CPU Cooler for FX8320

[Alimagination]

Hi,

I'm planning to upgrade my Stock CPU Cooler from AMD's FX8320 because it is really noisy, to Be Quiet! Pure Rock Slim. However it limited to CPUs with 120 tdp and my CPU has a tdp of 125. Should I go for another cooler?

[Jekub]

Don't know how valid this is but doubt that they plucked random numbers out of the air

 

http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/bequiet_pure_rock/5.html

 

 

[WoodenMarker]

1 minute ago, Jekub said:

Don't know how valid this is but doubt that they plucked random numbers out of the air

http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/bequiet_pure_rock/5.html

This is the Pure Rock and not the PR Slim. 

For a 8320, a PR Slim will keep temps in check but wouldn't give much headroom for oc'ing.

[Jekub]

1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

This is the Pure Rock and not the PR Slim. 

For a 8320, a PR Slim will keep temps in check but wouldn't give much headroom for oc'ing.

My mistake

[rn8686]

It should be ok, provided you don't attempt to do any serious OC'ing without a cooler upgrade. 

[Alimagination]

My PC is a budget build and I don't do intense workloads and high end gaming which is why I don't plan to overclock. However, will an EVGA 500W 80+ provide enough juice for my PC if I Overclock it?

I have the following parts:
CPU : FX8320 (Running on Stock Noisy Cooler) Which is why I want a more silent cooler.

MB : AsRock 960GM-VGS3

RAM: G.Skill Rpijaws 4GB x2 
GPU: MSI RX480 4G Gaming X

PSU: EVGA 500W 80 Plus
Storage : 1x Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD 
2 case fans

[Scitesh]

sorry bud but you would need a custom loop or something

JK 

look at corsair H80i

[Alimagination]

I can't afford a liquid cooler right now. Well if I can get fan noise reduction and low temperature on my CPU, the Dark Rock Slim will do. No overclocks.

Thanks for the response.

 

[Super1337victim]

4 minutes ago, Alimagination said:

My PC is a budget build and I don't do intense workloads and high end gaming which is why I don't plan to overclock. However, will an EVGA 500W 80+ provide enough juice for my PC if I Overclock it?

I have the following parts:
CPU : FX8320 (Running on Stock Noisy Cooler) Which is why I want a more silent cooler.

MB : AsRock 960GM-VGS3

RAM: G.Skill Rpijaws 4GB x2 
GPU: MSI RX480 4G Gaming X

PSU: EVGA 500W 80 Plus
Storage : 1x Samsung Evo 250 GB SSD 
2 case fans

This rig shouldn't consume much more than 400W max.

So, Yes! You are good to go with the 500W and 75% usage. But please read something about the basics of overclocking. 

 

4 minutes ago, Scitesh said:

sorry bud but you would need a custom loop or something

JK 

look at corsair H80i

Why a custom Loop???

And HXXX series are AIO cooler.

 

 

 

If it fits take a look at the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo. It´s rated  for a TDP of 180watts max and the quality is solid and it´s a budget cooler.

[Alimagination]

Thanks a lot.