Question about CPU cooler for AMD FX-8320

Morpheus_Dorpheus

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Feb 17, 2016
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My pc isn't liking this Queensland heat so I'm looking to upgrade my CPU fan tomorrow but need some advice. I'm running an AMD FX-8320 on an ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 motherboard. I've seen great things about the Coolermaster Hyper-212 EVO but my local store seems to only list the Hyper-212X on their website. Will this still be an appropriate fit for my rig and is it as good?

I'm open to other cooler suggestions if you think it's worth the money. (I've got a Noctua P12 on the back of my case that i'm very happy with so something like that would be cool.)

I'm basically just worried about size/compatibility issues. I'm not sure if it helps but it's all in a Antec X1-E case as well.

Thanks.
 
Solution
I have a 212 evo.basically the 212x just has two fans instead of one.I just bought a fan and put it on it myself because it was cheaper than using the 212x.about clearance I have no idea.