Looking To Change My Heatsink Fan, can I?

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
man5000000

man5000000

Reputable
Nov 30, 2014
79
0
4,640
Hi, I have a AMD FX 8320, with the stock heatsink. I see the heatsink is running rather hot, and rather loud. Can I change the heatsink fan with something quieter, without removing the entire heatsink? Also, what is recommended as a quiet, efficient fan, in the size of the fan that I need?
Thanks!

Edit: I also want to be able to control the fan speed via Speed fan, or similar software.
 
Solution
B


You need to get an aftermarket heatsink. I would get a Noctua or Phanteks or Thermalright 140mm cooler if your case size permits it. You really need to replace the stock heatsink. The fan is 80mm. Any 80mm fan needs to run at high rpm's to keep the cpu fairly cool. The three coolers brands I mentioned retain the stock AMD backplate making...
Sort by date Sort by votes
B

bmacsys

Honorable
BANNED
Jul 4, 2013
1,854
9
12,165


You need to get an aftermarket heatsink. I would get a Noctua or Phanteks or Thermalright 140mm cooler if your case size permits it. You really need to replace the stock heatsink. The fan is 80mm. Any 80mm fan needs to run at high rpm's to keep the cpu fairly cool. The three coolers brands I mentioned retain the stock AMD backplate making installation easier. Which seems like it would be a good idea for you because you sound pretty new at this. Some people like Hyper 212 EVO's. I had two and personally they are can't dissipate the heat a 8320 produces. That and they have their own crappy backplate, cheesy mounting hardware and are a pain to install. They now reside in a box of spare parts.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom