Can I overclock?

[Tikli]

Can I overclock my cpu to 3.0GHz?
My system specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 @ 2.53 GHz
4 GB RAM
Gigabyte 945GCM-S2L
Nvidia Geforce 210 1GB


Do i require cooling? does my mobo support overclock? if, yes, then upto how much can i overclock using stock cooler?
Help, please

 

[inzone]

The only way your going to be able to overclock is if you motherboard lets you raise the FSB (front side buss) and if you have a stock cpu cooler now then with overclocking you'll need an aftermarket cooler. The Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO would be a good choice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099