Overclocking my AMD FX 6300 and I could use some advice.

[kevinstyles]

Hello,

I put together this computer roughly 2 weeks ago and just began messing around with overclocking after buying a new CPU cooler. Here is my setup:

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)

This is the first computer I have ever put together. My reason for posting is essentially for reassurance that my system will be alright at it's current settings. I understand overclocking can shorten the lifespan of these CPUs, but I'm willing to take that risk.

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. (Edit: I think my room was just a bit cold. My idle seems to be more around 38-39 degrees)

If you need any additional information from me, please let me know. Any feedback/comments will be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance for your time!

 

[clutchc]

You must have won the silicone lottery. As long as temps are good, keep going with the multiplier. It doesn't look like you had to touch the voltage yet?

 

[coolcole01]

as long as the temps stay under 63 your gold

 

[06yfz450ridr]

that is a nice overclock at that voltage.

you coul probably go to 4.8 if you arent pushing the voltage to much and you arent running very high load.

i think my 6300 topped out around 4.8 i was able to get to 5ghz but it wasnt stable at 1.5v you could really go to 1.55v but your cooler wont handle that high.

I never had much luck at a 200 bclk with overclocking, usually 230-233 was always my boards sweet spot for all my cpus

 

[kevinstyles]

You must have won the silicone lottery. As long as temps are good, keep going with the multiplier. It doesn't look like you had to touch the voltage yet?

I had upped the voltage to 1.4, but decided to test it at 1.32 in order to try to lower my temperatures a bit. So far so good. The two hour prime95 test went very well. I need to try a 12 hour tonight.

 

[clutchc]

You must have won the silicone lottery. As long as temps are good, keep going with the multiplier. It doesn't look like you had to touch the voltage yet?

I had upped the voltage to 1.4, but decided to test it at 1.32 in order to try to lower my temperatures a bit. So far so good. The two hour prime95 test went very well. I need to try a 12 hour tonight.

2 hours on prime is usually enough. But if you feel it's worth the wear and tear, go for it.

 

[kevinstyles]

You must have won the silicone lottery. As long as temps are good, keep going with the multiplier. It doesn't look like you had to touch the voltage yet?

I had upped the voltage to 1.4, but decided to test it at 1.32 in order to try to lower my temperatures a bit. So far so good. The two hour prime95 test went very well. I need to try a 12 hour tonight.

2 hours on prime is usually enough. But if you feel it's worth the wear and tear, go for it.

Wear and tear? If you think it isn't worth it i'd love to know your reasoning. Like I said, I'm new to this whole thing so I'd love to learn as much as possible.

 

[clutchc]

All components have a finite life span... and it gets shorter at higher stress. Unless you're dealing with critical data that can't be lost, why prematurely age the CPU and associated motherboard subsytem? Just on the slim, off chance that a game might crash from a possible unstable OC? Your call. Just my opinion.

 

[kevinstyles]

All components have a finite life span... and it gets shorter at higher stress. Unless you're dealing with critical data that can't be lost, why prematurely age the CPU and associated motherboard subsytem? Just on the slim, off chance that a game might crash from a possible unstable OC? Your call. Just my opinion.

That's extremely logical and I'm definitely going to pass on the 12 hour test. Thank you for the information, I really appreciate it.

 

[06yfz450ridr]

All components have a finite life span... and it gets shorter at higher stress. Unless you're dealing with critical data that can't be lost, why prematurely age the CPU and associated motherboard subsytem? Just on the slim, off chance that a game might crash from a possible unstable OC? Your call. Just my opinion.

That's extremely logical and I'm definitely going to pass on the 12 hour test. Thank you for the information, I really appreciate it.

usually you will see errors in the 1-20 minute range, if you pass your 2 hour fine you're usually pretty much stable.

you can try occt as well and test with that and see if you pass without errors, I bet you will.