In the BIOS, set the Recommended Settings. Then Save and Exit.
Do not adjust the CPU Manual Voltage, or CPU Ratio yet.
Back in the BIOS, scroll to CPU Manual Voltage and Manually Set it to whatever value it shows for your CPU. They all vary
You need to find the Max OC you can get at the stock voltage so move to CPU Ratio and adjust it up.


Exit and Save changes, and boot into your Operating System.
Load and run Prime95 Small FFT for 10 Minutes.
If no Cores Fail, then increase another point on the CPU Ratio and run Prime95 again.
If a Core Fails then increase the CPU Manual Voltage one point and run Prime95 again.
If your system Freezes or BSOD, then reduce you CPU Ratio by one point and run Prime95 again.
If your system Freezes or BSOD after increasing the CPU Ratio by one point then increase your CPU Manual Voltage by three points and run Prime95 again.

(each run of Prime95 for this step will be 10 minutes on Small FFT's)
When Overclocking, make sure to monitor temperatures. Once you have reached the thermal or voltage limits of your overclock (or just one you are happy with) Then it is time to run a full Prime test.
Full Prime Test = Custom Setting - using 75% of your ram for a minimum of 6-12 hours
this is just what I recommend. If you are happy with 2 hours of prime, that's fine
If your system fails the Prime test, then increase the CPU Manual Voltage by one point and re-test. Or, if it passes, then enjoy your faster running CPU.


I have a fair enough idea since I've been searching for a while, I just need to know the voltages to enter for 4.0Ghz and what to leave enabled and what to disable....
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March 1, 2014 2:01:27 AM

alannm37 said:
Ravi Gagan said:
Overclocking you need to know what you are doing .Do you have any experience overclocking as its very easy to mess up big time .
I overclock all my Gaming rigs dont use AMD only Intel Processors but you have to get this right .
In the BIOS, set the Recommended Settings. Then Save and Exit.
Do not adjust the CPU Manual Voltage, or CPU Ratio yet.
Back in the BIOS, scroll to CPU Manual Voltage and Manually Set it to whatever value it shows for your CPU. They all vary
You need to find the Max OC you can get at the stock voltage so move to CPU Ratio and adjust it up.


Exit and Save changes, and boot into your Operating System.
Load and run Prime95 Small FFT for 10 Minutes.
If no Cores Fail, then increase another point on the CPU Ratio and run Prime95 again.
If a Core Fails then increase the CPU Manual Voltage one point and run Prime95 again.
If your system Freezes or BSOD, then reduce you CPU Ratio by one point and run Prime95 again.
If your system Freezes or BSOD after increasing the CPU Ratio by one point then increase your CPU Manual Voltage by three points and run Prime95 again.

(each run of Prime95 for this step will be 10 minutes on Small FFT's)
When Overclocking, make sure to monitor temperatures. Once you have reached the thermal or voltage limits of your overclock (or just one you are happy with) Then it is time to run a full Prime test.
Full Prime Test = Custom Setting - using 75% of your ram for a minimum of 6-12 hours
this is just what I recommend. If you are happy with 2 hours of prime, that's fine
If your system fails the Prime test, then increase the CPU Manual Voltage by one point and re-test. Or, if it passes, then enjoy your faster running CPU.


I have a fair enough idea since I've been searching for a while, I just need to know the voltages to enter for 4.0Ghz and what to leave enabled and what to disable....


Follow this thread
http://www.overclock.net/t/1339688/overclocking-amd-fx-...
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March 1, 2014 2:01:28 AM

alannm37 said:
Ravi Gagan said:
Overclocking you need to know what you are doing .Do you have any experience overclocking as its very easy to mess up big time .
I overclock all my Gaming rigs dont use AMD only Intel Processors but you have to get this right .
In the BIOS, set the Recommended Settings. Then Save and Exit.
Do not adjust the CPU Manual Voltage, or CPU Ratio yet.
Back in the BIOS, scroll to CPU Manual Voltage and Manually Set it to whatever value it shows for your CPU. They all vary
You need to find the Max OC you can get at the stock voltage so move to CPU Ratio and adjust it up.


Exit and Save changes, and boot into your Operating System.
Load and run Prime95 Small FFT for 10 Minutes.
If no Cores Fail, then increase another point on the CPU Ratio and run Prime95 again.
If a Core Fails then increase the CPU Manual Voltage one point and run Prime95 again.
If your system Freezes or BSOD, then reduce you CPU Ratio by one point and run Prime95 again.
If your system Freezes or BSOD after increasing the CPU Ratio by one point then increase your CPU Manual Voltage by three points and run Prime95 again.

(each run of Prime95 for this step will be 10 minutes on Small FFT's)
When Overclocking, make sure to monitor temperatures. Once you have reached the thermal or voltage limits of your overclock (or just one you are happy with) Then it is time to run a full Prime test.
Full Prime Test = Custom Setting - using 75% of your ram for a minimum of 6-12 hours
this is just what I recommend. If you are happy with 2 hours of prime, that's fine
If your system fails the Prime test, then increase the CPU Manual Voltage by one point and re-test. Or, if it passes, then enjoy your faster running CPU.


I have a fair enough idea since I've been searching for a while, I just need to know the voltages to enter for 4.0Ghz and what to leave enabled and what to disable....


Follow this thread
http://www.overclock.net/t/1339688/overclocking-amd-fx-...

it may answer your all questions
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March 1, 2014 2:48:30 AM

What's your CPU cooler?
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March 1, 2014 9:11:25 AM

envy14tpe said:
What's your CPU cooler?


I just have stock at the moment and will be upgrading next week to Coolermaster 212 EVO.
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March 1, 2014 8:04:34 PM

Don't overclock without the Cooler Master Evo. Stock fans suck.
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