First-time overclocking FX-6300 help

Poixon · Apr 16, 2016

Hey, I'd like some help with overclocking my fx-6300 on my MSI 970a g43 board. I'm aware that it isn't the best board for overclocking, but what speeds can I expect to get out of it and how would I go about overclocking?

CPU- AMD FX-6300 black edition
Motherboard- MSI 970a g43
RAM- Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 2400MHz C11 Memory Kit
CPU cooler- Arctic Alpine 64 GT Socket AMD Processor Cooler
Video Card -XFX R7 360 DD 2GB GDDR5
Power Supply Corsair VS Series 450 Watt Power Supply

sfootie · Apr 16, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9uXysmgPi8

Zerk2012 · Apr 16, 2016

No overclocking for you, get a better CPU cooler first.

Poixon · Apr 16, 2016

Zerk2012 :

Thanks. I watched the video that was linked above followed the instructions and managed to get stable at 4.19 (not much, I know) GHz. I will push it further when I get a hyper 212 evo, but what GHz would I expect to get on my current board?

Edo4Life · Apr 16, 2016

I wouldn't suggest you to overclock if you have a stock cooler. Also that CPU wasn't that good even when it released so don't expect much from overclocking either.

Poixon · Apr 16, 2016

Edo4Life :

I don't have a stock cooler. Is my current one OK? it's an Arctic Alpine 64 GT rev 2 i believe.

Zerk2012 · Apr 16, 2016

Poixon :

What do you call stable???? What program did you use to stress test it? Also watch your temps very closely.
You might get 4.4 out of that board but watch your temps very close that board is not a very good overclocker none or the 970's are.

Edo4Life · Apr 16, 2016

That cooler is fine, but don't go crazy with overclocking, it's an AMD chip after all. I would suggest seeing a few guides. I'm sure there are plenty.

Zerk2012 · Apr 16, 2016

Edo4Life :

That cooler is crap. Nothing wrong with overclocking AMD as long as you have a good board and cooler.

Poixon · Apr 16, 2016

Zerk2012 :

Prime95. It is running as we speak, so I guess I can't call it stable just yet, my mistake. I plan on running it for a couple more hours.

Zerk2012 · Apr 16, 2016

Poixon :

Zerk2012 :

Prime95. It is running as we speak, so I guess I can't call it stable just yet, my mistake. I plan on running it for a couple more hours.

What is your temp right now?.

Poixon · Apr 16, 2016

Zerk2012 :

Poixon :

What is your temp right now?.

79 c. Should I stop?

Zerk2012 · Apr 16, 2016

Yes stop!!!!!

Zerk2012 · Apr 16, 2016

You don't need to run that processor over low 60's

Poixon · Apr 16, 2016

Zerk2012 :

done. What is the max temp I should reach then?

UPDATE: I'll reset bios settings and try again with a better cooler in the future.

Zerk2012 · Apr 16, 2016

The Alpine 64 GT maximizes the cooling performance and minimizes the noise level at the same time. Thanks to the patented fan holder, it just produces just 0.25 sone noise while providing 70W of cooling capacity.
http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Alpine-Pro-Rev-Cooler/dp/B002CIDIPW
That cooler is not even rated for your 95Watt processor the stock cooler that came with the processor is better.
62 C is about the max safe temp.

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