Overclocking a AMD FX6300

[EncryptedBlade]

So I really want to overclock my CPU as it think it is bottle necking my PC. Note I have never overclocked before. The recommended overclock for my CPU is 4.1 GHz which would be great because I am only on 3.5 GHz at the moment. Please could you tell me what I need to do to overclock and if I need to purchase anything else and If there is anything I should take care with. All I really want to do is play just cause 3 on recommended settings.
Thank you,
Blade

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

FX300 ?

 

[ingtar33]

I'm assuming he means a 4300

 

[EncryptedBlade]

FX-6300 Sorry

 

[EncryptedBlade]

My Specs : https://gyazo.com/54dccb7c91b3cfe6c8ef22df1598129b

 

[EncryptedBlade]

here is the just cause 3 recommended settings : https://gyazo.com/0e7df6be5968a62f48545c220076fdf1

 

[ingtar33]

do you know what your cpu cooler and motherboard are?

how about ram? is it one stick of ram or two or four? how much ram do you have?

 

[EncryptedBlade]

do you know what your cpu cooler and motherboard are?

how about ram? is it one stick of ram or two or four? how much ram do you have?

Cpu Cooler : default heat sink and case fans

MotherBoard: GIGABYTE 970A-UD3P

Ram:Corsair Vegenance (2x4gb)

 

[ingtar33]

ok. you'll need to replace the cpu cooler. otherwise you should be good to overclock. The fx6300 isn't too tough to cool so you don't need to spend a fortune. the question is "how fast do i want to go"

If your goal is <4.4 ghz a $30 cpu cooler will do the job just fine (like the coolermaster hyper 212 evo)
If your goal is 4.5 ghz -4.8 ghz any mid/high end tower air cooler ($50-$75) will do (something like the hr-02 Macho or Silverarrow)
If you're shooting for 5ghz you'll probably want to look at a high end air or closed loop water cooler ($80-$120) - (corsair h80i or h100i)

once you have your new cpu cooler you'll want to start by reading this
http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-bulldozer-and-piledriver-overclocking-guide-asus-motherboard
granted, it's a guide for an ASUS motherboard, but the principles and techniques are the same, as is all the important information about voltages and temperatures.

once you've done this much ask any question you got. i'll walk you through it.

 

[EncryptedBlade]

ok. you'll need to replace the cpu cooler. otherwise you should be good to overclock. The fx6300 isn't too tough to cool so you don't need to spend a fortune. the question is "how fast do i want to go"

If your goal is <4.4 ghz a $30 cpu cooler will do the job just fine (like the coolermaster hyper 212 evo)
If your goal is 4.5 ghz -4.8 ghz any mid/high end tower air cooler ($50-$75) will do (something like the hr-02 Macho or Silverarrow)
If you're shooting for 5ghz you'll probably want to look at a high end air or closed loop water cooler ($80-$120) - (corsair h80i or h100i)

once you have your new cpu cooler you'll want to start by reading this
http://www.overclock.net/t/1348623/amd-bulldozer-and-piledriver-overclocking-guide-asus-motherboard
granted, it's a guide for an ASUS motherboard, but the principles and techniques are the same, as is all the important information about voltages and temperatures.

once you've done this much ask any question you got. i'll walk you through it.

Thanks a lot this helped so much, I just have a few questions. I am using a gigabyte motherboard not Asus so will the guide still work? My Budget is about £50 ($75) for a cooler ,what do you recommend for that price? Also what do you think would be a safe clock for me ( I don't want any issues ) ?

Thanks Again,
Blade

 

[ingtar33]

well- from what I've seen with overclocking piledriver they often can clock up to 4.0-4.5ghz on stock voltage (literally with doing nothing more then changing the multiplier); that said, this method is pretty unprofessional, and it's advised you do it the "right" way.

that guide is fine for getting you familiar with the "concepts" involved with overclocking. most of the settings will be the same on both motherboards, so other then some menu differences and some different options certain boards allow, generally that guide is valid for your overclocking plans.

As for cpu coolers. at your budget i'd probably see if i can get a hold of a Noctua NH-D14 http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002VKVZ1A/?tag=pcp0f-21 for a little bit over £50; that's literally top of the line as far as air coolers get. or you could step down to the Macho http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PKJ21LW/?tag=pcp0f-21 (I own the macho, it's an amazing cpu cooler, but it is a little bit of a step down from the Noctua)

note, both coolers are LARGE; if you are in a small case they won't fit. They both should be ok in a "normal" sized mid tower case; there may be some issues with tall ram (depends on the layout of the motherboard. I had no issues with the Macho, but with a different motherboard layout i can envision some issues)