CPU cooler for Fx-8350

conejon11

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The stock cooler on the my Fx-8350 is not doing the job anymore. I can barely get it to idle below 40c. I want to upgrade to a new cooler, but need some help. I am limited on space in my case, so I cannot go with a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo for example, because it is too tall. I was thinking about going with a Zalman CNPS9500A-LED http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223. This will, I think, fit in my case and got great reviews. Does anyone have this cooler with a Fx-8350? Any thoughts?
 
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It takes a lot yo keep those cool. Since you can't fit a big boy cooler, you should consider a dual radiator loop. You can mount the radiator outside the case if necessary.

Dionysis22

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You could always try a corsair hydro h80. (other variants exist) the reason i suggest this is that the cpu cooler is small but it does have a hefty radiator . You can get refurbished ones from scan.co.uk for half new price and they are as good as new.
This is how it installed and will guide you to the size. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWWFjsJONYc
I have just purchased for my 8350...