Aftermarket Heatsink or not??

MessyJesse · Jan 10, 2014

Hello WORLD, im a few clicks away from customizing my first build but im kinda stuck. Im trying to figure out if the stock heatsink that came with my AMD sempron LE-1150 is strong enough to keep my new AMD phenom X4 9950 Black edition nice and chilly. I havent ordered the AMD 9950 yet because im trying to get everything else in order. Would i need a new HEATsink???

My MOBO is a ALIVENF6p-VSTA if thats any help and I already now that its a old peice of junk but its my first upgrade.

laviniuc · Jan 10, 2014

if the new cpu is a a box version it will have its own cooler in the box. if not you need an aftermarket one. the sempron one won't cool it sufficiently and it will overheat.

would a cm 212 evo fit your case/motherboard?

Onus · Jan 10, 2014

I use and recommend the Xigmatek Gaia over the more often parroted but slightly inferior Hyper212 EVO:
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/07/07/review-xigmatek-gaia-sd1283/7/
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/11/27/review-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus/4/

Unlike the Hyper212 EVO (ignore the URL; it IS the EVO they tested), the Gaia never throttled, although it wasn't always the coolest depending on the fan used. Both got awards, but the Gaia is usually cheaper as well, making it the better choice. NZXT has a new 120mm tower cooler as well, that is cheaper than either of these. Performance will be comparable. It isn't that the EVO is a bad cooler, but it's a bang/buck Loser.

MessyJesse · Jan 10, 2014

laviniuc :

its a used cpui so im not getting a heatsink with it. Also how do i check ifThe cm 212 evo will fit?

MessyJesse · Jan 10, 2014

Onus :

I use and recommend the Xigmatek Gaia over the more often parroted but slightly inferior Hyper212 EVO:
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/07/07/review-xigmatek-gaia-sd1283/7/
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/11/27/review-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus/4/

Unlike the Hyper212 EVO (ignore the URL; it IS the EVO they tested), the Gaia never throttled, although it wasn't always the coolest depending on the fan used. Both got awards, but the Gaia is usually cheaper as well, making it the better choice. NZXT has a new 120mm tower cooler as well, that is cheaper than either of these. Performance will be comparable. It isn't that the EVO is a bad cooler, but it's a bang/buck Loser.

both of those are out of my budget. I only have $30 to spend.

laviniuc · Jan 10, 2014

measure the space available around the current cooler, and from the motherboard to the edge of the case and compare to the specs of the cooler. onus' point is also valid, the xigmatek gaia is also a great cooler.

either one you go for keep in mind that you will be able to use it on other cases/cpu-s too.

alternatively you can go to a pc shop and ask them for a recommendation/assembly if you are not sure.

MessyJesse · Jan 10, 2014

laviniuc :

thanks buuuddy.

Onus · Jan 10, 2014

Here is a 120mm cooler for $23 that also has another 15% off code: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835150122

It appears to be a little thin, but it should be sufficient. You could go to a 92mm cooler, but in my own experience, that size becomes whiny under load.

MessyJesse · Jan 10, 2014

Onus :

Thanks Bud. All this help is great.

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