Amd FX 6100

[FR4NCO]

hey guys i need help overclocking my amd fx 6100. 3.3gz
spces.
amd fx 6100 3.3gz/ want to get up to 4.0 at least
asrock 990fx ex4.
sapphire 7970 OC w/boost
g skills sniper s. 1866mhz.
700watt PSU
4 cool master 120mm case fans
stock cpu cooling.
plz let me know what i need to do and if i even need to change voltage.
havnt overclocked a cpu before only a Gpu.

 

[lucasz]

First get a better cpu cooler

 

[FR4NCO]

my temps are super low already, will get one if needed. wanted to see what they would be after overclocking cause right now at 3.3gz there around 38 to 45 - 45 being under load. 50 tops

 

[FR4NCO]

6100 fx max temp is around 73, so ive heard

 

[photonboy]

Install AXTU: http://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/990FX%20Extreme4/?cat=Download&os=Win764

I linked to the W7 64 version though they're likely all the same. Click on the LOWEST of the overclocking methods and monitor your temperature.