How to overclock an AMD FX-6300 to 4.2-4.5 GHz?

LukeMaBoy

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I don't know anything about OC and I want to OC it to 4.2-4.5 GHz but don't know how. Will you dumb it down and tell me the steps I need to take to do this. I have a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Cooler.

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($126.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($259.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($107.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1123.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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It has a 4.1GHz turbo... And I'm pretty sure you can get 4.1 with stock.

LukeMaBoy

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It has a 4.1GHz turbo... And I'm pretty sure you can get 4.1 with stock.
 
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