Hi everyone, time to swap amd's cooler since I exceed 60C on heavy gaming. Are there any solutions that I don't have to take out my mobo and all of its components? I read that some coolers (AM3+ ASUS M5A97 R2.0) just attach to the stock bracket without replacing any backplates and that sounds sweet. I got the Coolermaster K380 case so the max cooler height is limited to 155 which narrows the options. Any help?
AMD FX6300 cooler with easy installation?
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Although the website, or manual, does not mention it, it looks like there is a motherboard cut-out for the back of the motherboard. Can you confirm if that is true?
If so, then worrying about re-installing the whole rig to install a CPU heatsink should be a null issue.
If you don't have a cutout, I know of only one, off the cuff, CPU cooler that is below 155mm that utilizes the stock backplate; it uses a 92mm fan, though, and is rated for 150 TDP: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186092
If you have a cut-out, I think a look at the Thermalright True Spirit 120M is definitely worth it.
If so, then worrying about re-installing the whole rig to install a CPU heatsink should be a null issue.
If you don't have a cutout, I know of only one, off the cuff, CPU cooler that is below 155mm that utilizes the stock backplate; it uses a 92mm fan, though, and is rated for 150 TDP: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186092
If you have a cut-out, I think a look at the Thermalright True Spirit 120M is definitely worth it.
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103075
Cooler Master Hyper 101i - CPU Cooler with Dual Direct Contact Heatpipes - AMD Version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrifzEOqBu0
Easy install ^
Cooler Master Hyper 101i - CPU Cooler with Dual Direct Contact Heatpipes - AMD Version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrifzEOqBu0
Easy install ^
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
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it would be a little fidgeting to get the bolt/nuts to tighten but a backplate cpu cooler can be done on those two slightly covered by the metal on the back right there. I've done it before, it just takes a little while, can be done with some needle nose pliers
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Yeah, you should be fine, although, like said, it may take some dexterity. (Give me a d20 roll!)
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The set-up looks correct - it is pushing air through the heatsink, towards the exhaust fan, which is pushing the air out of the case.
Exhausting the air upwards, if you have exhaust fans there, is equally as good.
Exhausting the air upwards, if you have exhaust fans there, is equally as good.
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