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July 10, 2014 7:25:55 PM

I have a amd a6 6400k with a Asus a88x pro mobo. How to I reset the the OC back to factory settings my system has been unstable lately and a want to set everything back to normal. I've tried to reset the cmos and still nothing

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July 10, 2014 9:27:29 PM

Open the BIOS. Immediately click exit. It should give you a choice to reset everything to 'default'. Select that and exit and save.
I am looking at my wifes ASUS BIOS and once in the exit menu the choices (Using the F keys) are on the bottom rt. : On her's F5 loads optimised default settings and exits and saves.
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July 10, 2014 9:36:34 PM

nostall said:
Open the BIOS. Immediately click exit. It should give you a choice to reset everything to 'default'. Select that and exit and save.
I am looking at my wifes ASUS BIOS and once in the exit menu the choices (Using the F keys) are on the bottom rt. : On her's F5 loads optimised default settings and exits and saves.


ok i set it to F5 defaults setting it set my cpu ratio back to 4.1ghz but my voltage is 1.456v is that normal?
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July 11, 2014 10:57:02 AM

JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
Open the BIOS. Immediately click exit. It should give you a choice to reset everything to 'default'. Select that and exit and save.
I am looking at my wifes ASUS BIOS and once in the exit menu the choices (Using the F keys) are on the bottom rt. : On her's F5 loads optimised default settings and exits and saves.


ok i set it to F5 defaults setting it set my cpu ratio back to 4.1ghz but my voltage is 1.456v is that normal?


Maybe.
That cpu should run at 3.9GHZ stock speed, with boost (or, if you will, automatic overclocking AMD uses) to 4.1.
How or what program are you using that tells you the speed? Obviously the BIOS/UFI is the most accurate, but you cant' check that while the PC is actually running in Windows.
I recommend Core Temp (http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/) and/or HWInfo 64 (http://www.hwinfo.com/download.php): they seem to be the most accurate.
JUst as important: Is your system stable at that speed? If it is, it might be better to just leave it alone.
There is another adjustment in the BIOS that may account for the indicated increase in speed and still another to reduce voltage if needed, but let's get through my prior questions first.

UPDATE: In a quick search, I couldn't find anything that says what the stock Vcore voltage should be. I will be at my office later today to work on our PC, and I will take a look at it and see what my APU runs at: it is the little brother to yours, the A4-6300. I will repost when I get home, probably about 3-4p.m. PDT.
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July 11, 2014 11:03:15 AM

nostall said:
JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
Open the BIOS. Immediately click exit. It should give you a choice to reset everything to 'default'. Select that and exit and save.
I am looking at my wifes ASUS BIOS and once in the exit menu the choices (Using the F keys) are on the bottom rt. : On her's F5 loads optimised default settings and exits and saves.


ok i set it to F5 defaults setting it set my cpu ratio back to 4.1ghz but my voltage is 1.456v is that normal?


Maybe.
That cpu should run at 3.9GHZ stock speed, with boost (or, if you will, automatic overclocking AMD uses) to 4.1.
How or what program are you using that tells you the speed? Obviously the BIOS/UFI is the most accurate, but you cant' check that while the PC is actually running in Windows.
I recommend Core Temp (http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/) and/or HWInfo 64 (http://www.hwinfo.com/download.php): they seem to be the most accurate.
JUst as important: Is your system stable at that speed? If it is, it might be better to just leave it alone.
There is another adjustment in the BIOS that may account for the indicated increase in speed and still another to reduce voltage if needed, but let's get through my prior questions first.


yea the stock speed is 3.9ghz with 4.1ghz boost. but my question is when its under full load why is my vcore 1.456v?
http://gyazo.com/0656de60efdc24e5e357be20dcdc4c10
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July 11, 2014 11:08:48 AM

Johnny, I just posted an update. That might be normal under tubo boost (or whatever AMD calls it). Let you know this afternoon what I find out.
Update: looking at the screen shot, my guess right now is that that is how they boost the clock speed: automatically increase the voltage. Plus: These CPU's have some built in powersaving firmware, so if it is at idle it doesn't draw anywhere near the power it will draw when under load
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July 11, 2014 11:12:31 AM

nostall said:
Johnny, I just posted an update. That might be normal under tubo boost (or whatever AMD calls it). Let you know this afternoon what I find out.


thanks! talk to you later
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July 11, 2014 5:26:09 PM

my work PC voltages fluctuated between .905 and 1.44 on the CPU/Vcore. Higher voltages when it was working, especially as Windows was still loading and the use of cores still fluctuating.
So, it looks like you are all set; your readings appear normal.
Last question, again; has the PC stabilized?
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July 11, 2014 5:37:06 PM

nostall said:
my work PC voltages fluctuated between .905 and 1.44 on the CPU/Vcore. Higher voltages when it was working, especially as Windows was still loading and the use of cores still fluctuating.
So, it looks like you are all set; your readings appear normal.
Last question, again; has the PC stabilized?


yes. kinda. when i watch streams and my cpu is on full load my pc freezes. but i haven't experienced it lately. could it be my psu i have a 600w corsair. can that be the cause?
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July 11, 2014 5:45:35 PM

JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
my work PC voltages fluctuated between .905 and 1.44 on the CPU/Vcore. Higher voltages when it was working, especially as Windows was still loading and the use of cores still fluctuating.
So, it looks like you are all set; your readings appear normal.
Last question, again; has the PC stabilized?


yes. kinda. when i watch streams and my cpu is on full load my pc freezes. but i haven't experienced it lately. could it be my psu i have a 600w corsair. can that be the cause?


