Looking to replace cpu fan and case

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Dominic1809

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I have had some problems with high CPU/GPU temps when playing games, sometimes reaching around he 80C mark which is causing me bluescreens. I am looking to replace my cpu heatsink and possibly my case as I think airflow is a problem. My CPU is a AMD FX(tm)-8350 Eight-Core, my GPU is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 and my mobo is a GA-78LMT-USB3. My case is very small and due to its size my GPU just ends up blowing hot air down onto the bottom of the case and not out anywhere. This is the first time I have really looked into buying parts since I first got the computer in January of 2013 so i'm looking for advice on good cases and a good CPU heatsink as I have no experience on this topic.

 
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If you do get the Corsair 300R you would want to fill every slot in the case with a fan whether intake or exhaust.
One thing you want to be careful with is that some times when you buy a retail computer they come with their own proprietary case, motherboards, and PSUs. Their sizes may not be ATX compatible.
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80 degrees is for CPU? GPU 80 degrees shouldn't cause BSOD
You are using stock cooler from AMD that went with your 8350?
Also I'm troubled by your quote ... and not out anywhere. Does that mean your case doesn't have any exhaust? at all?
If so, no amount of good cpu cooler will save the thermal of the case. Which case are you using now?
 
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I am a big fan on Enermax cases, even the slightly older original Ostrog cases have a lot of nice, modern features without breaking the bank. They usually run about $40-60. My case right now is a Corsair 300R, which is quite nice as well. The 200R is the less expensive variant, without much loss in specs.

So those two brands get my recommendation, as far as cases are concerned.

As for CPU heatsink and fan combos, probably the best deals for you are these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103182
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186092&cm_re=Arctic_Cooling-_-35-186-092-_-Product

You can't really overclock on that motherboard, so you just need something that will work better, and a lot more quietly, than the stock cooler - which is pretty awful. If you're willing to spend an extra $10 bucks, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is a great investment, and, on Amazon, the Arctic Cooling A30 Freezer is selling for $35 dollars as well.
 
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Yes i get around 80C for my CPU, the BSOD's could possibly be an issue with my PSU I suppose. Yes I am using the stock cooler. The case does have an exhaust however what I mean is that my GPU is blowing the air into the bottom of the case and isn't being efficiently removed as I have only one case fan at the moment. I don't know my exact case as the company which I bought it from no lists it however i'm pretty sure its a Micro ATX case of somesort. I also haven't applied thermal paste since I got the computer so that is probably contributing to the overheating. That is a problem I will also address if I get a new heatsink.
 
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Thanks for your suggestions! I think i'm gonna go with the Corsair 300R and the Arctic A30. Do you think this will help with my overheating problems? This will be the first time I have ever really ventured into moving my pc across to a new case never mind building one from scratch and I was wondering if you could give me some advice, if you have any experience on the matter that is.
 
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If you do get the Corsair 300R you would want to fill every slot in the case with a fan whether intake or exhaust.
One thing you want to be careful with is that some times when you buy a retail computer they come with their own proprietary case, motherboards, and PSUs. Their sizes may not be ATX compatible.
 
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The stock fan configuration for the Corsair 300R is fine. Adding fans to the rest of the open slots only helps performance by a couple degrees, in the general case.

With a properly ventilated case, and a good cooling solution, any overheating problems you may have should be solved. Investing in a good case, and/or cooler, is not a bad thing - they can always be used for different builds.
 
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