Is this an OK OC? FX-6300

[DutchMike]

Hey guys,

After 30 minutes of Prime95 OC'ed from 3.5Ghz to 4.5ghz I got no errors.
The temperature max of the CPU is 59c. (Voltage at 1.428v)

Is this ok or should I take it more easy?

Thanks in advance,
Mike

 

[Warrgarbl]

It might get interesting in summer when the ambient temperature rises, but I see no problem. However, to be sure, I would run prime for a few hours. 30 minutes aren't really indicative of absolute stability.

 

[tensai27]

You should stress it for at least 2 hours. I typically do it for 3 hours. I recommend using OCCT but you can use prime95 if you want.

 

[DutchMike]

It might get interesting in summer when the ambient temperature rises, but I see no problem. However, to be sure, I would run prime for a few hours. 30 minutes aren't really indicative of absolute stability.

Hello there,

The temperature in my room is now about 28-30c, so quite hot.
Will open the door in a bit, then I'll see what temps it run then..

Ok will do!
Mike

 

[DutchMike]

You should stress it for at least 2 hours. I recommend using OCCT but you can use prime95 if you want.

Shall do both! Thanks

Mike

 

[tensai27]

Make sure you keep an eye on your temps. What are you using for cooling?

 

[DutchMike]

Make sure you keep an eye on your temps. What are you using for cooling?

Found the sweet spot for me:
OC'ed to 4.4Ghz, CPU temp not exceeds 55c - safe temp is 62c (28c room temperature)
At 1.380V.
1-1.3 hours of running, no issues ! 😀

For Case cooling: A Carbide 300R case with 7 Casefans
For CPU cooling: Deepcool NepTwin (VERY good cooler, one of the best - air - ones most agree).

 

[tensai27]

How about 3 hours? 1.3 hours isn't enough for a stable overclock.

 

[das_stig]

4.4ghz looks nice and temps ok, if it can handle 1.3 hours then should be ok, after all we are talking about full load on all cores, which doesn't happen often and when it does, for only a short amount of time.

 

[DutchMike]

4.4ghz looks nice and temps ok, if it can handle 1.3 hours then should be ok, after all we are talking about full load on all cores, which doesn't happen often and when it does, for only a short amount of time.

Hi there,

I shall let it run for 3 hours tomorrow & when I opened my door & turned heating off, the temps dropped all average by 7c-10c, so the OC I had should be good for the summer as well..

Will run for 3 hours, will let you know what comes out

Much greetings!
Mike

 

[tensai27]

I have the same cpu as you. I have been struggling to get it past 4.2ghz at 1.39v and my stress tests have failed about 1 hour and 45mins in but sometimes shortly after 2 hours hence the reason I recommended 3 hours just to be safe. Every chip is different but if you find yourself failing during the stress test, you might want to try a combo of multiplier and fsb as that sometimes gives off better results. Good luck!