AMD FX 8320 Stock Fan vs Rosewill RCX-Z1

Jimlarck · Oct 13, 2014

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

ronintexas · Oct 13, 2014

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....

jaimelmiel · Oct 14, 2014

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.

Jimlarck · Oct 14, 2014

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?

ronintexas · Oct 14, 2014

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....

ronintexas · Oct 14, 2014

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.....

Jimlarck · Oct 14, 2014

Yes but most of them have older processors like the Athlons etc.

ronintexas · Oct 14, 2014

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....

Jimlarck · Oct 14, 2014

Well I guess now that I'm at it I might as well buy a 20 dollar CPU to fill me up in the meantime. How does the http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064 look?

ronintexas · Oct 14, 2014

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.....

Jimlarck · Oct 14, 2014

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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