How far can I go OC FX-6300

[fodabe]

Right now I only have 750w and stock cooler. How far can i overclock my cpu without damaging it. I will buy cpu cooler but for now I am not satisfied.

 

[SkyMembrane]

Right now I only have 750w and stock cooler. How far can i overclock my cpu without damaging it. I will buy cpu cooler but for now I am not satisfied.

I wouldn't OC it on the stock cooler, but if you want to, there's no ''set limit'' with the stock cooler. You'll have to try it and then monitor your temperature while running Prime95 Small FFTs. Stop the test if it reaches 62*C, and reduce the overclock. In general, but particularly while using the stock cooler, don't use your motherboard's automatic OC, it will set the Voltage way too high and your temperatures will skyrocket.

 

[Benjiwenji]

Not all PSUs are equal. Can you give us the make and model of your PSU?

Also, your motherboard is more important than your CPU in OC. What do you have for a mobo?

I have my 6300 OC'ed to 4.3 with the Cryorig H7. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565&cm_re=cryorig_h7-_-9SIA4UF2DZ6565-_-Product

If given you have a decent CPU, depending on the silicon lottery, you can OC the 6300 beyond 5.0+ ghz.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb1QDpRnOvw

 

[fodabe]

Not all PSUs are equal. Can you give us the make and model of your PSU?

Also, your motherboard is more important than your CPU in OC. What do you have for a mobo?

I have my 6300 OC'ed to 4.3 with the Cryorig H7. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565&cm_re=cryorig_h7-_-9SIA4UF2DZ6565-_-Product

If given you have a decent CPU, depending on the silicon lottery, you can OC the 6300 beyond 5.0+ ghz.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb1QDpRnOvw

This is the CPU: http://amzn.com/B009O7YORK
The Mobo: http://amzn.com/B00CX4MUCC
PSU: http://amzn.com/B00K85X23O

 

[Benjiwenji]

You've got an average mobo (4+1) power phase and the PSU is fine, not top quality but not bad either.

Due to the weak power phase, I doubt you'll see high OC speed with a 6300. However, a moderate 4.3-5 maybe doable. Just keep an eye on the VRMs temperature.

I don't know what you have for GPU, given that you're not CFX or have a 295x2, then you'll manage.

Get the Cryorig H7 or H5, if they fit in your case.

 

[SkyMembrane]

If you can, I'd go for a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. It's one of the cheapest and yields amazing results. It's a bit big, so make sure it fits in your case before buying it.

 

[Gam3r01]

I disagree on the EVO.
While it is a nice cooler, its been dethroned as the best budget cooler. The CryoRig H7 performs slightly better, is shorter, has better compatibility (height and ram clearance) and easier instillation.

 

[SkyMembrane]

I disagree on the EVO.
While it is a nice cooler, its been dethroned as the best budget cooler. The CryoRig H7 performs slightly better, is shorter, has better compatibility (height and ram clearance) and easier instillation.

Really? Fudge, I'm outdated. Listen to him, Fodabe, he surely is a better source than me on the subject.

 

[Gam3r01]

Yep, over the past few months recommendations have been slipping away from the EVO. (If you have seen blackbird around, hes been recommending them for nearly a year)

 

[Benjiwenji]

I run the H7 on my Fx-6300 rig, and I have it OC'ed to 4.3.

 

[SkyMembrane]

Yep, over the past few months recommendations have been slipping away from the EVO. (If you have seen blackbird around, hes been recommending them for nearly a year)

For the price, we all have to admit that the EVO 212 was one heck of a cooler though! It had to be beaten at some point, and I'm glad you told me about the H7. I looked it up and it really seems to be impressive for the price and its size.

 

[Gam3r01]

There is no doubt the EVO was a phenomenal cooler, but all great things come to and end. (And lead to more great things!)