Tips on new cooler

[Thanatos246]

I got a new AMD FX 8120 cpu that I have OC'd from 3.1Ghz to 4.3Ghz.
The problem is that with my current CM V6 cooler the temps are exceeding 60 degrees centigrade/celsius which is resulting in massive core throttling.

What is a good replacement cooler that will work for my current setup.
I can fit just about any cooler in my case as I have the HAF 932 case.

[Rainin]

Hello!

 

Have you thought about going for some kind of water-cooling? Maybe something like the Corsair H60?

 

I guess it all depends on your budget. 

[Thanatos246]

It's not out of the question to go for liquid cooling.
The main reason not too, however, is because closed loop coolers don't offer a much better cooling compared to cheaper air cooling options, and then there's the noise from the pump. Fans I can replace once they start getting noisy after a year or so.
The other alternative is to go for a custom loop, but that is going to be too expensive, and good parts are hard to come by in South Africa.

[Matias_Chambers]

Throttling at 60? That can't be right. Up to 85 is safe, and your CPU should first start throttling at around 100. 

[Matias_Chambers]

2 minutes ago, Thanatos246 said:

It's not out of the question to go for liquid cooling.
The main reason not too, however, is because closed loop coolers don't offer a much better cooling compared to cheaper air cooling options, and then there's the noise from the pump. Fans I can replace once they start getting noisy after a year or so.
The other alternative is to go for a custom loop, but that is going to be too expensive, and good parts are hard to come by in South Africa.

I would get a Cryorig H5 Ultimate if you want a good and cheap air cooler. 

[Thanatos246]

4 minutes ago, Matias_Chambers said:

I would get a Cryorig H5 Ultimate if you want a good and cheap air cooler. 

Will see if I can get my hands on one this side of the planet. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Thanatos246]

5 minutes ago, Matias_Chambers said:

Throttling at 60? That can't be right. Up to 85 is safe, and your CPU should first start throttling at around 100. 

It runs perfectly up till about 65 then throttles 6 of my 8 cores to less than half the speed, about 1.3Ghz and proceeds to keep it there.

[WoodenMarker]

8 hours ago, Matias_Chambers said:

Throttling at 60? That can't be right. Up to 85 is safe, and your CPU should first start throttling at around 100. 

No, this is a 8120. Different cpus have different tolerances for temps and what you're mentioning is for something else. 

[Matias_Chambers]

1 hour ago, WoodenMarker said:

No, this is a 8120. Different cpus have different tolerances for temps and what you're mentioning is for something else. 

I've never heard of a CPU that can't handle 60C.

[WoodenMarker]

5 minutes ago, Matias_Chambers said:

I've never heard of a CPU that can't handle 60C.

The 8120's safe operating temperature goes up to ~60c and throttles around ~70c.

Depending on whether or not the OP is referring to the socket temp, the core temp may be higher and be throttling. 

[aisle9]

12 hours ago, Thanatos246 said:

Will see if I can get my hands on one this side of the planet. Thanks for the suggestion.

I own and love the H5 Ultimate, but I'd give consideration to a 240mm/280mm AIO instead in your situation.

[Thanatos246]

10 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

The 8120's safe operating temperature goes up to ~60c and throttles around ~70c.

Depending on whether or not the OP is referring to the socket temp, the core temp may be higher and be throttling. 

 

Core temp was pushing 80c. Did another test last night just to check.
CPU Temp runs to 65c with core temp of around 80c before it starts throttling.
I played around with the settings in my bios. Dropped the CPU voltage from 1.45 to 1.375 and it seems to run much better. 
Throttling is now only around 5% instead of >50%.

So now I am going to rather replace my now dead 2tb before getting a new cooler. 
Thanks for all the recommendations however people.