I'm running prime95 to test my oc of 4.4 ghz on the fx 6300. I'm using HWmonitor and my TMPIN2 is maxing at 71 C and hovering around 64-70 C for the past couple hours with no errors. While idle in windows 7, the cpu runs at 45 C. I know the max temp for the fx 6300 is 70 C so my question is if this is safe to keep the oc of 4.4 ghz. While i do use the system for gaming, I don't play for more a couple hours. I'm not sure if this would even push the cpu to full load.
fx 6300 prime95 and max core temp
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airborn824
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That temp is not safe. bring your voltage down and test it that should help. if not bring down the clock. otherwise get a water cooler from Newegg or Best Buy. all you need is a H55 that you can get for about $50
06yfz450ridr
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yes you will be just fine and remember 62c core temp 70c package temp limits. you will most likely never see near those temps
damric
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If you want to be sure if you are within spec, the only software available that can tell you is the latest AMD Overdrive. It will tell you your exact Thermal Junction limit. Most gaming won't stress more than one core to the max, so it won't heat up like prime95 does because prime can artificially load every core to the max.
coolcole01
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package is the the one you want below 62 and cpu temp which is actually referring to the socket under 72 something that does help is a small fan pointed directly at the socket.
Thank you everyone for your help! I'm wondering if TMPIN2 is the VRM or NB temp! Now I'm using HWiNFO64 and it shows that HWmonitor's TMPIN0 is mobo temp, TMPIN1 or package is cpu. My board is a GA 78lmt-usb3 rev. 5.0. Please don't lecture me on oc on this board, I know this board can handle it. My case is a XION XON-560 mATX/ ITX Meshed Mini Tower Case so I can a lot of space for venting. Which brings me to coolcole01 answer of putting a fan in the case. Should I point the fan at the VRM or the socket?
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