Considering getting a new HSF. What would you recommend?

valiantsmash · Jan 7, 2016

Hi All,

I am looking for a new cooling system for my CPU as my current one was a factory given in box with my AMD FX-8350 Black. It currently runs hot and produces a mass amount of noise when in heavy usage e.g games, video rendering and, occaisionally, booting up.

I am looking into something big and effective preferably with LEDs to make my PC look beast.
I did have this one in mind but I am unsure if it would fit my chassis; Thermaltake T81 Urban

Cooler Master V8 GTS CPU Cooler

I dont really want to get liquid cooling as I am worried about damaging parts.

Let me know what you think. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 7, 2016

It's one of the louder BIG Air coolers but cools very well.

TofuLion · Jan 7, 2016

that case is listed with "CPU cooler height limitation: 180mm" which means most air coolers will fit fine. RAM modules might be the issue, however. what ram do you have?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 7, 2016

CRYORIG R1 Universal

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Universal 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $89.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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CRYORIG R1 Universal CPU Cooler[/b]

Unmatched Compatibility
Zero RAM Interference

Focusing on providing the widest range of compatibility, the R1 utilizes an asymmetric slanted heatpipe layout to move the front heatsink fin stack further away from the RAM zone. Also, fitted with a 13mm thin XT140 the CRYORIG R1 offers optimal compatibility for RAM with tall heat spreaders on both Intel (115X/1366/775) and AMD platforms.

http://www.cryorig.com/r1-universal.php
Home page for all the specs and info ^

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7039/cryorig-r1-universal-cpu-cooler-review/index7.html
Tweaktown Review

valiantsmash · Jan 7, 2016

TofuLion :

Cheers

I currently have 2x 8GB G.Skill TridentX. They are fairly chunky

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 7, 2016

R1 might be your ticket because of the design for ram tolerance.

TofuLion · Jan 7, 2016

there are other coolers that allow ram clearance, but the cryorig R1 is a nice cooler (personal experience

). its not very flashy, but its a beast and means business

valiantsmash · Jan 7, 2016

TofuLion :

It looks beast for sure. Its a shame it doesn't have LEDs. I guess they are not really necessary I guess.
Do HSFs come with Thermal Compound applied? If not do you suggest I buy Arctic Silver 5? I have heard that is pretty good.

Also should I invest I a CPU cleaner to wipe of the previous HSFs compound?

Sorry not that experienced with HSFs and compounds. I amm a little rusty on knowledge

valiantsmash · Jan 7, 2016

Highly considering this. It looks insane

TofuLion · Jan 7, 2016

valiantsmash :

it comes with thermal paste that you have to apply, thats what i used. you could get a better one, but i dont think it will make much of a difference. to clean it, i just used 91% isopropyl and a paper towel, then polished it with a microfiber cloth for added measures.

as for LEDs, you could always add your own if its that important.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 7, 2016

The Thermal that comes with the Heatsink is good paste , but I used MX4.

valiantsmash · Jan 7, 2016

TofuLion :

valiantsmash :

it comes with thermal paste that you have to apply, thats what i used. you could get a better one, but i dont think it will make much of a difference. to clean it, i just used 91% isopropyl and a paper towel, then polished it with a microfiber cloth for added measures.

as for LEDs, you could always add your own if its that important.

That sounds great. I am going to go for the R1. Should fit with my Tridentx's in there easily. I might just buy a PCIe LED system of some sort if its sensible.

Thanks Tofu

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 7, 2016

R1 Universal is a great choice , avoid the ram issues and cools great.

valiantsmash · Jan 7, 2016

When adding the new HSF should I clean the CPU? Is it necessary to use a cleaning solution or is removing the old compound fine

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 7, 2016

Clean the CPU with Isopropyl alcohol , I use 90%.

valiantsmash · Jan 7, 2016

Too easy. I will sus it out and hopefully have it up and running by next week

valiantsmash · Jan 19, 2016

TofuLion :

valiantsmash :

it comes with thermal paste that you have to apply, thats what i used. you could get a better one, but i dont think it will make much of a difference. to clean it, i just used 91% isopropyl and a paper towel, then polished it with a microfiber cloth for added measures.

as for LEDs, you could always add your own if its that important.

Looks awesome!

Final product: http://imgur.com/9rgfFEJ

Thanks!

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