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I'm building an AMD machine and I need a CPU cooler

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bear_

New Member
Hi,

As the title states, I'm looking for a cooler for my AMD computer.

The socket type is AM3.

I've looked on Newegg and only found a couple small sized fans.

I did find this one (and I've used this one for my last build socket LGA 775)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

but I've seen many bad reviews for using with AMD processors.


So I figured I'd appeal to as many people as I can to see what people think and suggest since this is my first AMD build.
 
Lobar

Lobar

The hell am I reading, here?
If you're not overclocking it the stock cooler should be fine.

If you are, you probably want to go all out. I'd say a Xigmatek Dark Knight, or a Thermalright TRUE with a Scythe Ultra Kaze fan on it, but I'm no expert. If you need heatsinks on your RAM too though then you might have a space issue with those.
 
Runefox

Runefox

Kitsune of the PC Master Race
Stock's fine. For OC, Cooler Master V8 is pretty good in my experience. Ungodly huge though. Scythes are supposed to be good. No idea about Xigmatek.
 
Hyena

Hyena

Hyeeeeeena
If you're not doing tons of gaming and in a hot environment then the fan that comes with it should work fine. If you're going something more high end though like a Phenom II 945 or greater maybe look into one of these? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010 it's liquid cooling and kinda spendy, but apparently they do a real good job.

I also run one of these on an Athlon X2 6000+ a notoriously warm processor and it idles around 28-32c http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
 
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Slyck

New Member
What chip are you using?

The Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 pro kept my Phenom II x3 720 at a reasonable temp under load even with the 4th core unlocked and the whole chip overclocked to 3.7GHz from 2.8, and at 1.5 volts.

I'm expecting it will keep my Phenom II x6 1055 cool enough when clocked at 3.5GHz. I'll report back after it arrives in the mail.

I really need a 6-core for all the encoding I do. >.>
 
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Tao

Tao

Hare Boi
If you need a fan, you're doing something wrong

If you have a case with a fan space, I'd recommend getting one. Fans don't matter very much since they're usually inexpensive (compared to everything else) so choose any one!
 
Lobar

Lobar

The hell am I reading, here?
Tao said:
If you need a fan, you're doing something wrong

If you have a case with a fan space, I'd recommend getting one. Fans don't matter very much since they're usually inexpensive (compared to everything else) so choose any one!
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Why would he not need a fan on his heatsink? That's where it really needs airflow the most. Even stock coolers come with fans on them.
 
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Siburca

Guest
How about the Scythe Shuriken? http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/cpu-cooler/big-shuriken.html

This is the big version using a 120x120 fan, there's a smaller one with a 100x100 one. Tho most interesting thing is, that it's very flat, only 2.28 inch high. That's especcially interesting for HTPC cases.
It comes with mounting euqipment for Intel and AMD sockets, and it's very easy to mount without tools. Just pop in the claws for your socket, tighten them - finished. OK, some thermal grease you need, I'm using the Arctic Silver 5.
 
Runefox

Runefox

Kitsune of the PC Master Race
Just to be sure, you're not planning on putting the Athlon II X4 630 in your laptop, are you?
 
Carenath

Carenath

Cynical Dragon
You'd be better off with an Intel Core processor, and while the AMD chip you picked isn't terrible, the thing is, processors are a bit like monitors, you buy one and you'll generally keep it until you replace the whole system.
You'd be better off, putting more money into a better processor, as everything else (like the graphics card) could be upgraded later if needed, a good processor now would save replacing it down the line if you realise it's not fast enough to meet your demands.

As for coolers, and the point of your topic, I've never had any problems with the stock models, ymmv.
 
Runefox

Runefox

Kitsune of the PC Master Race
Regarding Intel, I disagree - The performance offered by higher-end Core i7's is worth the money if you can spring for it, but for most usage, people aren't going to notice a huge difference between an i7 930 and a Phenom II X4 965 or 1055T, and as far as the cost to performance ratio goes, AMD has the market all but cornered from budget to mid-high end. Only in the very high end should Intel be seriously considered to be the only option.
 
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bear_

New Member
Carenath said:
You'd be better off with an Intel Core processor
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I have already bought the processor as of this post but thanks for your thoughts. As Runefox brought up, I'd have to agree. For budget builds, and that's what mine is, AMD is better. Besides, I wanted to try something new. Got a great quad core for a ton less than I would have with going with Intel. Also got a great mobo too which only works with AMD obviously lol...

Also, I'm tired of socket LGA 775 and if I upgraded to 1156 or whatnot, it'd cost too much. I had a budget of 200ish bux for a mobo and proc.


Now I just need my memory to get in the mail...then I can actually install the whole system.
 
Carenath

Carenath

Cynical Dragon
bear_ said:
I have already bought the processor as of this post but thanks for your thoughts. As Runefox brought up, I'd have to agree. For budget builds, and that's what mine is, AMD is better. Besides, I wanted to try something new. Got a great quad core for a ton less than I would have with going with Intel. Also got a great mobo too which only works with AMD obviously lol...

Also, I'm tired of socket LGA 775 and if I upgraded to 1156 or whatnot, it'd cost too much. I had a budget of 200ish bux for a mobo and proc.


Now I just need my memory to get in the mail...then I can actually install the whole system.
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I suppose there-in lies the core difference.. I had a lot more cash to spend on mine because I was aiming for a mid to high range system.
 
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