Debating best CPU Cooler on FX 8350?

Iriz · Aug 22, 2016

Getting a AMD FX 8350 Cpu and looking to get a cooler better than the ones AMD does. Im looking at the Cooler Master hyper 212 evo and Noctua NH-U14S. I'm still open to suggestions and i'm also wondering if with these fans will it interfere with my ram or anything on my Asrock 970 extreme 4 mobo?

Rogue Leader · Aug 22, 2016

A downdraft style cooler (like the stock one) is preferable, and do not try to overclock that CPU on that motherboard. It has a weak 4+1 phase VRM that at least if you use the stock style cooler will get some cool air blown across it. If you use a tower cooler like you want you may run into performance issues.

If you want a cooler that sounds and performs better the Cryorig C7 may be your best bet. However you still can't overclock with it.

Iriz · Aug 22, 2016

Rogue Leader :

Thanks for letting me know about the overclocking issue, but i'm not even gonna overclock my cpu

would those other coolers be okay then or still no, go for a downdraft one?

Rogue Leader · Aug 22, 2016

Iriz :

I would still go for a downdraft style cooler.

We have had many users with 125w FX CPUs (such as the FX -8350) have problems on 4+1 phase motherboards like what you have even without overclocking. Because tower coolers offer no VRM cooling.

Zerk2012 · Aug 22, 2016

* For cooling the CPU and its surrounding components, please install a CPU cooler with a top-down blowing design.
http://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/970%20Extreme4/?cat=CPU
Right from their website.

Iriz · Aug 22, 2016

Zerk2012 :

Thanks, looks like a top down fan to get then

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Zerk2012 · Aug 22, 2016

http://www.cryorig.com/c1.php
The C1 is rated for 140 Watts the C7 is only rated for 100 watts 25 Watts less than your processor.
The C1 has 42mm of memory clearance.
Noctua also makes a couple down draft coolers just pay attention to the power rating.

Iriz · Aug 23, 2016

Zerk2012 :

Hmmm. I might just get a new motherboard because I not only feel like I need an upgrade but I feel like it would be better in the long run. Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX possibly?

Rogue Leader · Aug 23, 2016

Iriz :

You won't get any better performance, and if you are not overclocking this is simply a waste of money. Get a downdraft style cooler and you're set.

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