AMD FX-6100 4.2Ghz at 1.5Volts?!?!?

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I'm having an issue when I'm overclocking my FX6100. I can't get this thing to be stable unless I'm cranking the voltage past 1.5volts for JUST 4.2ghz. I've read many other forums and they're able to OC the exact same cpu up to 4.5+ghz at lower voltage. Any advice for a rookie overclocker would be appreciated.

cpu: fx 6100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103962

mobo: msi 990fxa gd65v2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130650

ram: corsair dominator 16gb 1666 (2x8gb)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233380

graphics card: msi r7 265 2gb oc (crossfire)

psu: SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

 
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iam2thecrowe
not all cpu's OC the same. You have just got a cpu that doesnt OC well if you have to pump that much voltage to get it stable. I wouldnt bother throwing any more money at the system, the 6100 cpu (and all 1st gen bulldozer cpu's) is a notably bad performer for games even when overclocked. One thing you could try is disabling cores. You may just have 1 core/module that doesnt like to OC well and becomes unstable easily. Sometimes its better to have less cores and more clock speed depending on the app.
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not all cpu's OC the same. You have just got a cpu that doesnt OC well if you have to pump that much voltage to get it stable. I wouldnt bother throwing any more money at the system, the 6100 cpu (and all 1st gen bulldozer cpu's) is a notably bad performer for games even when overclocked. One thing you could try is disabling cores. You may just have 1 core/module that doesnt like to OC well and becomes unstable easily. Sometimes its better to have less cores and more clock speed depending on the app.
 
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