CPU cooler for FX 6100

[Rockdpm]

Hey everyone, Im running a FX-6100 and i'm trying to decide should i get a V6GT or a N520 (Both cooler master) iv'e been leaning more on the N520 even tho the V6 gt would look good through my Side panel windowed case. The N520 seems like it would fit better in my CM Storm enforcer case and i won't loose a memory slot like every one has. I would like your input on your luck with either one. My Motherboard is a Sabertooth 990FX amd im running some low profile heat sink Kingston (2X4GB) would have went with Corsair vengence but the heat sink heat fins were a bit far as clearance for a dual fan CPU heat sink.

 

[davcon]

Neither one of those coolers come with FM1 mounting hardware.
The N520 would be a poor choice imo.
Best bet would be the Evo or H612 both ship with FM1 mounting hardware.

 

[Rockdpm]

Well i dear hear tho that AM3 socket type heat sink mounts are compatible with AM3+ socket types. My processor is AM3+. I've also tested this theory with a Phenom 955 on the 990FX motherboard. It fix perfect. However you could be right that the Mounting pieces are fully snugg when it comes to installing. So at that angle Perhaps a good one would be the V8 cooler

 

[davcon]

Well i dear hear tho that AM3 socket type heat sink mounts are compatible with AM3+ socket types. My processor is AM3+. I've also tested this theory with a Phenom 955 on the 990FX motherboard. It fix perfect. However you could be right that the Mounting pieces are fully snugg when it comes to installing. So at that angle Perhaps a good one would be the V8 cooler

You're probably right about the monting hardware - not an AMD user.
The V6GT is excellent cooling wise.
The V8 is a stinker.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/19383-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus-cpu-cooler-review-10.html

 

[Rockdpm]

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