Should I get this CPU Fan?

ShadowsVoid · Oct 9, 2013

Hi, I need a new CPU fan but I don't want to spend too much money on it. Also, I'm afraid that other ones will not fit in my current build. I was looking at this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Cooling-Alpine-CPU-Cooler/dp/B001A5V1K2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1381367219&sr=8-6&keywords=amd+cpu+fan

Would you say that's a good one to go for? and will it be compatible with my other components? I have an AMD FX 8350 CPU and an AsRock 970 Extreme 4 Mobo. Thanks!

socialfox · Oct 9, 2013

ShadowsVoid :

Hi there,
For starters, what is the purpose of you buying this cooler? Are you intending to overclock or just looking for an alternative for the stock cooler. Either way, I'd suggest upping your budget a bit more. That cooler has a tdp of 90 watts. Your processor is rated at 125 watts. For that reason, no its not good enough. Anyways, state your computer case, it will certainly help in identifying a suitable cooler.

ShadowsVoid · Oct 9, 2013

socialfox :

I'm currently using a stock fan and it's really loud when I play games so I want to get a new one. I have a Sharkoon T9 ATX Midi Tower Case. I have a 550W PSU and I'm using a radeon HD 7870 gpu. I don't mind spending more, just as though I know it will work!

socialfox · Oct 9, 2013

ShadowsVoid :

So hopefully I am right, is this your case?
http://www.sharkoon.com/?q=en/node/1858
If so it states you can have a max cpu height of 16cm (160mm). Thats a pretty decent size to fit quite a few air coolers.

Anyways could you give me a few links to websites you can order from so I can check a suitable cooler that works for you and is available in your region?
My first suggestion would be the cooler master hyper 212 evo. Should fit given you have no side panel case fan.

Edit: Silly me, forgot to look at your amazon link to see where your from. Anyways, how is the price of this?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/dp/B0068OI7T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381369656&sr=8-1&keywords=Cooler+Master+Hyper+212

If its too much let me know, I can probably find a lower priced cooler that will still meet your needs. If you do get the Hyper 212, you will have some overclocking room if you decide to overclock in the future.

ShadowsVoid · Oct 9, 2013

socialfox :

ShadowsVoid :

So hopefully I am right, is this your case?
http://www.sharkoon.com/?q=en/node/1858
If so it states you can have a max cpu height of 16cm (160mm). Thats a pretty decent size to fit quite a few air coolers.

Anyways could you give me a few links to websites you can order from so I can check a suitable cooler that works for you and is available in your region?
My first suggestion would be the cooler master hyper 212 evo. Should fit given you have no side panel case fan.

Edit: Silly me, forgot to look at your amazon link to see where your from. Anyways, how is the price of this?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/dp/B0068OI7T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381369656&sr=8-1&keywords=Cooler+Master+Hyper+212

If its too much let me know, I can probably find a lower priced cooler that will still meet your needs. If you do get the Hyper 212, you will have some overclocking room if you decide to overclock in the future.

First of, thanks for your help! And yes, that is my case.

I'm in the UK, I can order from most places really, but Amazon is a peripheral unless you can find it cheaper!

The cooler master looks fairly good so it might be worth the money. Will I have a good enough PSU? Just taking precautions.

socialfox · Oct 9, 2013

ShadowsVoid :

socialfox :

First of, thanks for your help! And yes, that is my case.

I'm in the UK, I can order from most places really, but Amazon is a peripheral unless you can find it cheaper!

The cooler master looks fairly good so it might be worth the money. Will I have a good enough PSU? Just taking precautions.

Honestly, the cooler will barely take any watts from the power supply. The only thing that requires power is the fan. And my guess is its gonna be something like 3 watts.

Edit: Just out of curiosity, what is your power supply make and model?

ShadowsVoid · Oct 9, 2013

socialfox :

ShadowsVoid :

socialfox :

First of, thanks for your help! And yes, that is my case.

I'm in the UK, I can order from most places really, but Amazon is a peripheral unless you can find it cheaper!

The cooler master looks fairly good so it might be worth the money. Will I have a good enough PSU? Just taking precautions.

Honestly, the cooler will barely take any watts from the power supply. The only thing that requires power is the fan. And my guess is its gonna be something like 3 watts.

Edit: Just out of curiosity, what is your power supply make and model?

OCZ-ZS550W-EU

socialfox · Oct 9, 2013

ShadowsVoid :

socialfox :

ShadowsVoid :

socialfox :

First of, thanks for your help! And yes, that is my case.

I'm in the UK, I can order from most places really, but Amazon is a peripheral unless you can find it cheaper!

The cooler master looks fairly good so it might be worth the money. Will I have a good enough PSU? Just taking precautions.

Honestly, the cooler will barely take any watts from the power supply. The only thing that requires power is the fan. And my guess is its gonna be something like 3 watts.

Edit: Just out of curiosity, what is your power supply make and model?

OCZ-ZS550W-EU

Thats a good power supply, you should have no worries about installing the new cooler. Like i said, fans barely use anything. And on top of that you got yourself a fine power supply.

ShadowsVoid · Oct 9, 2013

socialfox :

ShadowsVoid :

socialfox :

ShadowsVoid :

Honestly, the cooler will barely take any watts from the power supply. The only thing that requires power is the fan. And my guess is its gonna be something like 3 watts.

Edit: Just out of curiosity, what is your power supply make and model?

OCZ-ZS550W-EU

Thats a good power supply, you should have no worries about installing the new cooler. Like i said, fans barely use anything. And on top of that you got yourself a fine power supply.

Thanks

socialfox · Oct 9, 2013

ShadowsVoid :

socialfox :

ShadowsVoid :

socialfox :

ShadowsVoid :

Honestly, the cooler will barely take any watts from the power supply. The only thing that requires power is the fan. And my guess is its gonna be something like 3 watts.

Edit: Just out of curiosity, what is your power supply make and model?

OCZ-ZS550W-EU

Thats a good power supply, you should have no worries about installing the new cooler. Like i said, fans barely use anything. And on top of that you got yourself a fine power supply.

Thanks

My pleasure! Feel free to send a PM if you have any other questions regarding this or anything else.

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