MSI OC Genie

[Skpstr]

Just installed an FX-6300 and an MSI 970-G43, and tried out the OC Genie. It automatically went up to 3.8Ghz, but then began cycling (maybe every 15 seconds) between 3.8 - 4.1Ghz. Is that normal?

Also, will I likely want a better cooler before using it at the higher speed?

As well, when boosted, the idle temp was about 46°, but I currently have both side panels off the case. When I install case fans and put the sides back on, should the temp go down?

 

[ewok93]

Don't use software overclocks, do it through the bios. Look up some guides. Case fans should help your temps, and a new cooler would help a lot.

 

[prf007]

My friend did this same thing with his 6300 and got a 4.5 OC on air cooled with the CPU never going over 55 degrees during Prime95. He won the silicon lottery. I suggested the same thing, that he manually do it through the BIOS, but he's happy leaving it with what Genie got him.

 

[Skpstr]

I'll be getting a new case soon, so I can add fans. (when I had the old CPU/mobo, I disconnected the case fan because it was old and noisy, and I left the side off because the power switch was broken and I had to jump the leads from it to start the PC lol)

As far as OC through the BIOS, can I use the "Click BIOS" through the MSI Control Center? Or is that just another way to OC with software?

 

[ewok93]

I'm not sure what that is, sorry. If you just restart your computer and push delete to get into the bios you can do it through that. If you're not sure how to overclock through the bios, there are a lot of tutorials.

 

[Skpstr]

I did look at it, I THINK it's just a way to control BIOS from Windows, but not 100% sure. It does let you change multiplier, voltages, clock speed, etc.

 

[ewok93]

That sounds... dangerous. Just restart your computer, go into your bios, and up your multiplier. You know how to stress test for 2 hours between each increment, right? Start it off at 4.2ghz, no change on voltage. Run Prime95 for 2 hours and monitor your temperatures. If Prime95 crashes you need to increase voltage, and if it overheats... it shouldn't overheat unless you are severely lacking in cooling.

 

[BobCharlie]

OC Genie with MSI is not a software OC. It's through the board with a button on the board.

You are the 1st person I've ever heard though that had a successful OC with it. Everybody else gets BSOD Maybe the 6 core can handle it better? Anyways, the fluctuation you are seeing is normal since you still have the power saving features enabled which lower cpu voltage, cpu speed, etc. when under low usage or demand. During boot up, keep pressing "delete" button until it says entering "setup". From there, everything can be selected within the bios using your mouse. If you want to run a constant speed, go to the green settings tab in lower left, then turn off the energy saving stuff. If your PC is running 100% stable and within AMD's allowable temp range, you can leave it as it is, turn off green settings, manually OC (turn genie off though), adjust RAM settings, etc. I have the 990FXA-GD80 which is an OK board so long as you don't want to OC an FX8350 beyond 4.2Ghz.

 

[Skpstr]

That's also what I was curious about. When in the Control Center, (where I can turn the Genie on and off) there's an alternate screen, called "Click BIOS". It seems to have all the settings the regular BIOS has, but is accessible from Windows. (I assume you have to restart to apply new settings) If Genie isn't a software OC, I'm guessing this wouldn't be either, just a more user-friendly option.

Not going to do anything immediately though. I just found out in another thread that OCing with my mobo (MSI 970A-G43) is not a good idea. 🙁

 

[MattJanach]

OC Genie with MSI is not a software OC. It's through the board with a button on the board.

You are the 1st person I've ever heard though that had a successful OC with it. Everybody else gets BSOD.

Thank you! I'm getting BSOD, but everyone else is saying the OC Genie is 100% stable.