Well, it sounds like it might be heat related: Are you using on--board graphics or a video card?
How much air flow do you have through the case. (Case model, # of fans, stock or aftermarket CPU cooler).
Which Corsair model? though I don't think that is the cause of the problem given the new description.
ALSO you state that you haven't experienced it lately: Does that mean you haven't experienced the freezes since you lowered the CPU speed or what?

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July 11, 2014 5:49:25 PM

nostall said:
JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
my work PC voltages fluctuated between .905 and 1.44 on the CPU/Vcore. Higher voltages when it was working, especially as Windows was still loading and the use of cores still fluctuating.
So, it looks like you are all set; your readings appear normal.
Last question, again; has the PC stabilized?


yes. kinda. when i watch streams and my cpu is on full load my pc freezes. but i haven't experienced it lately. could it be my psu i have a 600w corsair. can that be the cause?


Well, it sounds like it might be heat related: Are you using on--board graphics or a video card?
How much air flow do you have through the case. (Case model, # of fans, stock or aftermarket CPU cooler).
Which Corsair model? though I don't think that is the cause of the problem given the new description.
ALSO you state that you haven't experienced it lately: Does that mean you haven't experienced the freezes since you lowered the CPU speed or what?



i have a coolermaster tx3 in push pull with 4 case fans. my psu is a corsair cx600m(overkill). and yes i haven't experience anything since setting it back to default.
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July 11, 2014 6:18:16 PM

JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
my work PC voltages fluctuated between .905 and 1.44 on the CPU/Vcore. Higher voltages when it was working, especially as Windows was still loading and the use of cores still fluctuating.
So, it looks like you are all set; your readings appear normal.
Last question, again; has the PC stabilized?


yes. kinda. when i watch streams and my cpu is on full load my pc freezes. but i haven't experienced it lately. could it be my psu i have a 600w corsair. can that be the cause?


Well, it sounds like it might be heat related: Are you using on--board graphics or a video card?
How much air flow do you have through the case. (Case model, # of fans, stock or aftermarket CPU cooler).
Which Corsair model? though I don't think that is the cause of the problem given the new description.
ALSO you state that you haven't experienced it lately: Does that mean you haven't experienced the freezes since you lowered the CPU speed or what?



i have a coolermaster tx3 in push pull with 4 case fans. my psu is a corsair cx600m(overkill). and yes i haven't experience anything since setting it back to default.


You have plenty of airflow, and it would seem that the CPU cooler would be sufficient for a little overclock, but maybe it wasn't. Since the PC hasn't crashed since re-setting the CPU, I would say that the problem is cured.
A point to consider: Did you really gain a lot of performance from your overclock? If you think the overclock was worth it, given the hassle of the instability, then take a look at the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO as a replacement: It is larger with greater cooling area and is highly recommended. Didn't gain more then 5-6% with the overclock? Probably not worth endangering you CPU - stick with what you have.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
BTW, How do you like the A6 APU?
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July 11, 2014 6:29:13 PM

nostall said:
JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
my work PC voltages fluctuated between .905 and 1.44 on the CPU/Vcore. Higher voltages when it was working, especially as Windows was still loading and the use of cores still fluctuating.
So, it looks like you are all set; your readings appear normal.
Last question, again; has the PC stabilized?


yes. kinda. when i watch streams and my cpu is on full load my pc freezes. but i haven't experienced it lately. could it be my psu i have a 600w corsair. can that be the cause?


Well, it sounds like it might be heat related: Are you using on--board graphics or a video card?
How much air flow do you have through the case. (Case model, # of fans, stock or aftermarket CPU cooler).
Which Corsair model? though I don't think that is the cause of the problem given the new description.
ALSO you state that you haven't experienced it lately: Does that mean you haven't experienced the freezes since you lowered the CPU speed or what?



i have a coolermaster tx3 in push pull with 4 case fans. my psu is a corsair cx600m(overkill). and yes i haven't experience anything since setting it back to default.


You have plenty of airflow, and it would seem that the CPU cooler would be sufficient for a little overclock, but maybe it wasn't. Since the PC hasn't crashed since re-setting the CPU, I would say that the problem is cured.
A point to consider: Did you really gain a lot of performance from your overclock? If you think the overclock was worth it, given the hassle of the instability, then take a look at the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO as a replacement: It is larger with greater cooling area and is highly recommended. Didn't gain more then 5-6% with the overclock? Probably not worth endangering you CPU - stick with what you have.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
BTW, How do you like the A6 APU?


i don't think the OC was worth it for me with all the hassle. but the a6 6400k is pretty good for the price, i would pair it with faster ram
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July 11, 2014 6:35:01 PM

JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
my work PC voltages fluctuated between .905 and 1.44 on the CPU/Vcore. Higher voltages when it was working, especially as Windows was still loading and the use of cores still fluctuating.
So, it looks like you are all set; your readings appear normal.
Last question, again; has the PC stabilized?


yes. kinda. when i watch streams and my cpu is on full load my pc freezes. but i haven't experienced it lately. could it be my psu i have a 600w corsair. can that be the cause?


