Using old cooler on AMD FX-8120.

wunkey141

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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.
 

jaimelmiel

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