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AM3+ Heatsink?

Sam R
By Sam R
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I need a new one because the stock one is okay for 2D work but when i render 3D it ramps up and my CPU gets toasty

 

Could you reccomend one for 20 GBP please i will get some more if need be

 

Thanks

 

 

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Did you mean AM3+? And what processor is this?

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Did you mean AM3+? And what processor is this?

 

 

Yeah I do I thought it didnt sound right FX-4100

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somethings wrong try cleaning inside your case with canned air.

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somethings wrong try cleaning inside your case with canned air.

 

Its only when rendering hd 3d things

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Its only when rendering hd 3d things

The stock cooler should be fine for the cpu at load if you are not oc'ing.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/dp/B0068OI7T8/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1392065492&sr=1-1&keywords=hyper+212+evo

 

or i have this one on mine

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Cooling-Freezer-Xtreme-Cooler/dp/B001X017G2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_computers_3#productDetails

Build log - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/26318-the-tale-of-lauren/

 

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