Well, it sounds like it might be heat related: Are you using on--board graphics or a video card?
How much air flow do you have through the case. (Case model, # of fans, stock or aftermarket CPU cooler).
Which Corsair model? though I don't think that is the cause of the problem given the new description.
ALSO you state that you haven't experienced it lately: Does that mean you haven't experienced the freezes since you lowered the CPU speed or what?



i have a coolermaster tx3 in push pull with 4 case fans. my psu is a corsair cx600m(overkill). and yes i haven't experience anything since setting it back to default.


You have plenty of airflow, and it would seem that the CPU cooler would be sufficient for a little overclock, but maybe it wasn't. Since the PC hasn't crashed since re-setting the CPU, I would say that the problem is cured.
A point to consider: Did you really gain a lot of performance from your overclock? If you think the overclock was worth it, given the hassle of the instability, then take a look at the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO as a replacement: It is larger with greater cooling area and is highly recommended. Didn't gain more then 5-6% with the overclock? Probably not worth endangering you CPU - stick with what you have.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
BTW, How do you like the A6 APU?


i don't think the OC was worth it for me with all the hassle. but the a6 6400k is pretty good for the price, i would pair it with faster ram


I'm running 8GB of 1600 RAM on the work PC; I have never found any advantage to faster ram, but there is advantage to more ram. I was pretty stunned when I fired up CoD MW3 on the work machine and got a very smooth 35-60FPS on the integrated chip, with settings on High or better (on a 1920x1080P TV). AMD might finally be on to a seriously good thing.
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July 11, 2014 6:46:58 PM

nostall said:
JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
JohnnyR said:
nostall said:
my work PC voltages fluctuated between .905 and 1.44 on the CPU/Vcore. Higher voltages when it was working, especially as Windows was still loading and the use of cores still fluctuating.
So, it looks like you are all set; your readings appear normal.
Last question, again; has the PC stabilized?


yes. kinda. when i watch streams and my cpu is on full load my pc freezes. but i haven't experienced it lately. could it be my psu i have a 600w corsair. can that be the cause?


Well, it sounds like it might be heat related: Are you using on--board graphics or a video card?
How much air flow do you have through the case. (Case model, # of fans, stock or aftermarket CPU cooler).
Which Corsair model? though I don't think that is the cause of the problem given the new description.
ALSO you state that you haven't experienced it lately: Does that mean you haven't experienced the freezes since you lowered the CPU speed or what?



i have a coolermaster tx3 in push pull with 4 case fans. my psu is a corsair cx600m(overkill). and yes i haven't experience anything since setting it back to default.


You have plenty of airflow, and it would seem that the CPU cooler would be sufficient for a little overclock, but maybe it wasn't. Since the PC hasn't crashed since re-setting the CPU, I would say that the problem is cured.
A point to consider: Did you really gain a lot of performance from your overclock? If you think the overclock was worth it, given the hassle of the instability, then take a look at the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO as a replacement: It is larger with greater cooling area and is highly recommended. Didn't gain more then 5-6% with the overclock? Probably not worth endangering you CPU - stick with what you have.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
BTW, How do you like the A6 APU?


i don't think the OC was worth it for me with all the hassle. but the a6 6400k is pretty good for the price, i would pair it with faster ram


I'm running 8GB of 1600 RAM on the work PC; I have never found any advantage to faster ram, but there is advantage to more ram. I was pretty stunned when I fired up CoD MW3 on the work machine and got a very smooth 35-60FPS on the integrated chip, with settings on High or better (on a 1920x1080P TV). AMD might finally be on to a seriously good thing.


yea only have 4gb of 1600 ram. but everywhere i go they say apu based systems benefit from faster ram
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July 11, 2014 6:59:53 PM

Kind of a conundrum then: 4GB more of 1600, or spend the bucks for some 1866 or 2000 ram.
Next question would be, "how much of a benefit?"
At some point you will hit the 'integrated graphics chip' wall, and won't gain anymore performance no matter what you do: At that time you will need
to invest more money in a descrete graphics card. BUT;, depending on what you do, that could be a long way off.
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July 11, 2014 7:05:54 PM

nostall said:
Kind of a conundrum then: 4GB more of 1600, or spend the bucks for some 1866 or 2000 ram.
Next question would be, "how much of a benefit?"
At some point you will hit the 'integrated graphics chip' wall, and won't gain anymore performance no matter what you do: At that time you will need
to invest more money in a descrete graphics card. BUT;, depending on what you do, that could be a long way off.


yea i guess you're right. this pc is only for web browsing, but might get a dedicated gpu later.
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