Cooler under 450g

[BitTripped]

I'm looking for some help in finding a quality CPU cooler that weighs less than 450g (motherboard's listed limit). It will be for cooling an FX-6300, which will potentially be overclocked at some point. A quiet cooler is preferred, and I'd like to spend under $50, if possible.

[TheSLSAMG]

It's a really hard find. If your case supports it, a Zalman LQ-310? It does cost a bit more though.

[nsyedhasan]

What motherboard do you have?

[BitTripped]

What motherboard do you have?

I have a Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P.

[BitTripped]

It's a really hard find. If your case supports it, a Zalman LQ-310? It does cost a bit more though.

I'd rather use air cooling, but if liquid cooling is my only option I'll keep this in mind.

[nsyedhasan]

I have a Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P.

I would get a Hyper 212 EVO.

[Tea1337]

I would get a Hyper 212 EVO.

It weighs 580g

[BitTripped]

I would get a Hyper 212 EVO.

I was looking at it, but yes, like Tea said;

 

It weighs 580g

 So I was forced to reconsider.

[BitTripped]

Would I be better off just replacing the fan on my current cooler? I have a stock cooler from an FX-8350 and my largest concern is the noise level.

[Sonefiler]

Why would it only support that much? Are you sure that number is accurate?

[The_Strict_Nein]

It seems ... unusual to me that a motherboard from a brand like Gigabyte would have a weight limit. I think a 212 would work just fine, but if you don't want to risk it, I'd say your best option is some manner of Liquid Cooler

[RatedBlam]

If the 212 evo, a relatively Small HSF, weights considerably over the limit I'd be worried about that mobo. I have an Even cheaper and mobo and it supports heavy coolers. just fine

[Jumper118]

i think 450g is the limit for the stock amd mount. anything with a backplate will be fine because the backplate spread the load. i have a thors hammer hanging off stock mounts with a delta fan on a 939 board (which is pretty thin compared to modern boards) and that must weigh over 600g. 

[Common_Courtesy]

Yeah, I'm not entirely sure how accurate that measurement is... I swear I've seen bigger coolers than the 212 evo hanging of flimsier boards than that.

[BitTripped]

Why would it only support that much? Are you sure that number is accurate?

According to the FAQ from Gigabyte, that's what they give.

 

It seems ... unusual to me that a motherboard from a brand like Gigabyte would have a weight limit. I think a 212 would work just fine, but if you don't want to risk it, I'd say your best option is some manner of Liquid Cooler

I am looking into liquid cooling, and right now it looks like it's currently my first choice.

 

If the 212 evo, a relatively Small HSF, weights considerably over the limit I'd be worried about that mobo. I have an Even cheaper and mobo and it supports heavy coolers. just fine

I'm beginning to think that Gigabyte is just being overly cautious to limit their liability in case someone puts one on and then does something stupid with it.

 

i think 450g is the limit for the stock amd mount. anything with a backplate will be fine because the backplate spread the load. i have a thors hammer hanging off stock mounts with a delta fan on a 939 board (which is pretty thin compared to modern boards) and that must weigh over 600g. 

That would make sense

 

Yeah, I'm not entirely sure how accurate that measurement is... I swear I've seen bigger coolers than the 212 evo hanging of flimsier boards than that.

 I am beginning to doubt that the measurement is for anything but the stock mounts. I think the backplate does alter the weight carrying capabilities of the motherboard.

[LogicalDrm]

Sound like limit is meaning coolers without backplate. Its same on my board (Z87X-UD3H) which is really sturdy board. I have U14S and I'll check next time tomorrow if there's anything wrong with board.