Good after market cooler to overclock FX 6300

[JohnSnackbox]

Hi there planning on getting a FX 6300 and everything checks out but I want to overclock it, not sure how much probably to 4 GHz. First time OCing, and I am wondering what is a good budget cooler that would work well for it.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Best BUDGET cooler on the PLANET.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $29.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[Onus]

I generally recommend any 120mm tower-style cooler other than the frequently parroted Hyper212 EVO. That one is not a bad cooler, however competitors including Enermax, NZXT, Masscool, etc. often have similar coolers (+/- 1C-2C depending on fans) for less money. CM's own Hyper212 Plus, the little-different previous version, is $20 after a $10 MIR (Masscool's is $22; no MIR games). This makes the Hyper212 EVO a bang/buck Loser, and I prefer not to recommend Losers.

 

[cirdecus]

why is everyone buying the FX6300

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Because it's $112.00

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($112.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $112.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[Onus]

That is indeed a very good price. I got lucky though, and happened to be visiting my parents who are near a Microcenter, back when they would occasionally offer the FX-8320 for $99.

 

[JohnSnackbox]

Nice, so would this work well for the oc and will it fit in my case I have a micro atx mobo btw.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Now that's a price ^