Stuck trying to find a CPU cooler that will fit my case

Josht463

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Hello,

I am looking to buy a new processor for my PC; I have two in mind, the AMD FX8350 or the FX9370. The reviews I've seen say that the processors get really hot and the stock fan would be no good for gaming or anything like that. I am not thinking about overclocking, since I don't know how to do that.

I recently bought a CiT Galaxy Evo Case (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EOV7EK0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00) and I am having a hard time trying to find out what type of cooler would fit into the case and work well.

I heard a lot of people mention that the only way to get the processor to work greatly is with a liquid cooler but I looked a little into them and I have no idea how large they are. Some other people also recommended the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0068OI7T8?&colid=2K9GHD2RJ6BPN&coliid=IB68J6GAHLTDN&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl).

Could anyone please let me know what type of cooling system I should consider buying that will work with my case and allow me to use one of the processors mentioned above. Also, indicate if possible, whether it will obstruct any of my RAM sticks as well.

Useful Information:
Case Dimensions from Amazon - 51.2 x 47 x 24 cm
Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3

Thank you
 
With that board, I wouldn't go the 9370, it has no where near the power for it. Even the 8350 is pushing it. It's 4+1 phase isn't that great. MAybe a 8320 or the 8320E or something a bit less on power. Your motherboard really limits you.

What do you currently have now?
 

Josht463

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I looked at the 8320 as well, but I thought it was only a bit extra for the other processors so I may as well get the better rated.

I currently only have an AMD FX(tm) - 4100 Quad-Core Processor 3.60GHz.

I don't know how I would go about finding a motherboard that would be compatible with all my other components. I have a Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 SKT-AM3+ Motherboard (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00545BZOG?colid=2K9GHD2RJ6BPN&coliid=I2WHS1EG9K3PP5&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl) on my wishlist but I do not know if that is any better for me.

If you have any suggestions on a motherboard then please could you let me know as well.

Going back to the original question, do you know any coolers that would fit into my case without hassle?

PC Info:
Tower - CiT Galaxy EVO
Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3
Processor - AMD FX(tm) - 4100 Quad-Core Processor 3.60GHz.
PSU - Corsair CX750M
Graphics card - Sapphire R9 270X 4GB 1020MHz GDDR 5 PCI Express
RAM - 2 x 4GB (Kingston 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM Memory) + 1 x 8GB (HyperX FURY Series 8GB DDR3 1600MHz CL10 DIMM Memory)

 

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