Corsair Carbide 330r overheating AMD FX 8350

Delta62

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Recently, I made the switch in cases from an Azza Solano 1000r to a Corsair Carbide 330r. I made the switch because the Azza was loud and sucked up way too much dust. Since making the switch, I've noticed that my CPU (and possibly my GPU as well), has been running much hotter as I am still running the stock fan cooler that came with the processor. It nearly overheated on me while playing League of Legends.

I figured that now would be the best time to make the switch away from the fan CPU cooler and to a water cooler. I've read up on the case and noticed that most people have placed their radiator where the disc drive could go; the only issue, I have a disc drive. I believe it's possible to place a water cooler in the system, I'm just inexperienced with water coolers and would like to ask, what would be an ideal water cooler that is quiet and fits comfortably in the system? Lastly, if possible, I want to add a couple more fans to the case and am currently thinking of the Corsair AF140. Would that be possible to add along with the water cooler?

Thank you in advanced for all the help and answer.
 
Firstly, make sure you have the front panel open, as that would help airflow if you have it closed.
As for the cooler, you can always move the drive down to the bottom slot and the AIO should fit just fine in the top.

I recommend the H240-X, or the NH-d14 if you chose air.
 

Delta62

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Would something like the Corsair AF140 Quiet Edition to add as case fans and perhaps a CORSAIR H100i for a liquid cooler work as a combination?
 
The AF fans are good for the case, they are quality.
As for the cooler, I dont recommend it. It runs louder and performs slightly worse than the 240x, not to mention you can expand the 240x later on to include other components. The D14 also performs on par if not better than the h100i as well. Take it from someone who owns it, its disappointing.
 

Delta62

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Thanks for that heads up/warning. Would there be a liquid cooler, that's relatively silent, I could use to keep the case closed? If not I'll look into the 240x.
 

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