Overclocking FX 6300 with GA-78LMT-USB3 and Hyper 212 plus

[gem0625]

I have just ordered this build:

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus HF1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Plus 550W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $578.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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How much can I overclock if I get the hyper 212 plus? And do I need to buy thermal paste or will the cooler or cpu come with it?

Sorry if this is in the wrong area.

 

[th3_ory]

From this thread you could get 4.4GHz with the 212:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/281397-29-good-6300-overclock

And many aftermarket coolers come with thermal paste but its very poor. I suggest to get one since you will be overclocking.

 

[AirSKiller]

From this thread you could get 4.4GHz with the 212:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/281397-29-good-6300-overclock

And many aftermarket coolers come with thermal paste but its very poor. I suggest to get one since you will be overclocking.

+1 the 212 rocks and you will get a very good OC maybe even 4.5 GHz depends on your chip...
You can use the thermal paste it comes with, it's not bad... But pick something better and maybe you can have a couple more degrees of headroom