asrock 970 pro 3 fx cpu's. Do i really need top down cooler ?

SeverinV

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So around 3 weeks ago i bought, Spartan 3 PRO HE1024 (https://www.silentiumpc.com/en/spartan-3-pro-he1024/).
It is quiet compared to standard amd cooler.
But i read on asrock website, that it requires a top down cooler.
The spartan 3 that i currently have installed is a tower cooler.
Does it mean it won't manage to cool any of the fx line cpu's ?
Thanks for the info and cheers,
 
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You wont have to change your cooler since it doesnt matter if a cooler is a tower cooler or a top down cooler as long as it cools enough
And most of the aftermarket coolers are towercoolers so it should not be necessary to have a top down one

BottleGamer

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You wont have to change your cooler since it doesnt matter if a cooler is a tower cooler or a top down cooler as long as it cools enough
And most of the aftermarket coolers are towercoolers so it should not be necessary to have a top down one
 
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