WORST FX-6100 ever?

[chromic]

I cant even OC it to 4 ghz without disabling cores...

stock voltage is 1.325 - i set it to 1.375 and started raising multipliers..

3300 mhz - stock
3400 mhz - worked well
3500 mhz worked well
3600 mhz worked well
jumped straight to 4000 cause i was lazy ( ran each test around 20-40 mins )
4000 mhz 1.375 volts, froze..
4000 mhz 1.4 volts, froze..
4000 mgz 1.425 volts, froze..
4000 mhz 1.45 volts froze..

didnt try higher... decided to go 4 core 4,2 ghz 1.415 volts, (after vdrop) stable

 

[kiezz]

Its more likely you have set something wrong, maybe if you gave more details all your settings and hardware specs we could help you

 

[Guest]

did you bother to do any research?
Bulldozer Overclocking Guide

 

[chromic]

mobo = asrock N68C-GS FX ( getting a better one next month )
ram : 1600 mhz kingston hyperx 4gb (2x2gb)
cpu : fx-6100
cooler : scythe ninja 3
gpu : hd5850

 

[chromic]

i followed that overclock guide step by step and here are results ;

4.5 ghz 1.45 volts turbo removed --> couldnt get into windows
4,5 ghz 1.45 volts removed all energy saving features set fsb etcetc.. -- > windows
4.5 ghz lowering volts for bios.. 1,425--> bios
4,5 ghz 1.4 --> bios
4,5 ghz 1.375 --> bios
4,5 ghz 1.35 --> bios
4,5 ghz 1.325 --> no bios
4.5 ghz 1.375 windows boot ; froze
4,5 ghz 1.4 windows boot : froze
4.4 ghz 1.4 windows boot : froze
4,3 ghz 1.4 windows boot : froze
4,2 ghz 1.4windows boot : success, prime 95 freeze after 3 seconds
4,1 ghz 1.4 same as above
4 ghz 1.4 windows boot : success , prime 95 core 6 stops working after 3 seconds

dont really feel like upping the volts to 1.425...
and the one who posted the OC guide got 4,8 ghz @ 1.298 volts...

like i said, worst fx-6100 ever

 

[kiezz]

I'd imagine the mobo is holding you back on the overclocking front not the cpu, what NB and HT frequency have you set and what cpu NB voltage have you set

 

[Guest]

no offence but that is a very "budget oriented" motherboard and will hold you back. but as you are finding out; no all chips overclock the same. but i'd think that if you lurk around some forums and see what motherboards seem to get the best results, you'd have a better understand what board to look for when you look to buy one.

in the meantime, at least your getting some experience . .

 

[chromic]

would ASUS M5A97 R2.0 be good enough?

it has heatsinks on mosfets / VRMS and 4+2power phases '

+ all the other nice stuff thats in there

 

[IPCharger]

I have mine on 4 ghz stable without even raising the voltage because of my crappy mobo.

 

[full_out]

I'm not to sure if they are similar for how much voltage they can take, but I had my FX-4100 up to 4.7 stable with around 1.43 volts.

 

[kiezz]

The asus would be a good motherboard the reason why your having trouble and people are saying same voltage but higher overclock is your motherboard is am2+ socket and although it can support your am3+ processor it will struggle to overclock due to the amperage of the socket, when you get the asus board you will get better overclocks

 

[Guest]

would ASUS M5A97 R2.0 be good enough?

it has heatsinks on mosfets / VRMS and 4+2power phases '

+ all the other nice stuff thats in there

thats better but try to shoot for this if you can:
ASUS M5A99X EVO R2.0 $138.99
$118.99 after $20.00 rebate card

if you do the rebate thing its worth the few extra bucks.

 

[mlcaouette]

Buy cheap you buy twice, learn your lesson and buy something decent this time around. Save up if you have to, the board looniam posted above is a solid choice.

 

[chromic]

cant order from newegg, i live in finland..

with dang high prices..
ASUS M5A97 R2.0 79€ = 107-108$ + postage ( oh and its 10€ sale too...) so the "actual" price is 89€ = 120$
Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 129€ = 175$ + postage http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/M5A99X-EVO-R2.0

im also thinking GIGABYTE GA-970A-DS3 http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4122 = 69€

 

[kiezz]

I'm afraid if you want high overclock your not going to get a decent mobo under €100 if your willing to spend that kind of money I'd probably go for this msi one http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/990FXA-GD65 it has its downfalls but its pretty competitive performance with an asus sabertooth and crosshair v and quite a bit cheaper than them both on the site you linked,
read the review and look at the benchmark results too here http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2011/11/22/whats-the-best-bulldozer-motherboard/4

 

[chromic]

I'm afraid if you want high overclock your not going to get a decent mobo under €100 if your willing to spend that kind of money I'd probably go for this msi one http://www.jimms.fi/tuote/990FXA-GD65 it has its downfalls but its pretty competitive performance with an asus sabertooth and crosshair v and quite a bit cheaper than them both on the site you linked,
read the review and look at the benchmark results too here http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2011/11/22/whats-the-best-bulldozer-motherboard/4

not really looking for a "high" OC, just something between 4-4.5 ghz.

i think ill go with the 80€ ASUS M5A97 R2.0

 

[kiezz]

Ok cool asus is a good choice and thats a decent board

 

[Guest]

not really looking for a "high" OC, just something between 4-4.5 ghz.

i think ill go with the 80€ ASUS M5A97 R2.0

i posted the EVO because it is a great enthusiast budget board. that A97 is good enough, i didn't understand you were on the other side of the pond, sorry.

i am sure you will get what you are looking for with that choice, i wish you well with that

 

[chromic]

Getting the mobo on monday.

I will post results here when i will get them.

thanks for the assistance

 

[chromic]

just wondering but whats the difference of..

Asus M5A97 R2.0
-------------------------------
Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

 

[kiezz]

I think the LE stands for light edition its minus a couple of features on the board and it doesn't have 4+2 power phase

 

[Guest]

just wondering but whats the difference of..

Asus M5A97 R2.0
-------------------------------
Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

click on each link
http://www.asus.com/Motherboard/M5A97_R20/
and
http://www.asus.com/Motherboard/M5A97_LE_R20/

then on each page tick the box to the left of: Add to comparison list

then on the upper right in the black bar click Compare List

and then the Compare Now button.

 

[chromic]

good then i ordered the right one.

it says there that the card has

1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (blue)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)

so was just wondering can i use SLI/CF, well enough?

 

[Guest]

SLI needs at least a x8 speed and a x4 speed will hurt the performance in crossfire. AFAIK about 10% less than a x8, x8 configuration; which is common.

 

[chromic]

got the mobo today.

no success oc yet.

i think i just give up.

i have no idea what llc is, i have no idea what offset mode is, i cant run anything over 4 ghz without over 1.4 voltage.

after installed new mobo cant connect to internet with pc.. this sucks