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AMD FX-8350 Heat Sink Question?
I'm thinking of building a system around the AMD FX 8350 Piledriver.
What I'm not sure of are the heat sink options for this processor. It's my understanding that the 4 and 6 core processors come with a stock cooling system, but not the 8 core version. I've come across water cooling options, but can this processor be air cooled? I'm not planning on overclocking the 8350 into the stratosphere. I will probably leave it at the default settings. Can anyone recommend cooling options for this processor? Also, can anyone recommend a moderately priced mid tower computer case suitable for this type of machine? Don't need a glowing orb gaming case. Thanks |
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AMD FX-8350 Heat Sink Question?
On 11/11/2012 12:04 PM, Don wrote:
I'm thinking of building a system around the AMD FX 8350 Piledriver. What I'm not sure of are the heat sink options for this processor. It's my understanding that the 4 and 6 core processors come with a stock cooling system, but not the 8 core version. I've come across water cooling options, but can this processor be air cooled? I'm not planning on overclocking the 8350 into the stratosphere. I will probably leave it at the default settings. Can anyone recommend cooling options for this processor? Also, can anyone recommend a moderately priced mid tower computer case suitable for this type of machine? Don't need a glowing orb gaming case. Thanks Now I am confused. I watched a NewEgg YouTube video where the AMD rep seemed to indicate that a cooler wasn't included with the 8350. I just looked on NewEgg and under the details tab, it says that a cooler is included. |
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AMD FX-8350 Heat Sink Question?
Don wrote:
I'm thinking of building a system around the AMD FX 8350 Piledriver. What I'm not sure of are the heat sink options for this processor. It's my understanding that the 4 and 6 core processors come with a stock cooling system, but not the 8 core version. I've come across water cooling options, but can this processor be air cooled? I'm not planning on overclocking the 8350 into the stratosphere. I will probably leave it at the default settings. Can anyone recommend cooling options for this processor? Also, can anyone recommend a moderately priced mid tower computer case suitable for this type of machine? Don't need a glowing orb gaming case. Thanks http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819113284 Details: Model FD8350FRHKBOX Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included Pictures of the stock cooler are shown here. A bit weird, in terms of being so "low profile". http://www.overclock.net/t/1318995/o...ners-club/2570 ******* Antec Sonata Proto was my idea of a cheap case. I took the door off the top section, to make things accessible. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129086 You can get cheaper cases. As the price drops, eventually the metal is so thin the case is easier to damage. The cases I was getting years ago, had thicker metal and were absolutely bulletproof in that regard. The Proto was what I used for my "cheap upgrade". Just take the door off it... http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/11-129-086-Z02?$S640W$ Paul |
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AMD FX-8350 Heat Sink Question?
I would buy this...based on their reputation,Good Quality for the price
Room for fans as well as a radiator,easy to build into http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=62...r&promoid=1230 peter "Don" wrote in message ... I'm thinking of building a system around the AMD FX 8350 Piledriver. What I'm not sure of are the heat sink options for this processor. It's my understanding that the 4 and 6 core processors come with a stock cooling system, but not the 8 core version. I've come across water cooling options, but can this processor be air cooled? I'm not planning on overclocking the 8350 into the stratosphere. I will probably leave it at the default settings. Can anyone recommend cooling options for this processor? Also, can anyone recommend a moderately priced mid tower computer case suitable for this type of machine? Don't need a glowing orb gaming case. Thanks Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, and wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!" |
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AMD FX-8350 Heat Sink Question?
On Nov 11, 12:06 pm, Don wrote:
I'm thinking of building a system around the AMD FX 8350 Piledriver. What I'm not sure of are the heat sink options for this processor. It's my understanding that the 4 and 6 core processors come with a stock cooling system, but not the 8 core version. I've come across water cooling options, but can this processor be air cooled? I'm not planning on overclocking the 8350 into the stratosphere. I will probably leave it at the default settings. Can anyone recommend cooling options for this processor? Also, can anyone recommend a moderately priced mid tower computer case suitable for this type of machine? Don't need a glowing orb gaming case. Thanks Antec makes sensible cases on sale occasionally for as low as $30 (40ish is more common). Better than sensible, actually - quality construction. Believe so - air cooling. These aren't normal coolers, though, but beefed up stuff I've seen recommended for stock replacement. Which indicates there's more of an issue with the particular CPU past 4 cores requiring closer attention to cooling characteristics. Check the reviews, sites and forum discussions for people running them. Last I looked they stick out, easy to find, as do the brands of heatsinks. Like I said, beefy for extra assurances and such over closer tolerances apparently included with retail boxes. I know. I've gotten a couple of kick-butt heatwick tower cooler/fans cheap because they're not far behind but not quite up to the latest processors. Run with my dual and single cores, though, like butter on Easy Street. Very impressive cooling for setups formerly occupying $50-$75 niche tiers. |
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