Hi.
I am about to get a FX-9370 CPU for I'm getting a good deal on it. My current CPU cooler has a maximum cooling capacity of 150W according to manufacturer and since the FX-9370 has a huge TDP of 220W I don't think my cooler can handle it. Also I'm thinking of getting a Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 motherboard with it.
What I'm wondering is could I underclock the CPU to work on a lower voltage and thus reducing it's TDP to around 130-150W while getting similar performance as FX-8320 or FX-8350 CPUs?
I would plan to buy a better cooler later in case I would want more power from my CPU.
I am about to get a FX-9370 CPU for I'm getting a good deal on it. My current CPU cooler has a maximum cooling capacity of 150W according to manufacturer and since the FX-9370 has a huge TDP of 220W I don't think my cooler can handle it. Also I'm thinking of getting a Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 motherboard with it.
What I'm wondering is could I underclock the CPU to work on a lower voltage and thus reducing it's TDP to around 130-150W while getting similar performance as FX-8320 or FX-8350 CPUs?
I would plan to buy a better cooler later in case I would want more power from my CPU.