Low profile FM2 cooler? For AMD A8 5600k. Micro ATX case

Ringoko

Reputable
Jul 13, 2014
14
0
4,510
The distance from my cpu to the side panel is 13cm exactly. I guess I'd want even less than that. The stock cpu is fine at idle (about 35-45 C) but its far, far too loud when I convert a video in handbrake or open too many tabs etc.

Just wondering if there's something as popular and cheap as the hyper 212 evo but low profile.
 

Ringoko

Reputable
Jul 13, 2014
14
0
4,510


Thanks for that link. I have since read up on how to properly measure APU temps and the stock cooler isn't as horrifying as I thought. I have a cheap Arctic cooler that I'm going to test tomorrow, but if theres a problem I'd go with the Zalman CNPS8900.

 

Ringoko

Reputable
Jul 13, 2014
14
0
4,510


Stock cooler was too noisy, the temps werent great either - only about 10 degrees below the thermal limit when under load. The Arctic cooling alpine 64 pro is MUCH quieter and about 10 degrees cooler under load. I'll keep an eye on it to see if I need something better for cooling but right now everything is fine.
 

clutchc

Titan
Ambassador

Sounds like it might be doing the trick for you. Good luck.