AMD FX 6300 overclocking advice

[kevinstyles]

Hello,

I currently have my CPU overclocked to 4.5ghz and I was hoping someone could give me advice on how to push it even further. Here is my current set up:

Case: Rosewill Challenger
Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0
CPU: AMD FX 6300
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus
GPU: EVGA SuperClocked GTX 760 2GB
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 2133
PSU: CORSAIR 750W BRONZE Certified
(I have also mounted an additional fan on the side of the case (Rosewill 120mm Computer Case Fan)

Here is a screenshot of CPU-Z with my current settings:

I just ran Prime95 for 2 hours and 4 minutes with no errors or issues. The highest temperature reached was 58 degrees. My current idle temperature is 34 degrees.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

If you've already overclocked the processor to 4.5Ghz, there's not much advice to give. I assume that you've overclocked the processor manually via the BIOS and not used an automatic overclocking tool? If you have, give this guide a read and learn how to overclock manually; http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/272214-29-wolfram-beginner-guide-overclocking.

There will come a point where a big increase in voltage will be required for a small increase in clock speed. For example, at 4.4Ghz my processor needs 1.245V, but at 4.5Ghz it isn't stable even at 1.28V. When you hit this, you know you've reached the maximum overclock possible, short of using liquid nitrogen to cool the processor.

 

[mdocod]

Nice chip!!!

4.5ghz@1.31V is fantastic. LOTs of PD chips need 1.45V to be stable there.

The M5A97 LE R2.0 is a concern with only a 4-pin CPU power connection and bare VRMs.

Based on my experience with FX-6300's, I'd estimate that you are right around 150W at the chip right now (peak power dissipation), which is probably a healthy place to call it quits for those VRMs and that power connector. Though if you want to keep pushing, figure on needing ~0.025V-0.05V per 100mhz above 4.5ghz to maintain stability. As you approach 5ghz and beyond the voltage requirements will begin to rise even more aggressively.