Compatible cooler for the Asrock FM2A88x-ITX Mini Mobo

[Daniel Byun]

I've been browsing for a aftermarket cooler for some time and decided to go with the NZXT Respire T40 when I found out recently that my mobo (Asrock A88X-ITX+ Mini ITX Mobo) has a vrm on its back which does not allow mostly any aftermarket coolers to be installed. I am still not sure if the NZXT Respire T40 could be installed or not so if anyone knows please be sure to tell me. The only one I could find that was compatible was the Noctua NH-L9a because of its optional backplate-less installation. So I was wondering if anyone else has this board or knows of its compatibility with other coolers. Could you please tell me?

 

[mickypheonix]

it is a good choice if you have no problems moving your ram

 

[Daniel Byun]

it is a good choice if you have no problems moving your ram

Are their any downsides to using Ram slot no.2?

 

[mickypheonix]

check your mobo specs , make sure it will boot from slot two or take out your ram and try it in slot 2 and see if it boots
performance should make no difference

 

[Daniel Byun]

check your mobo specs , make sure it will boot from slot two or take out your ram and try it in slot 2 and see if it boots
performance should make no difference

Alright.

 

[i7Baby]

Also - for high cpu temps, you should check what's causing it. If re-seating the cpu cooler didn't work and you're still getting 110C (I hope that's core temp and not case/package temp). Can you download and run HWINfo - Sensors and post the resulst? It juts might be voltages - from psu, as set or bad mobo or just wrong fan rpm/fan profile.

 

[Daniel Byun]

Also - for high cpu temps, you should check what's causing it. If re-seating the cpu cooler didn't work and you're still getting 110C (I hope that's core temp and not case/package temp). Can you download and run HWINfo - Sensors and post the resulst? It juts might be voltages - from psu, as set or bad mobo or just wrong fan rpm/fan profile.

I've installed a new HWMonitor by NZXT called CAM. It still shows the same temps. 90-110 degrees while gaming.

 

[mickypheonix]

Is that celsius ?

 

[i7Baby]

Why don't you just use the stock cooler than comes with your cpu?

Because recently while gaming, I have seen my CPU run at over 110+ degrees. I am not sure if it is the CPU problem or it is my cooling solution.

If you're not overclocking it, the cpu cooler isn't doing its job. Try turning up the fan rpm. Clean out the cooler. Re-install the cooler with new thermal paste

If you're overclocking it then get a custom cooler.

But don't let it get to 110C again. That'll kill the cpu.