Overclocking
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Like all the FX family CPUs, the FX-4300 has an unlocked clock multiplier, which means it is possible to overclock it just changing its multiplier.
In our tests, in order to achieve stability at 4.2 GHz (200 MHz reference clock and x22 multiplier), it was necessary to raise the core voltage (Vcore) to 1.4 V. It may be possible to raise the clock more if you try different adjusts.
Besides that, if you intend to do overclocking on this model, it is important to use a better cooler, since the stock cooler that comes with the FX-4300 is very limited.
Also, keep in mind that the overclocking capabilities of a CPU also depends on pure luck, since two CPUs of the same model can reach different clock rates.
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