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Overclocking Capability
Customers have positive experiences overclocking AMD FX-6300 Black Edition processor, achieving stable performance at higher frequencies and getting significant increase in performance compared to its predecessor. However, some users encountered BSOD and temperature concerns while overclocking.
Six Cores Advantage
Customers generally praise the six-core advantage of the AMD FX-6300 Black Edition processor, highlighting its superiority over quad-core options and its excellent cost-benefit ratio. Some users note that it is a significant improvement for gaming and multitasking, while others acknowledge that it may be overkill for basic computing tasks.
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Single Core Performance
Customers have a positive opinion on the single core performance of AMD FX-6300 6-Core Processor Black Edition, with some reservations for heavy gaming and graphic intensive tasks. The processor delivers noticeable speed boosts and superior performance compared to previous generations, making it an excellent choice for budget gaming rigs and everyday use. However, some users caution against relying on it for hardcore pc usage or high-end graphics editing.

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Quality
The cpu's manual also demonstrates exactly how to install the cpu and makes it a super easy, low-stress operation!
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This thing hasn't gone above 56% with most cores underclocked via the auto-power-saving features.
The manufactures of these things don't seem to want you to know how to get them to work.
Price
The cost/benefit ratio for this processor is amazing.
Let me just say i'm really glad i saved the money!
Spending another 40-50 dollars for a 8350 or 8320 is either a no brainer upgrade or a complete waste of money depending on your needs.
I think i payed less for the new one than the old one.
Shipping
I really want to comment on shipping even though it says your not suppose to, oh well amazon can edit this out if they want.
Packaging/appearance
So if you're really worried about it getting damaged on the way, you can gift it so they'll put it in a nice safe box.
Competitiveness
I think to 90% of people, the 6300 will be everything they've dreamed of, and at a fantastically low price, especially when com... Read More
This is superior to the 4-core vishera's hands down.
0 ghz and 8 cores might be worth the extra $70, especially since people have been comparing it ($190) with intel i7s that cost ... Read More
My old processor was a cheap sempron 140, pretty much the slowest/cheapest processor available.
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
stock, good and most. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 4,156 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 28 2025.
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For just over a year ive had a pc with a quad core 2
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But i wanted something more i needed something that could handle editing and more work
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I think i payed less for the new one than the old one
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Coupled with a new msi 7770 the fx6300 has been stellar
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So far temps have stayed below 40c sometimes idling at 19c people always say stock fans are junk i think they just dont build their pcs with proper airflow
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However i have never been able to get up to 4
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