Should I get an aftermarket cooler?

chainers · May 15, 2014

So, question. I have the AMD 6350 processor on my PC I built a year ago. I decided not to get an aftermarket cooler, and haven't really had any issues with my PC until I moved into my new apartment. It is summer time here in NC (Just moved here last August) and now my apartment is kept about 10 degrees warmer than before. My fan is making a lot of noise, and I mean A LOT of noise, since I moved. To the point where I take breaks after playing for 1-2 hours of video games, and used to go non-stop with no issue. Would a new fan help me with this issue, or should I just ignore it? Ive already cleaned my computer out and it didn't seem to make a dent. Also, this computer is budget but I would like it to last me about 1.5 years, I just don't want to dump tons of money into it.

Any suggestions are great!

Thanks!

Mouldread · May 15, 2014

Hey,

you don't have to spend insane amounts of money on a cooler. For about $25-30 you can buy a nice air cooler that would keep your CPU cooler and it will be in times quieter than the stock one you have now. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2 is a popular choice.

chainers · May 15, 2014

Cool thank you, I ended up going with that solution and should get it by Saturday.

Thanks so much guys!

Warsam71 · May 15, 2014

I agree with tea urchin, get an aftermarket cooler and if you can, depending on your case size, add one or two fans to increase the air flow inside the case. By the way, look up "Push/Pull" ventilation, I think you'll find it very helpful (just do a Google or YouTube search for "Push/Pull Ventilation")

And if you're looking for a specific model, I suggest going with a CM 212 Evo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

Warsam71 · May 15, 2014

Mouldread :

We just recommended the same cooler!

Alpha3031 · May 15, 2014

Warsam71 :

It's a great cooler and cheap also so recomending the same is no real suprise

chainers · May 15, 2014

Warsam71 :

It actually already has 3 fans in it, and I don't know if installing another one would help much. I think it is just getting a little worn out, but the new cooler should solve all the problems.

Thanks again!

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