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overclocking the fx8320?

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November 8, 2013 9:07:49 PM

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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($158.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-T4-18PK-R1 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.65 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($332.49 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($52.99 @ B&H)
Other: Razer Goliathus 2014 Small CONTROL Soft Gaming Mouse Mat ($14.99)
Total: $1179.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-09 00:08 EST-0500)
can I overclock my fx 8320 with that cpu cooler? someone told me I couldn't with the mother board I have right now, if he's right can any of you guys recommend a motherboard? i'm not really tech savvy and I don't want to end up breaking my first time build

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November 9, 2013 4:01:38 PM

You could overclock it but not by much or else it would overheat pretty easily.
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