Fx 6300 Now Has 3 Cores??

Mongrel · Aug 16, 2017

Yesterday I was in amd overdrive just checking up on some stuff and it was fine, it displayed 6 cores.Today I went in to amd overdrive and It's only displaying 3 cores?!What is happening why does it not say 6 cores anymore?Could it be because my power supply is to low that I cant run it?

Screenshots:

http://imgur.com/a/Xw4Q7
http://imgur.com/a/5JteH

Thanks in advance.

Roland Of Gilead · Aug 16, 2017

there's always been a debate about the 6300 and whether it's a 6-core or 3-core. It's a 3 core (module) CPU. Each module has 2 integer cores that share resources. It's kinda like Intel's HT or SMT. So the 6300 has 3 cores with 6 logical processors. Some say it's not a true 6 core CPU.

Mongrel · Aug 16, 2017

Roland Of Gilead :

Why does mine say 3 logical processors then and why did it show 6 yesterday but not today?

Roland Of Gilead · Aug 16, 2017

have you been playing around in the bios? Maybe you have disabled something on the CPU. You could have possibly done this in Windows too. Your windows performance tab isn't right. It should read 1 socket, 3 cores and 6 logical processors.

Mongrel · Aug 16, 2017

Roland Of Gilead :

Yeah I I think I must have done something.how do I check if I have disabled any cores?

mjslakeridge · Aug 16, 2017

While Keith12's comments about the 3 cores with 6 logical processors is correct, Overdrive should still be showing 6 "cores". Check in your BIOS that all 6 cores are enabled.

Roland Of Gilead · Aug 16, 2017

Mongrel :

if you did it through the Bios, the quickest way to return to normal, would be to go back to Bios and 'reset defaults', then boot up, and report back if the 6 cores show/.

lakimens · Aug 16, 2017

Roland Of Gilead :

Yes, but it should show 6 cores.

Try resetting BIOS.

Mongrel · Aug 16, 2017

lakimens :

Roland Of Gilead :

Yes, but it should show 6 cores.

Try resetting BIOS.

How do I do this

Roland Of Gilead · Aug 16, 2017

Mongrel :

like i pointed out above. go into the bios and select ' reset bios settings to default' or something along those lines. It pretty obvious once you see it.

Mongrel · Aug 16, 2017

mjslakeridge :

How do i do this?

Roland Of Gilead · Aug 16, 2017

you mean to enter the bios? On most systems, you reboot your system, when the splash screen appears with your motherboard manufacturers logo, you press delete (some people press and hold, others hit it repeatedly). Then you enter the bios. It's like a pre-operating system that controls basic functions of your CPU and motherboard. Sometimes instead of pressing delete, you might have to press F8 or F2, this will be apparent on the logo page i mentioned. but if it's not clear then, look up the manual for your motherboard.

KirbysHammer · Aug 16, 2017

Take the CMOS battery out and put it back in if you can't find it...

Mongrel · Aug 16, 2017

Roland Of Gilead :

Didnt work and I'm on win 10

KirbysHammer · Aug 16, 2017

Mongrel :

Roland Of Gilead :

Didnt work and I'm on win 10

Take out the CMOS battery for 30 seconds, that should fix it.

Mongrel · Aug 16, 2017

KirbysHammer :

Mongrel :

Take out the CMOS battery for 30 seconds, that should fix it.

could the reason be I have blown 3 of my logical processors due to heat?

KirbysHammer · Aug 16, 2017

Mongrel :

KirbysHammer :

could the reason be I have blown 3 of my logical processors due to heat?

Processors don't blow up. If any of the cores were actually fried your system wouldn't boot because the whole CPU would be dead.

Mongrel · Aug 16, 2017

KirbysHammer :

Mongrel :

Processors don't blow up. If any of the cores were actually fried your system wouldn't boot because the whole CPU would be dead.

Could it be because I dont have enough power supply?I got a new fan and it consumes more watts.My 750 watts I just bought got delivered and I'm going to put it in 3 hours.

KirbysHammer · Aug 16, 2017

Mongrel :

KirbysHammer :

Could it be because I dont have enough power supply?I got a new fan and it consumes more watts.My 750 watts I just bought got delivered and I'm going to put it in 3 hours.

No. Have you tried taking the CMOS battery out for 30 seconds?

James Mason · Aug 16, 2017

Windows 10 is getting smarter, so it can tell whats a real processor and whats a logical processor.
But the BIOS and AMD Overdrive should say how many "cores" you have enabled.

Mongrel · Aug 16, 2017

KirbysHammer :

Mongrel :

KirbysHammer :

Could it be because I dont have enough power supply?I got a new fan and it consumes more watts.My 750 watts I just bought got delivered and I'm going to put it in 3 hours.

No. Have you tried taking the CMOS battery out for 30 seconds?

If I take out the cmos battery will it reset lots of stuff in my computer?

KirbysHammer · Aug 16, 2017

Mongrel :

KirbysHammer :

Mongrel :

No. Have you tried taking the CMOS battery out for 30 seconds?

If I take out the cmos battery will it reset lots of stuff in my computer?

It will reset the bios. Your files on your computer will be safe though.

Mongrel · Aug 16, 2017

KirbysHammer :

Mongrel :

KirbysHammer :

If I take out the cmos battery will it reset lots of stuff in my computer?

It will reset the bios. Your files on your computer will be safe though.

Can you elaborate please?Like what kind of things will reset?

KirbysHammer · Aug 16, 2017

Mongrel :

KirbysHammer :

Mongrel :

KirbysHammer :

If I take out the cmos battery will it reset lots of stuff in my computer?

It will reset the bios. Your files on your computer will be safe though.

Can you elaborate please?Like what kind of things will reset?

If you had any kind of overclock, for example. If you were fidding around in the bios whatever settings you changed would be reset. Nothing important.

Mongrel · Aug 16, 2017

KirbysHammer :

Mongrel :

KirbysHammer :

Can you elaborate please?Like what kind of things will reset?

If you had any kind of overclock, for example. If you were fidding around in the bios whatever settings you changed would be reset. Nothing important.

Ok I'll do it in a couple of hours as im doing something right now.So all it will do is reset my bios?All i have to do is take it out for a minute then it just pops right back in?No thermal paste needed?Will I be able to boot my computer up right after I put it back in?

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