Socket AM3+ Replacement Heatsink & Fan (Its too loud!)

itgl72 · Apr 28, 2015

I want to replace the stick heatsink and and fan that came with me socket AM3+ CPU. Its a FX-8320. Not overclocking, just vanilla config for my sons computer but when it spins up I can hear it across the room.

Im going to replace it, but nothing too tall or needing to get to the bottom of the MB. Just something with similar dimensions but a better, bigger perhaps, quieter fan!

Suggestions? Seen some on newegg but they have dubious feedback.

PapaWood · Apr 28, 2015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608068&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-CPU+Fans+%26+Heatsinks-_-N82E16835608068&gclid=CjwKEAjw3_ypBRCwoKqKw5P9wgsSJAAbi2K9Be91bMl0HTHG8mwuWv0ti3959E_gS1YwGIN90C866BoCoerw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Noctua's are very well known for being quiet and actually perform incredibly well. I would recommend that, the linked on is a

itgl72 · Apr 28, 2015

Thanks PapaWood for your response, but I'm really looking for something less expensive that will replace the existing heatsink and fan with out needing to get to the bottom of the MB and install a support bracket. Done it myself several times on other builds but I dont need it for this one. Just need something a little better, and more quiet.

Suztera · Apr 28, 2015

Cooler Master 212 EVO:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2

If you really want to change your fan, the Noctua NF-R8 REDUX should be ok if the fan on the stock cooler is 80mm.

Wisecracker · Apr 28, 2015

Presumably, you could set up a fan profile with the current HSF and reduce the RPMs ...

itgl72 · Apr 28, 2015

I use the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO on my primary gaming rig. But alas, this one too needs a bracket where I need to get to back side of motherboard, which I want to avoid.

Looks like Ive got very few options from filtering through the newegg. Anything has got to be better than what I have now though.

junkeymonkey · Apr 28, 2015

can you just get a better/new replacement fan for like 2-8 bucks and still use the cooler with that ?? just for stock running that maybe all that's needed

what cooler is on it now ?? stock amd ?

a 70mm 4 pin

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=70mm+cpu+fan+4+pin&tag=googhydr-20&index=electronics&hvadid=56289925747&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9175830762246155483&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_an560jao_b

this cooler has worked well for a few amd and intel builds and it uses the amd latch as the stock cooler so you don't need to any unnecessary board disassembly just latch it down like the stock cooler

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103084

I'm using it now on a i5 build from a old am3+ build

itgl72 · Apr 29, 2015

The fan has some funkified bracket. I tried to replace just the fan as I have several in boxes not used from previous builds. However it was no reusable.

I'm going to take a stab in the dark and try this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186062

Like I said, this is a mild gaming rig for my kid and not overclocked, and its not used daily so I have some freedom with it to try some things.

Wisecracker · Apr 29, 2015

I suspect the AMD stock 125w CPU cooler is still a better solution for you than the Arctic Alpine GT ... assuming you have the 125w 'stock' solid copper base/heat-pipe variety.

Once again ... have you tried setting up your CPU fan profile? Either from within the BIOS or using a third-party utility?

itgl72 · Apr 29, 2015

No, I haven't. I have played around with MSI Afterburner. Its set to default and I only hear the fan when the PC is in gaming load and the fan kicks up. Just hanging around the desktop it doesnt spin that loud to hear. Its all stock. Ill keep an eye on it.

Karthik Ga · Apr 29, 2015

Always check out cooler master for a heatsink especially the hyper 212 evo which suits the purpose very well and cheaper too about 50 dollars I suppose

itgl72 · Apr 29, 2015

Karthik Ga :

Somehow I selected that as best answer. /shrug

Well thanks for help folks. Im going this direction for now and will tinker as I go.

junkeymonkey · Apr 29, 2015

seeing he chose a 8 buck cooler the nice 26 buck one must be too much to invest in ?? that vortex plus will meet all your requirements and needs and uses the stock amd latch mounting ??

wbj707 · Apr 29, 2015

Corsair Hydro Series High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler H60
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A0HZMGA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00A0HZMGA&linkCode=as2&tag=besgamgea-20&linkId=IQICQYJC2D7PZ6XA

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