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Stock cooler/heatsink for the FX-6300

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October 27, 2013 1:00:13 AM

Hello all,

Been asking a lot of questions here lately haha.
Trying to make sure everything is good and ready to go for my first build.

So here are my questions:
1.) Will the stock heatsink be enough for my needs?(only gaming.. BF3/BF4to maybe Crysis3).
2.) If the heatsink is enough, Will the stock thermal paste cut it?
3.) If it won't cut! Please leave your suggestions!
*Note, please don't go above $30.00*
4.) I'm on a really tight budget so, Would you guys recommend keeping the stock heatsink and just buy case fans?
*Another note, My case already has one case fan(120mm, Exhaust, Located at the back of the case); and I have an external case fan(Intake, I think it's bigger than 120mm and I think it'll work if i put it by the sidepanels. This is not a computer fan! Just a portable mini fan).

That is all!
Thanks!

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October 27, 2013 1:29:00 AM

1.No
2.Probably, is supposed to handle heat from all 6 cores.
3.Cooler Master hYper 212 Evo
4.Blow through side, probably less air obstruction, but just get a case fan, they are dirt cheap.
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October 27, 2013 1:31:43 AM

It's funny because I used to own the FX 6300 a few months back and the stock cooler was awful, not only did it cause the CPU to overheat quickly but it was LOUD! You've probably noticed the sound of it by now.

Either way, just do what i did and get a Hyper 212 or for $20-30 more, a corsair h80i watercooler
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October 27, 2013 6:57:36 AM

Appreciate the responses guys!
Too bad I can only pick one best answer :c
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