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Will my current Enermax ETS-T40-BK be enough to cool an FX-9590?

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September 10, 2014 4:38:57 PM

I plan on eventually buying an FX-9590 and I was wondering if the Enermax ETS-T40-BK I currently have cooling my FX-4350 will be enough to cool the 9590.

As it stands under maximum load (and overclocked to 4.515Ghz) the 4350 reaches between 38-44 degrees C. The fan on the T40 doesn't even ramp up (reads as being at 12.5% speed and won't increase until 60 degrees C (set that way in BIOS)). I also have an additional 120mm fan attached to the T40 to draw more air through.

My case is a CoolerMaster HAF 912+ with every additional fan slot filled to get the most air flow through the case. Two 120mm at the front, one 140mm side, one 120mm rear and one 200mm on the top. I know the CPU cooler is doing most of the work but the extra air flow helps.

I don't want a discussion about what CPU I should or should not buy, so please don't post about it. Recommendations for other CPU coolers however is more than welcome.

Thanks in advance!

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September 10, 2014 4:41:26 PM

No, not at all. You will need something such as a Noctua NH-15/14, or a Swiftech H220x (I can recommend plenty but I need a price range to select from).
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September 10, 2014 4:44:04 PM

What motherboard do you have?
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September 10, 2014 4:45:23 PM

Currently an MSI 970A-G43 (yes, it's pretty basic) but I plan on getting an Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z with the 9590.

As for cooler price range, anything up to £150 (or $250). I've toyed with the idea of building my own liquid cooling system from kits but I'd probably make a mess so all-in-one kits are preferred.
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September 10, 2014 4:50:43 PM

SGM26 said:
Currently an MSI 970A-G43 (yes, it's pretty basic) but I plan on getting an Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z with the 9590.

As for cooler price range, anything up to £150 (or $250).


Instead of getting the Formula, get either of these and save some money. http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-SABERTOOTH-990FX-R2-0-Mother...

http://www.amazon.com/Asrock-990FX-Extreme9-3-Way-Cross... (this is the main competitor of the Formula)
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September 10, 2014 4:56:25 PM

Yeah, the Asrock was the other alternative I was looking at. I think I just liked the look of the Formula more.
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September 11, 2014 1:13:41 PM

SGM26 said:
Yeah, the Asrock was the other alternative I was looking at. I think I just liked the look of the Formula more.


It is pretty nice looking :) 
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September 11, 2014 1:22:33 PM



Yes those will work, however, I recommend the Glacier 240l over the seidon. Just make sure whatever you get fits (in terms of thickness) I would recommend getting Noctua NF-F12 fans with whatever aio cooler you get as you will get the most out of your cooler.

Don't forget the Noctua NH-D14/15 and Phanteks ph-tc14-pe. The Noctua is not only quieter, but cheaper (the Nh-d15 isn't the same price as the aio's but it has a better design than the 14 as it has better fans (larger and pwm) and allows for tall ram. The Phanteks cooler is fairly quiet and is regarded highly on this website.
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September 11, 2014 4:22:42 PM

If you need a motherboard anyway, do yourself a favour and go for intel. Stronger, more stable and cheaper as you don't need a $90 cooler.
H97 Asrock Pro 4 is $80, xeon e3-1231v3 is $240.
Adds up to $320.

9590 costs $170, proper motherboard $150, proper cooler $90. You're at $410. And then look at a 220W tdp instead of 84W. With less performance. And will probably have an unstable chip at it's limits.

Tl;dr: You want performance? Forget about amd.
Fx 8320 is in a nice price spot, but anything above that is honestly a waste, unable to compete with cheaper intel specs.
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September 11, 2014 5:48:10 PM

DubbleClick said:
If you need a motherboard anyway, do yourself a favour and go for intel. Stronger, more stable and cheaper as you don't need a $90 cooler.
H97 Asrock Pro 4 is $80, xeon e3-1231v3 is $240.
Adds up to $320.

9590 costs $170, proper motherboard $150, proper cooler $90. You're at $410. And then look at a 220W tdp instead of 84W. With less performance. And will probably have an unstable chip at it's limits.

Tl;dr: You want performance? Forget about amd.
Fx 8320 is in a nice price spot, but anything above that is honestly a waste, unable to compete with cheaper intel specs.


He clearly stated, "I don't want a discussion about what CPU I should or should not buy, so please don't post about it."
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September 12, 2014 4:42:52 AM

TheMagicalWallaby said:
DubbleClick said:
If you need a motherboard anyway, do yourself a favour and go for intel. Stronger, more stable and cheaper as you don't need a $90 cooler.
H97 Asrock Pro 4 is $80, xeon e3-1231v3 is $240.
Adds up to $320.

9590 costs $170, proper motherboard $150, proper cooler $90. You're at $410. And then look at a 220W tdp instead of 84W. With less performance. And will probably have an unstable chip at it's limits.

Tl;dr: You want performance? Forget about amd.
Fx 8320 is in a nice price spot, but anything above that is honestly a waste, unable to compete with cheaper intel specs.


He clearly stated, "I don't want a discussion about what CPU I should or should not buy, so please don't post about it."


Uhh, completely missed that part, thanks to pointing it out.
Well, his decision.
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