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AMD FX 8320 Stock Fan vs Rosewill RCX-Z1

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October 13, 2014 8:51:59 PM

Hey guys, I'm building a computer and well I have a spare Rosewill RCX-Z1, but I noticed and read online that it's not supported on AM3+ mobos and that it's not a very good cooler.

Anyway so I'm here to ask you guys if I should pop in my Rosewill RCX-Z1 or stay with the stock CPU while I'm building my new computer.

(I know overclocking isn't gonna be a good idea. I'll buy a cooler master 212 Evo when I decide to over clock)

Oh here's my build:http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Jimlarck/saved/6jzXsY

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October 13, 2014 8:57:11 PM

I am running the stock cooler on my FX8320 - I do not use it for gaming or OC'ing. The Rosewill RCX-Z1 would be an upgrade over the stock cooler....
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October 13, 2014 9:14:58 PM

The Rosewill RCX-Z1 is not as good as the stock cooler AT all. I do not recommend Stock coolers either. The Amd
stock cooler Might be ok on a 4 core FX for Grandma. But once you start stressing your cpu you want it as cool as
possible.I am a little biased because I build computers for others and I want them to stand up.Just my 2 cents.
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October 13, 2014 9:35:48 PM

Well the real question is, would it be an improvement over the stock cooler? If you were only given two choices, which one would you choose?
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October 13, 2014 9:43:48 PM

If you plan on hard core gaming and/or OC'ing the processor - I would go with the Cooler Master 212 Evo. I have run the stock fan on my 2nd computer for a year with no temperatures over 60 degrees - but I am not a gamer or overclocker.

I have the Rosewill on my wife's computer - running 2+ years - no problems....again - she isn't a gamer or overclocker either....
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October 13, 2014 9:48:27 PM

I think the Rosewill cooler is a bit better as compared to stock. 71% of newegg responses (481 people) gave it 5-stars. It is not as good as the Cooler Master.....
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October 13, 2014 9:50:06 PM

Yes but most of them have older processors like the Athlons etc.
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October 13, 2014 9:53:23 PM

If you want to OC or you want to play games on the processor - I would suggest the Cooler Master. I use my PC mostly for testing software, web surfing and some photoshop - I don't put a huge stress on it....
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October 13, 2014 10:02:39 PM

The EVO is hard to beat. On any system that I was pushing the CPU, I would purchase the EVO. It is on sale for $30....I would skip lunch a couple of days to get it....LOL. You can throw away $15 -$20 on a cooler that you will eventually replace with a $30.....
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October 13, 2014 10:23:48 PM

You're right, I'll just go straight and get the CM 212 Evo. Thanks for all the suggestions :)  I really appreciate it.
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