AMD FX 3.5 Ghz 95-Watt AM3+ Processor FD6300WMHKBOX

For just over a year I've had a pc with a quad core 2.6 GHz amd. It was sufficient. I could run it with an msi 6000 gpu and play most modern games in 720-1080p with acceptable frame rates, and watch HD videos without stuttering. But I wanted something more; I needed something that could handle editing and more work. Definitely worth the money. I think I payed less for the new one than the old one. Coupled with a new msi 7770, the FX-6300 has been stellar. The only things it has a hard time doing (which I found reasonable) is working in full HD with Fraps recording, a drag on any system, and playing something like Hitman Absolution on Ultra graphical settings, which would wreck havoc on even an i7 and a better gpu, I'm sure. So far temps have stayed below 40C sometimes idling at 19C, People always say stock fans are junk, I think they just don't build their PCs with proper airflow. I've had no problems, but I'll really get pressing on it once I've updated my BIOS (had to buy a usb flash, derp). Will definitely write an edit in the future about further performance. *Update _December 2013 After about 4 months of use, I'm very satisfied with my amd fx 6300. Still using a stock fan and a case with great airflow, I never see temperatures above 55C with extensive use (2+ hours)overclocked at 3.9 GHz and 1.275 volts. However, I have never been able to get up to 4.0 GHz without losing stability. I'm not sure if this is a MoBo issue, or simple cpu architecture. Can run most games, programs, etc. without any lag, no crashing issues, no problems at all. Windows 8 is smooth, games from Battlefield 3 down to Minecraft run fast and beautiful, and hours of program, web browsing, and every other pc activity has been fantastic having integrated the fx into my rig. I love this processor. That said, I'm a bit reserved recommending this to hardcore pc users. It's worked great for me, but even after 4 months of a new rig, I'm still looking forward to more out of progressing technology. I think to 90% of people, the 6300 will be everything they've dreamed of, and at a fantastically low price, especially when compared to the analogous intel processors. However, I think if you're like me, and looking for more, you might want to skip the 6300 and go straight for the fx-8350 8-core. I'll have to wait till I have the cash flow to try it out, but I think the baseline 4.0 Ghz and 8 cores might be worth the extra $70, especially since people have been comparing it ($190) with Intel i7s that cost almost $500, and have a tendency to run hot. I intend to pair it with a GTX 770 graphics card (maybe even double it with crossfire or something), so my next update will probably be late next spring, maybe even next summer, comparing performance with each processor. Until then, stay cool. *Update _January 2014 Finally tuned it to 4.1 GHz at 1.35 volts. However, the voltage is creeping into the redzone. I'm definitely no pro at overclocking, but I feel safe with this frequency/voltage because A)the 6300 is built for 4.1 and B) AMD Overdrive stability tests run the chip at 100% capacity (actually it's around 98%), stable for 1 hour at 62C without hardware or calculation failures. I won't bother trying 2 hours because I'll never use it at 100% for such an extended period of time. I think I've been successful because it's so cool in my house (About 65F during the winter) and the chip's been idling as low as 6 or 7 Celsius and doesn't get much higher than 30 or 40 C under most situations. Really the only thing holding me back now is my graphics card.

The AMD FX-6300 is an excellent CPU. Being a six core, it already has an advantage over the more standard quad-core options. However, it should be noted that you most likely won't be using all six cores if you're just gaming. That set aside, the processor also runs at a very fast 3.5 GHz, which is already above average. Combine this with the processor's flexible overclocking abilities (getting it to run at 4 GHz, 4.3 GHz, 4.5GHz and 4.7 GHz are common, and I've seen many users get those speeds. Make sure you get an aftermarket cooler though!), and you have a CPU that can do miracles. The CPU's manual also demonstrates exactly how to install the CPU and makes it a super easy, low-stress operation! I've been playing some games myself, with a a Sapphire Radeon 7770 (not the best card, so my results can easily be surpassed!), and have been comfortably around 60 FPS in games such as Far Cry 3 at medium settings at my CPU's stock speed. Other, less demanding games such as Oblivion, Skyrim, Mirror's Edge and Blacklight Retribution all run easily above 60 FPS, and games such as Minecraft surpass 100 FPS with no problem. There are however, a few nitpicks I'd like to talk about. The first, and most obvious, is that the FX-6300 gets hot. With the stock cooler, games like Far Cry 3 bump my temperature to 60 degrees Celsius. However, the stock cooler does a good job at maintaining the temperature here. It should be noted, also, that 60 Celsius is an alright temperature for an FX-6300 under load. Another thing I want to nitpick on is the stock cooler, which looks and feels very cheap and fragile. It's also very small and doesn't even cover the entirety of the heatsink. One last thing about the stock cooler is that it uses AMD's clip-on mechanism to lock onto the motherboard, and this can be a nuisance if one wants to upgrade to an aftermarket cooler because you will have to unscrew the mounting piece on the motherboard and then install your aftermarket cooler. This process can be daunting and at the very least, very annoying. The process of attaching the heatsink with the AMD system is pretty daunting itself, since you have to apply quite a bit of force to get it on, and I myself was frightened by the amount of torque I was producing, and it can also be difficult due to lack of good explanation and picture detail in the CPU's manual. There also seems to be an odd problem with the CPU's temperature sensors! I recommend using Speed Fan for your temp measurements, because programs like CoreTemp and HWMonitor give incorrect temperatures for your CPU when it is under low-load or none. For me, it will give me temperatures half of my room temperature! I'm not sure which program is accurate with temperatures under load however, as they both report different temperatures with variations of about 10 C, but I still tend to use Speed Fan since it gives higher temperature readings for both and its better to be safe than sorry! And finally, one last nitpick is that the processor seems to have problems with Windows 7's power options, but it is not a big issue as it usually resolves itself in a few moments. Overall, if you combine this processor with a good graphics card, you should be getting results far superior to mine in the gaming scene. When it comes to video and graphics editing, this processor will accomplish anything you throw at it, and for every day use, you will not be disappointed. While it is not a perfect product, it is very good, and that is why it is a solid 9/10.

