Help on upgrading the CPU fan cooler

Trailman

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Sep 20, 2015
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I have a problem I want to upgrade my cpu to the FX 8320, I currently have the FX 4170.

I have the CPU Fan cooler Hyper 212

and

I want to upgrade to Noctua NH-D14 120mm & 140mm SSO CPU Cooler.

The problem is I have no clue if that will fit in my case lol.

I have the Thermaltake ArmorPlus(Armor+) VH6000BWS Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case.

The Dimentions are:
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D)
24.60" x 9.60" x 23.60"

The Dimentions of the Hyper 212 are:
116 x 51 x 159 mm (4.6" x 2.00" x 6.20")

and the Noctua is:
160 x 140 x 158mm

Would my case fit a Noctua or is there another CPU Fan cooler that is around the same as the Hyper 212. I just really like the looks and features of the Noctua lol.

Is the Hyper 212 enough or can I upgrade to the Noctua?

Current temps are around 15-25c Idle and I think 40c gaming, on the Hyper 212.

Thanks.
 

sammy sung

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It'll clear. Or for the same money you could throw this in instead. It trades blows with the D14 but tends to cool slightly(we're talking a degree in most cases) better. You can also add a second fan to the X31 down the line for a push pull config, for even more performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X31 69.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $73.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-21 00:06 EDT-0400