Cheap Built to test overclocking

[Bic5]

What would be a really cheap build to test overclocking? I'd like to fool around and learn how to overclock, I've seen it's recommended to try on an older computer. But I've really been craving building a new computer, what would be a really cheap build (200$ or less) to test overclocking on?

 

[pattonrommel]

What would be a really cheap build to test overclocking? I'd like to fool around and learn how to overclock, I've seen it's recommended to try on an older computer. But I've really been craving building a new computer, what would be a really cheap build (200$ or less) to test overclocking on?

Under $200 would be hard to do.

 

[manofchalk]

Purely for overclocking... I'l see what I can come up with
Note, you aint gettin a case on this. Just keep it permanently bread-boarded.

Couldn't keep it under $200, just too difficult. But heres a good build for overclocking if you supply your own case, OS and cooling.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 880GM-LE FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ Compuvest)
Video Card: Asus GeForce 210 512MB Video Card ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 400W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $285.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-19 23:38 EST-0500)

 

[Bic5]

What if I said I don't mind used parts? Also, maybe older parts might work? I'm not 100% how old you can go back with the parts still being overclockable, but I really just want a really cheap computer to test it on.

 

[manofchalk]

Well, PcPartpicker only gets its prices from retailers, so new stuff.
If you can find these components second hand then go ahead.

Also these parts are fairly old, except for the RAM.