FX-9590 with Zalmann CNPS10x Extreme?

[Mercury79]

Hi,

First of all sorry for my english!

I have a short question: the CNPS10x Extreme cooler is enough for the FX-9590 cpu?

 

[Gon Freecss]

Nope, not even close.

Also, don't get that processor, it's just garbage nowadays.

 

[Mercury79]

Ok, thank you! And for the 8370? Is that a bad combination too?

 

[sizzling]

Putting the fact that the FX9590 is a horrible cpu to one side. This cooler claims to be 340w TDP http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/zalman-cnps10x-extreme-cpu-cooler-review/
if true that's enough. However most people recommend a minimum of a 240mm AIO cooler but ideally a custom loop.

 

[Calvin7]

No air cooling CPU coolers are supported.

AMD system requirement information lists using a robust Liquid CPU Cooling system.

Also, chassis exhaust fan mounted near the motherboard VRM components with at least 35CFM of air flow capacity.

http://support.amd.com/en-us/search/faq/295

AMD FX 9000 Series Processor System Requirements don't apply to FX-8370.

 

[Ali Tauseef]

Wait for AMD's lower end Ryzen CPU's first. FX 9590 is crap as said above.

 

[Mercury79]

I do not know what to do, but maybe worth a try... Otherwise I would use mainly for playing. Ok, this isn't urgent I can wait for a better opportunity.

 

[Ecky]

What do you have now?

If you already have an AM3+ motherboard, it may be worth looking into one of the FX's as an upgrade, but there have been no new CPU designs for that socket since 2012. If you don't already have an AM3+ board, absolutely do not buy one.

 

[Mercury79]

Yes, I already have the AM3+ board with a Phenom X4 980 cpu

 

[Ecky]

If you feel alright about overclocking, something like an FX-8300 or 8320e would be the most cost effective upgrades. If not, probably an 8320 or 8350. I don't think the extra 100mhz (2%) clockspeed the 8370 has over the 8350 is worth another $30 (25%) cost.

The best place to get these CPUs right now is probably eBay, since people are really trying to unload them now that Ryzen has hit the market. The 8320e can be found for $60 on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-FX-8320E-4GHz-8-Core-Black-Edition-AM3-Processor-FD832EWMHKBOX-BRAND-NEW-/282426581568?hash=item41c1efa240:g:WD4AAOSwc49Y6aAd

 

[Mercury79]

Thanks but I don't thinking in any overclocking. I just want to use as I buy with the cpu's original speed.

 

[Ecky]

The 8320e is still the most cost effective but I wouldn't buy above the 8350 even for only stock operation.

 

[Mercury79]

This is likely true, I still think about what to do...