Heatsink vs CPU Compatibility

[pcpro178]

I'm getting ready to upgrade to the AMD FX-8350. Will this heatsink work?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223

I noticed that the heatsink details indicates that it is compatible with AM3 processors, whereas the FX-8350 is AM3+. Does that make a difference?

 

[DarkSable]

Nope; you're good to go.

 

[the great randini]

no you should not use that with a 125W cpu
that heat sink is too small.
Zalman says "AM3+ Zambezi 95W or lower"

http://www.zalman.com/eng/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=277

this one is better for that cpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118019
http://www.zalman.com/eng/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=164

 

[pcpro178]

no you should not use that with a 125W cpu
that heat sink is too small.
Zalman says "AM3+ Zambezi 95W or lower"

http://www.zalman.com/eng/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=277

this one is better for that cpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118019
http://www.zalman.com/eng/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=164

Thank you! That is very helpful! 😀

 

[pcpro178]

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