Can I overclock?

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Can I overclock with this CPU and motherboard combo if I use water cooling?
FX-6300
Asrock 960gm/u3s3
500w PSU
Corsair 200r case
Thanks
 
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You can overclock FX 6300 but not with that motherboard(even with water cooling), has only 3+1 phase VRM and no heatsinks.

Will need something with better power phase design for safe and stable OC.

This motherboard is sufficient for overclocking FX 6300 to 4.3-4.5 GHz and is best at its price range→Asus M5A97 R2.0. Will not require water cooling with this combo, something like CM Hyper 212 Evo is enough.
You can overclock FX 6300 but not with that motherboard(even with water cooling), has only 3+1 phase VRM and no heatsinks.

Will need something with better power phase design for safe and stable OC.

This motherboard is sufficient for overclocking FX 6300 to 4.3-4.5 GHz and is best at its price range→Asus M5A97 R2.0. Will not require water cooling with this combo, something like CM Hyper 212 Evo is enough.
 
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