The BEST CPU cooler for AMD FX-8350

Newbomg · Jan 3, 2017

Hi, I'm a littlebit insecure about cooling for FX-8350. So what would you recommend for that CPU? max. 200$.

Thanks

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 3, 2017

WHAT CASE AND SPECS?

Dylan Smit · Jan 3, 2017

well, buy a expensive noctua or cooler master cooler or a water cooler

Newbomg · Jan 3, 2017

I don't know what case to buy (yet), I would like to get case recommendations too.

MOBO: MSI 990FXA GAMING
GPU: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 6GB
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB 1866MHz
SSD: Samsung 250GB 850 EVO
HDD: Seagate barracuda 1tb
PSU: Corsair VS Series VS650

bignastyid · Jan 3, 2017

Have you bought those parts or are just planning too?

Newbomg · Jan 3, 2017

bignastyid :

I don't know what case to buy (yet), I would like to get case recommendations too.

MOBO: MSI 990FXA GAMING
GPU: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 6GB
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB 1866MHz
SSD: Samsung 250GB 850 EVO
HDD: Seagate barracuda 1tb
PSU: Corsair VS Series VS650

Dylan Smit · Jan 3, 2017

Newbomg :

if you are making a new build, i really recommand going with intel or waiting a month for amd zen!

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 3, 2017

Newbomg :

Don't wast money on an FX setup , go intel or wait a little while for Ryzen.

Newbomg · Jan 3, 2017

Dylan Smit :

Newbomg :

if you are making a new build, i really recommand going with intel or waiting a month for amd zen!

Intel pcu's are expensive (at least in Finland) so I thought that amd is good for my budget. But recommendations are welcome.

bignastyid · Jan 3, 2017

What is the system going to be used for? If its a gaming rig go with a i3 6100 or i5 6500. The price difference is usually minimal to none of you consider that those Intel cpus don't need an expensive motherboard. Also the Corsair VS are the worst series they make and I suggest avoiding it. a system with an i3 or i5 and a GTX 1060 or RX480 will be just fine with a a good quality 450w unit.

Newbomg · Jan 3, 2017

bignastyid :

I will use it for gaming (mostly). But i5 6500 loses fairly to fx8350 in benchmarks!??

And thanks for the psu suggest.

bignastyid · Jan 3, 2017

In gaming a i5 6500 will trounce an 8350 even the i3 6100 can beat it in many games. The 8350 is only better at synthetic benchmarks that can fully utilize its 8 cores, and it also good at zipping and unzipping files. Most games use 4 or less cores and Intels has the better single threaded performance.

http://www.gamersnexus.net/game-bench/2673-battlefield-1-cpu-benchmark-dx11-vs-dx12-i5-i7-fx/page-2

Newbomg · Jan 3, 2017

bignastyid :

Wow, idk what sites I've been looking. Thanks.

Back to case and cooling...

Any cooler suggestions for intel? Is intel stock cooler good enough?

bignastyid · Jan 3, 2017

The stock Intel cooler is good for most setups. What features do you want in a case case? IF you are just looking for a good basic case the Corsair 100r and the NZXT source 220 are good options. If you want one with a little more flair theres the NZXT s340, Corsair 230t, corsair Spec Alpha, Phanteks P400 and Phanteks Enthoo pro.

Newbomg · Jan 3, 2017

bignastyid :

I think that Phanteks Enthoo Pro M would be good for me. I was also looking NZXT H440, but It's a bit expensive.

The cpu I think I will buy is 6600k, but it's tray version. So what would be good cooler?
I'm looking for Kraken x61, but idk that is it money worthy?

bignastyid · Jan 3, 2017

The X61 is a good cooler especially if you want to overclock. if you aren't looking to OC or just some then a Cryorig H7 or H5 would be a good choice of cpu cooler.

yurimodin · Jan 3, 2017

you need a better mobo......think ASUS sabertooth. Those FX chips kill mobos. And the i5 will stomp the FX in games. I went from an FX-8320(OC 4.2) to 6600K and it destroyed the AMD.

if you are planning on spending $200 in cooling then I would just spend that difference in money on an i7-6700K on air.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 3, 2017

X61 has a very loud pump.

Newbomg · Jan 3, 2017

yurimodin :

I will go 6600k, but i dont have money for i7 6700k, because of Finlands taxes...

Newbomg · Jan 3, 2017

bignastyid :

What psu do you suggest. I think that 500w unit would be good, if i upgrade my rig sometimes... But the price would be max 100€

bignastyid · Jan 3, 2017

https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Show/92826/m12ii-620-evo/seasonic-620w-m12ii-620-evolution-taysmodulaarinen-atx-virtalahde-80-plus-bronze
https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Show/122596/cp-9020102-eu/corsair-550w-cx550m-puolimodulaarinen-atx-virtalahde-80-plus-bronze
https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Show/61527/p1-550s-xxb9/xfx-550w-core-edition-atx-virtalahde-80-bronze
https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Show/106994/sf-550p14xe-hx/super-flower-550w-golden-green-hx-80plus-gold

yurimodin · Jan 3, 2017

Newbomg :

remember you will need a z170 mobo for overclocking

Newbomg · Jan 3, 2017

yurimodin :

Newbomg :

remember you will need a z170 mobo for overclocking

Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming

that's good i think?

Newbomg · Jan 3, 2017

What would be good and cheap cooler for overclocking 6600k. max 90€ would be nice

bignastyid · Jan 3, 2017

Newbomg :

https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Show/115818/cr-r1a/cryorig-prosessorijaahdytin-r1-ultimate-lga2011-3-1366-115x-775-am3-2-fm1-2
if you are worried about ram clearance
https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Show/115819/cr-r1b/cryorig-prosessorijaahdytin-r1-universal-lga2011-3-1366-115x-775-am3-2-fm1-2

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