CPU Cooler needed

[Fontaine]

Guy, I need a CPU cooler for my overclocked AMD FX8350 - OC'd to 4.6GHz - now its the winter my heating is on and I dont like my temps. Sitting at 61c whilst playing Elite Dangerous. Ideally I like it down to 50c. Any recs?  

[Archangel1994]

If your case allows it: Noctua NH-D15.

 

Otherwise the Nepton 240M or 280L.

[JoaoPRSousa]

Specs of the PC please.

CM Hyper 212 EVO if it fits. Cheap and great for the price.

Give us a budget as well.

[loccilucas]

Guy, I need a CPU cooler for my overclocked AMD FX8350 - OC'd to 4.6GHz - now its the winter my heating is on and I dont like my temps. Sitting at 61c whilst playing Elite Dangerous. Ideally I like it down to 50c. Any recs?  

Get a U14s , or D15 if you wanna spend more money.

[Dubesta11]

A Corsair H105 would be great.

 

But a Hyper 212 would also work.

 

What budget/system are we working with?

[Fontaine]

Specs are;

Cooler Master HAF 912 Plus case

Crosshair V Formula - z

AMD FX 8350 OC'd to 4.6 GHZ

16GB Crucial 1600mhz

Sapphire R9 290 Tri-x

Samsung EVO 840 SSD

750w high end power supply

Budget, ideally around £50 GBP (80 USD)??

Current cooler is an Arctic Cooling Freezer 13 which retails for about £35 - so looking for a big improvement on the performance of this.

A Corsair H105 would be great.

But a Hyper 212 would also work.

What budget/system are we working with?

Massive price difference between these 2....

Would I really see a difference in performance with the Hyper 121 evo against my Arctic Freezer? The price point is excellent for the Hyper 212 - anyone know if it would fit in my case?

[TwOne]

Would I really see a difference in performance with the Hyper 121 evo against my Arctic Freezer? The price point is excellent for the Hyper 212 - anyone know if it would fit in my case?

It should make a big difference. Your current cooler only moves about 36 CFM of air. The Hyper 212 EVO moves 82 CFM of air, and is about the same size. 

 

Not sure if it would make 11c difference, but i guess it will bring it down back into the 50's. 

 

However, if you don't mind installing a liquid cooler, get a Cooler Master Seidon 120M

[Fontaine]

It should make a big difference. Your current cooler only moves about 36 CFM of air. The Hyper 212 EVO moves 82 CFM of air, and is about the same size. 

 

Not sure if it would make 11c difference, but i guess it will bring it down back into the 50's. 

 

However, if you don't mind installing a liquid cooler, get a Cooler Master Seidon 120M

 

Went to my local Maplin and got a Corsair H55 water cooler - make no difference at all.......... disappointing 

[WoodenMarker]

Went to my local Maplin and got a Corsair H55 water cooler - make no difference at all.......... disappointing

I didn't see anyone recommend the H55.. Return it--It's not that much of an upgrade from your current cooler. A cooler like the Havik 140 is much better: http://www.amazon.co.uk/NZXT-HAVIK-140mm-Cooler-Dual/dp/B005869XYK

[Fontaine]

I didn't see anyone recommend the H55.. Return it--It's not that much of an upgrade from your current cooler. A cooler like the Havik 140 is much better: http://www.amazon.co.uk/NZXT-HAVIK-140mm-Cooler-Dual/dp/B005869XYK

Yeah it was local and available so thought I'd give it a try. Shall take it back and try something else.

It should make a big difference. Your current cooler only moves about 36 CFM of air. The Hyper 212 EVO moves 82 CFM of air, and is about the same size.

Not sure if it would make 11c difference, but i guess it will bring it down back into the 50's.

However, if you don't mind installing a liquid cooler, get a Cooler Master Seidon 120M

Tried the 212 Evo - no difference with this either! maybe 2c max, still hitting 59c/60c whilst gaming. Taking the EVO back and will now try the Havik 140.

[Spev]

If your case allows it: Noctua NH-D15.

 

Otherwise the Nepton 240M or 280L.

I 2nd this statement.

[tiny voices]

If you keep buying mediocre liquid coolers they will not perofrm better than the 212 as it is a GOOD cooler.

 

If you want real gains, you need to lookat better air coolers or 240mm AIOs

 

I personally recommend an air cooler.

[Fontaine]

If you keep buying mediocre liquid coolers they will not perofrm better than the 212 as it is a GOOD cooler.

 

If you want real gains, you need to lookat better air coolers or 240mm AIOs

 

I personally recommend an air cooler.

 

and what would air cooler recommendation be? 

[Spev]

I didn't see anyone recommend the H55.. Return it--It's not that much of an upgrade from your current cooler. A cooler like the Havik 140 is much better: http://www.amazon.co.uk/NZXT-HAVIK-140mm-Cooler-Dual/dp/B005869XYK

Why have I never seen this before? It looks awesome.

[tiny voices]

Something like a Phanteks tc12 costs $50 and will beat all 120mm/140mm liquid coolers.

[WoodenMarker]

Something like a Phanteks tc12 costs $50 and will beat all 120mm/140mm liquid coolers.

No, not at all.

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/nzxt_kraken_x41_review/6

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Phanteks/PH-TC12DX/6.html

[MBisFrenchy]

H220 or H220X. That way you can expand it. 

[ComputerGUY82]

Corsair h100i

[XxKINGxX40]

If you can, Noctua NH-D15.

For budget, Hyper 212 EVO. I had it last year, and it performs great for around $30 (I think)

[BaSkA]

Just as a side note, the NH-D14 is SO FREAKING CHEAP right now on Amazon. It's a kick-ass CPU cooler and should be considered if you don't have high profile RAM modules and your case can accommodate it.

[Fontaine]

Just as a side note, the NH-D14 is SO FREAKING CHEAP right now on Amazon. It's a kick-ass CPU cooler and should be considered if you don't have high profile RAM modules and you case can accommodate it.

humm yeah I have high profile ram, had issues with that before!