Can I install an aftermarket CPU cooler without having to remove the motherboard to insert screws?

[BlueStripe_99]

So are there any aftermarket coolers which fit the stock holdings and dont need the extra screws and such at the back of the motherboard?

We're talking FX-8350: I thought the CPU cooler wasnt too bad but THE NOOIISSEEE!

 

[rolli59]

Cooler Master hyper TX3 comes in mind, a lot quieter than the stock cooler. And apparently the T4 as well.

 

[bmacsys]

So are there any aftermarket coolers which fit the stock holdings and dont need the extra screws and such at the back of the motherboard?

We're talking FX-8350: I thought the CPU cooler wasnt too bad but THE NOOIISSEEE!

Yes, your case has a cpu cutout in the motherboard tray.

 

[BlueStripe_99]

I cant access the back of the motherboard, and I don wat to ge the motherboard out, all i want is stock fan out, clickt the new one in, insert fan cable.

Is that possible?

 

[bmacsys]

I cant access the back of the motherboard, and I don wat to ge the motherboard out, all i want is stock fan out, clickt the new one in, insert fan cable.

Is that possible?

You can go to newegg and look for aftermarket 80 mm fans or aftermarket 80 mm heatsink and fan that use the stock AMD retention bracket. That being said any cooler with an 80 mm fan will be loud. A 80 mm fan HAS to spin at a high rpm to do its job. Unlike a 120 mm or 140 mm fan which can spin slower and move a lot of air. So in short you will not find great success unless you are willing to take your board out of your build and get a cooler with a 120 mm or 140 mm fan..

 

[rolli59]

CM Hyper TX3 (92mm) and T4 (120mm) both use AMD's standard retention bracket!

 

[BlueStripe_99]

CM Hyper TX3 (92mm) and T4 (120mm) both use AMD's standard retention bracket!

Cool! So it will be a click out, clean thermal paste, put on new thermal paste, click new one in process?

 

[rolli59]

CM Hyper TX3 (92mm) and T4 (120mm) both use AMD's standard retention bracket!

Cool! So it will be a click out, clean thermal paste, put on new thermal paste, click new one in process?

Pretty much!

 

[d_freshmaker]

CM Hyper TX3 (92mm) and T4 (120mm) both use AMD's standard retention bracket!

Cool! So it will be a click out, clean thermal paste, put on new thermal paste, click new one in process?

I ran across this because I want to do the same thing. I'm using an old case I had laying around, so removing the motherboard/wiring would be quite a pain. Did the TX3/TX4 work for you?

 

[rolli59]

They work on any AMD board with std retention bracket.

 

[bmacsys]

Cooler Master hyper TX3 comes in mind, a lot quieter than the stock cooler. And apparently the T4 as well.

And both of those are downright crappy coolers.