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Flyingcactuz

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A few question i hope you guys can help with
1.So i am getting a AMD FX 8320 and I want to know if it will fit in a Cougar Solution case and if the case is any good. Also would it fit a Vapor X sapphire R9 270x. It is 320mm and the case says max 320mm so i'm not 100% sure 2. Are there any good 10-20 dollar heatsinks that I could get for a am3+ socket that would fit in this case? 3. What 140mm fan would you recommend I get for the front of the case, (i need one because the case only comes with a backup fan... I think..). Thanks in advance everyone!
 
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I would never get an FX-8320. The FX-6300 will perform practically identically in most games for less money, and can OC higher before heat becomes an issue. Of course, as you can see from my signature, I'd rather get an i3 than either of them for superior performance. However, if you're insistent on the AM3+ socket, then the FX-6300 offers a much better price/performance ratio.

Also, both the FX-8320 and FX-6300 come with a small CPU cooler/heatsink. You'd only need to replace it if you plan to overclock.

If you get a fan for the front, make sure the power connector is 4-pin/PWM. Otherwise the fan will run at 100% all the time if you don't have a fan controller, shortening the lifespan and making it loud. 3-pin fans are generally...
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I wouldn't get that case, I would get the corsair 200R, it has a front and rear fan and all those components will fit in the case. as for the cpu cooler, for around $30 you can get Hyper 212 EVO which is great.
 
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Flyingcactuz

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Well, problem is that I have a friend giving me the case for free so that is what i'm kinda stuck with....
 
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I would never get an FX-8320. The FX-6300 will perform practically identically in most games for less money, and can OC higher before heat becomes an issue. Of course, as you can see from my signature, I'd rather get an i3 than either of them for superior performance. However, if you're insistent on the AM3+ socket, then the FX-6300 offers a much better price/performance ratio.

Also, both the FX-8320 and FX-6300 come with a small CPU cooler/heatsink. You'd only need to replace it if you plan to overclock.

If you get a fan for the front, make sure the power connector is 4-pin/PWM. Otherwise the fan will run at 100% all the time if you don't have a fan controller, shortening the lifespan and making it loud. 3-pin fans are generally cheaper, but are meant for people who either don't care about noise or who have voltage-based fan controllers.
 
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