I’m looking at an aftermarket CPU that is 70 tdp, but my CPU is 95 tdp. I only plan on using this pc for media, will this cooler work for my cpu or do I need a higher tdp cooler?
I'd say if you're not bothered to pay anymore than $30, prepare for a bad experience. With that being said, though, the arctic cooler you showed might work (barely).
Hmmm, that's a very, very budget orientated cooler - so I'd take it at face value. If you're going to stress the CPU, event remotely (which, for an x2 7750 in 2020, you will be), that cooler isn't going to keep up.
What are you trying to achieve? Cheap or low-profile (or both)?
It's really not worth spending much money at all. What case are you working with? That'll dictate the room you you have available.
Cheap is one thing, low-profile is another. Trying to find something low-profile & fit for purpose within spending ~$30 is a tough ask. If you can accommodate taller coolers, your options open up a bit more.
I'd say if you're not bothered to pay anymore than $30, prepare for a bad experience. With that being said, though, the arctic cooler you showed might work (barely).
I don’t have the original cooler though, I only have a broken Corsair liquid cooler. So would this cooler provide passable temps only using it as a media device?
I don’t have the original cooler though, I only have a broken Corsair liquid cooler. So would this cooler provide passable temps only using it as a media device?