Best CPU cooler for an FX-8350

Ethankid · Aug 16, 2014

I was wondering what the best aftermarket CPU cooler would be for my FX-8350. I do not overclock anything. It is a gaming PC if that makes a difference. I don't know if I should go liquid cooling or just a good air cooler. Another thing to note is that I have a MATX mobo. Any suggestions?
*Edit*
My case is the NZXT Phantom 240

Gam3r01 · Aug 16, 2014

Well, without knowing your case I cant recommend a cooler, because some might not fit.
Since you dont plan to OC grab a 212 EVO. It is cheap enough to be worth it, and performs well enough to run mild-moderate OCs if you want to.

masmotors · Aug 16, 2014

antec kuhler 620 h20 is great aio fake water cooler

aaronfield · Aug 16, 2014

Best cooler i had for my 8350 was my cooler master seidon 120M. It's an AIO water cooler and had that processor freezing cold (room temp) all the time. Plus you can snag it for next to nothing (~$35) on Newegg when on sale. I HIGHLY recommend it as being leaps and bounds above stock and being quiet.

aaronfield · Aug 16, 2014

The Tech Guy :

Ethankid :

Go for the Cooler Master Hyper T4 CPU Cooler
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BSKY1M4/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BSKY1M4&linkCode=as2&tag=newtomshardware-20&linkId=6M6IPAMSYVLUTSMZ

I've had the T4 and its cheap and loud. The fans arent even PWM.

bmacsys · Aug 16, 2014

Ethankid :

A high end cpu cooler is a waste for your build. This is why- There are no Micro ATX boards that have a strong enough power delivery section to supply the juice needed to push an 8350. The board will basically "throttle" your cpu because it's vrm's have no heatsinks on them. That and the vrm's themselves are only 4+1. A good board for an 8350 has 8+2. But only some select full ATX boards are 8+2. No Micro ATX boards are 8+2. Micro ATX boards are usually to be avoided with FX cpu's.

Ethankid · Aug 16, 2014

bmacsys :

Ethankid :

A high end cpu cooler is a waste for your build. This is why- There are no Micro ATX boards that have a strong enough power delivery section to supply the juice needed to push an 8350. The board will basically "throttle" your cpu because it's vrm's have no heatsinks on them. That and the vrm's themselves are only 4+1. A good board for an 8350 has 8+2. But only some select full ATX boards are 8+2. No Micro ATX boards are 8+2. Micro ATX boards are usually to be avoided with FX cpu's.

Do you have any suggestions then for a new (not very expensive) motherboard then?

aaronfield · Aug 16, 2014

bmacsys :

My boards 24+2 lol. But i agree.

Gigabyte boards are okay.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128514

But i highly suggest getting this Asus.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131851

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