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Using old cooler on AMD FX-8120.

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September 25, 2014 6:06:40 PM

I'm using a Cooler Master hyper 101a on my AMD FX-8120 cpu. It's supposed to only be used on cpus with 70 watt TDP or lower. For me it runs pretty well, but should i actually switch to a hyper 212 evo or something?
Thanks.

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September 25, 2014 6:27:10 PM

it will be ok as long as there is really no load on the cpu, once there it it wont be able to handle it
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September 25, 2014 6:38:29 PM

wunkey141 said:
I'm using a Cooler Master hyper 101a on my AMD FX-8120 cpu. It's supposed to only be used on cpus with 70 watt TDP or lower. For me it runs pretty well, but should i actually switch to a hyper 212 evo or something?
Thanks.

Your processor Has a 125 watt TDP. There is the answer, YES! You must choose. Choose wisely.


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