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mickets
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Hey. I'm planning on replacing my FX-6300 stock cooler, as it's getting a bit loud. Do I need to study the situation for long or simply get a hyper 212 (~30€).

I want it to be as silent as possible, for less money as possible. Let's say the budget is 30€.

Any suggestions?

 

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Also, I don't know if gettting something like hyper 212 won't fit properly due to RAM sticks. How can I be sure?

Anything against low profile coolers?

 

Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0

Socket: AM3+

 

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18 minutes ago, mickets said:

 

Get a Gammax 400, it'll work fine.

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

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what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

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18 minutes ago, Genwyn said:

Cheap as possible:

https://www.newegg.com/p/1Z5-00NP-01U38

 

Cheap and silent:

https://www.newegg.com/p/13C-001F-00009

 

2 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

Get a Gammax 400, it'll work fine.

I can't find any of these in the stores I usually buy from.

Brands available:

Arctic

Cooler Master

Cryorig

Noctua

Nox

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1 minute ago, mickets said:

 

What country?

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

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what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

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3 minutes ago, mickets said:

Portugal

Does that mean you can order things from spain? because this one is fine.

Basically any 120mm fan heatsink, with at least 4 heatpipes is going to be the same.

https://es.pcpartpicker.com/product/Gqp323/cryorig-cpu-cooler-m9a

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

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what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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5 minutes ago, mickets said:

Portugal

Wait this thing is awesome if it's a 120mm fan, and if it supports AM4 for you I assume eventual upgrade.

The part picker says it has AM4 support. I assume it might just reuse the AM3+ clip for it if it has one.

https://www.amazon.es/dp/B001X017G2/?tag=pcp02-21

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

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What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

Wait this thing is awesome if it's a 120mm fan, and if it supports AM4 for you I assume eventual upgrade.

I don't plan on upgrading, it simply works as my home media server.

 

3 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

The part picker says it has AM4 support. I assume it might just reuse the AM3+ clip for it if it has one.

https://www.amazon.es/dp/B001X017G2/?tag=pcp02-21

It seems rather large, how do I know if it'll fit and not be blocked by the RAM sticks?

 

6 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

Does that mean you can order things from spain? because this one is fine.

I can.

 

 Check the edit:

36 minutes ago, mickets said:

Also, I don't know if gettting something like hyper 212 won't fit properly due to RAM sticks. How can I be sure?

Anything against low profile coolers?

Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0

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4 minutes ago, mickets said:

I don't plan on upgrading, it simply works as my home media server.

 

It seems rather large, how do I know if it'll fit and not be blocked by the RAM sticks?

 

I can.

 

 Check the edit:

all of the coolers are made to clear RAM, unless it has a really tall heatsink, it's going to be fine.

even short 120mm coolers will cut off fins so that it clears RAM, that's what the Gammax 400 does.

 

your media PC would be quieter with that large arctic cooler.

And for most coolers you can mount them in either direction. Doesn't have to be this way DSC_0003.thumb.JPG.ed061b3e3cd5e33cdaa0fc12631a0593.JPG
 

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

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What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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15 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

all of the coolers are made to clear RAM, unless it has a really tall heatsink, it's going to be fine.

even short 120mm coolers will cut off fins so that it clears RAM, that's what the Gammax 400 does.

 

your media PC would be quieter with that large arctic cooler.

And for most coolers you can mount them in either direction. Doesn't have to be this way

Alright. Thanks for the help!

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What case and ram are you using?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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23 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

What case and ram are you using?

RAM: Crucial 8GB (2x4GB 1600MHz)

Case: Aerocool V3X Advance Evil Black Edition

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3 hours ago, mickets said:

RAM: Crucial 8GB (2x4GB 1600MHz)

Case: Aerocool V3X Advance Evil Black Edition

Pure Rock: https://www.kuantokusta.pt/informatica/Arrefecimento/Ventiladores-CPU/Be-Quiet-Pure-rock-p-1-432568

If you really need it cheaper, the Gammaxx GTE is also good: https://www.coolmod.com/deepcool-gammaxx-gte-disipador-cpu-precio

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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4 hours ago, mickets said:

That one looks pretty good. What's best, Pure Rock or Hyper 212 Black Edition?

The Hyper 212 BE performs a bit better and the Pure Rock is quieter.

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8 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

The Hyper 212 BE performs a bit better and the Pure Rock is quieter.

Quieter it is. Thanks fot the help!

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