No te dejes engañar por lo que dicen las malas lenguas!!! Esta CPU aunque pertenece a una linea de CPUs que no ha acabado de labrarse un buen nombre no es ni mucho menos mala!! Lo cierto es que viene con unos voltajes de serie elevados y unas frecuencias relativamente bajas pero si lo afinas puede consumir mucho menos y sacarle mucho rendimiento. Ajustando frecuencias puede llegar a rendir como un Core i5 de tercera generación en todo menos en algunos escenarios determinados. Es cierto que su consumo se dispara pero eso es hacia los 4,6 Ghz con un OC bastante respetable y que no puede de tu a tu con lo mas nuevo de Intel pero no se puede olvidar su rango de precio y que la configuración de un sistema completo alrededor de esta CPU es mucho mas barato que uno equivalente para Intel. Estamos a 2017 y aun sigue siendo una buena opción aunque claro esta que se esta empezando a devaluar y solo vale en presupuestos ajustados. El rendimiento que ofrece o puede llegar a ofrecer es realmente bueno aunque no espectacular. Si tienes claro en que gamas te vas a desenvolver esta CPU te sorprenderá!! Si esperas un Core i7 de ultima generación evidentemente te defraudará! Si se cuenta con un presupuesto minimamente holgado es infinitamente mejor opción irse a los nuevos AMD Ryzen que tienen un rendimiento por nucleo del doble que con la arquitectura FX y compiten de tu a tu con Intel e incluso superan a esta. Así que recomiendo al 100% esta CPU o su hermano mayor el FX-8300 aunque solo para presupuestos ajustados!!

FX－4100から格安性能アップの為に購入交換しました。安い、早いを感じました。I社の製品への拘りが無くなりました。

This processor is a beast, it can handle most task thrown at it. It is a 3 module, 2 core per module so 6 core CPU with 1.2 billion transistors. Despite being technology from 2012, they are still in production and mine was 2017 made. This CPU is black edition CPU meaning you can easily overclock or even underclock it using unlocked multiplier in BIOS. It also has the latest instruction set like SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2, AVX etc. when this CPU was introduced it was for high end PCs, but now despite being 2012 technology this CPU still rocks and rivals many latest low (celeron, pentium, i3) to mid range (i5) CPUs and even beats older generation i7. This CPU easily beats the popular Pentium G4560 in performance. If you have a AM3+ motherboard and dont want to fully upgrade your PC then upgrading to this CPU is better choice then going to other AM3 socket phenom or athlon CPU which lacks instruction set like SSE4.2. latest CPU dont support Windows 7, only windows 10, so if you want to use Windows 7 and dont want to fully upgrade your PC, then this is best choice. Earlier I had a Athlon x260 and after upgrading I can see major performance improvement. If you want to use this CPU then visit the motherboard manufacture website to see the list of compatible CPUs, I have a Asus AM3+ motherboard. AM3+ is backward compatible with AM3 so there is high chances of you motherboard supporting both. The only problem with this CPU is that it overheats, this is due to high TDP of 95W & AMD Turbo Core technology which automatically overclocks the CPU giving 300mhz extra when needed, the max of this CPU is 3.5Ghz, under turbo core (boost) the speed goes upto 3.8Ghz, This causes heat. So to avoid overheating issue, its best to turn off turbo core feature in your BIOS. In winter time the CPU temperature remains cool about 10-12C on idle and 20-30C on loads like web browsing, watching video. I am using the stock heatsink and cooler and they are working fine, and I have disabled the turbo core. If you are getting a FX then get a CPU modal with 2nd number 3, like 4300, 6300. 2nd number 3 are the piledriver version of FX, which is a minor upgrade over the original FX codenamed bulldozer. I purchased this from Amazon global store for Rs. 4000 + Rs 1880 duty + Rs. 480 shipping, it cost me around Rs. 6400. if you can get this for under 6-7k then its a good deal, else look FX 4300 or get used CPU which are available under 3k. :) 👍😎

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3 ans après sa sortie, ce FX-6300 a toujours un superbe rapport qualité-prix. Il faut dire qu'avec les prix de détail pratiqués par Intel, AMD n'a pas trop d'efforts à faire: on est ici au niveau de performance brutes d'un Core i5-4430 3Ghz pour moins de la moitié du prix! Avec ses 6 cœurs (3 cœurs physiques de chacun 2 coeurs logiques pour être précis), il se prête bien à la petite virtualisation. J'ai monté récemment un serveur avec un Windows 7 et un linux virtualisés sous VirtualBox et ça tourne nickel, pour un budget contenu. Associé à une bonne carte graphique il peut aussi constituer une base solide pour une machine de CAO / retouche d'image / montage vidéo ou plus simplement un très bon PC bureautique. Alors c'est sur que son TDP de 95W n'est pas époustouflant, et que le ventirad fourni est une misère, on en trouve de très bons autour de 25 euros chez Arctic ou Zalmann. Pour résumer, un très bon choix pour ceux qui sont attentifs au rapport performances / prix.