my cpu fan is loud af?

[sadab0]

soo i just built a new computer and for some reason the cpu fan is very loud..... i am sitting 5 ft away and i can hear it very clearly and im not even doing any intensive tasks.... web browsing and installing some drivers. CPU is an AMD FX8350 with stock cooler.......

 

[A_Goat]

Yes, the stock cooler is "loud af".
You could bring up a program like corsair link (Free), and if your stock cooler is installed properly... it will allow you to see the fan % in use for the CPU cooler. If the fan % is not above 50% at idle, then it's just the normal noise levels.

Upgrading to a better cooler would drastically lower the temps and noise levels... the tx3 and hyper 212 evo would be a good place to start.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The stock fan for the FX8350 isn't sufficient and should be changed.

Replaced it on both of my FX builds.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

What case do you own , so I can give you a suggestion.

 

[sadab0]

What case do you own , so I can give you a suggestion.

NZXT phantom
and im downloading corasir link right now

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Won't do much you need a quieter cooler that will also perform better , TRY the 212 EVO.

 

[sadab0]

Won't do much you need a quieter cooler that will also perform better , TRY the 212 EVO.

dam it i was hoping to get a ssd but my computer sounds like it is going to break if i start running games on it lol so it looks like ill be getting the 212 evo or a liquid cooling solution.

 

[A_Goat]

Won't do much you need a quieter cooler that will also perform better , TRY the 212 EVO.

dam it i was hoping to get a ssd but my computer sounds like it is going to break if i start running games on it lol so it looks like ill be getting the 212 evo or a liquid cooling solution.

The stock cooler will cool the chip to "safe" levels, but it's by no means ideal as it's "loud af".
If you don't plan on overclocking much, the tx3 will be a cheaper option that 212 evo... and it will be much quieter than the stock cooler.

If you wanna spend the extra $20, the evo will give you much more overclocking headroom, and it will be even more quiet than the tx3.

 

[A_Goat]

Here is a link for the Tx3; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064&cm_re=tx3-_-35-103-064-_-Product

And the evo; http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&cm_re=212_evp-_-35-103-099-_-Product

 

[sadab0]

Won't do much you need a quieter cooler that will also perform better , TRY the 212 EVO.

dam it i was hoping to get a ssd but my computer sounds like it is going to break if i start running games on it lol so it looks like ill be getting the 212 evo or a liquid cooling solution.

The stock cooler will cool the chip to "safe" levels, but it's by no means ideal as it's "loud af".
If you don't plan on overclocking much, the tx3 will be a cheaper option that 212 evo... and it will be much quieter than the stock cooler.

If you wanna spend the extra $20, the evo will give you much more overclocking headroom, and it will be even more quiet than the tx3.

i was planning on overclocking my evga gtx 970 ftw so i think i would have to overclock my 8350 as well to avoid any bottlenecks........i guess ill go with the 212 evo

 

[A_Goat]

Won't do much you need a quieter cooler that will also perform better , TRY the 212 EVO.

dam it i was hoping to get a ssd but my computer sounds like it is going to break if i start running games on it lol so it looks like ill be getting the 212 evo or a liquid cooling solution.

The stock cooler will cool the chip to "safe" levels, but it's by no means ideal as it's "loud af".
If you don't plan on overclocking much, the tx3 will be a cheaper option that 212 evo... and it will be much quieter than the stock cooler.

If you wanna spend the extra $20, the evo will give you much more overclocking headroom, and it will be even more quiet than the tx3.

i was planning on overclocking my evga gtx 970 ftw so i think i would have to overclock my 8350 as well to avoid any bottlenecks........i guess ill go with the 212 evo

You wouldn't need to overclock, but overclocking would definitely give you some gains!
The evo is the best budget cooler on the market!

 

[sadab0]

i think ill stick to the tx3 for now seeing as i only have a 720p 60hz tv as a monitor atm lol the 212 evo can wait for when i get a full on 1080p 120hz

 

[A_Goat]

i think ill stick to the tx3 for now seeing as i only have a 720p 60hz tv as a monitor atm lol the 212 evo can wait for when i get a full on 1080p 120hz

Wait, you're getting a 970 for 720p gaming?! 😛
If you plan on getting the 212 in the future anyway, i'd recommend buying it now. It's only $15 more now instead of $35 more later.

 

[sadab0]

i think ill stick to the tx3 for now seeing as i only have a 720p 60hz tv as a monitor atm lol the 212 evo can wait for when i get a full on 1080p 120hz

Wait, you're getting a 970 for 720p gaming?! 😛
If you plan on getting the 212 in the future anyway, i'd recommend buying it now. It's only $15 more now instead of $35 more later.

no im not getting it, i already have it..... haha i know its ridiculous its just that i didnt have enough to buy a tv at the time and i guess im going to get the 212 evo then

 

[sadab0]

another question if i may, you think i can game on this with cpu heavy games like skyrim and not have a temp problem?

 

[A_Goat]

You will not have a temp problem with the stock cooler.
But with an aftermarket cooler like the Tx3 or 212 evo, your temps will be MUCH better and technically prolong the life of your equipment.

 

[sadab0]

You will not have a temp problem with the stock cooler.
But with an aftermarket cooler like the Tx3 or 212 evo, your temps will be MUCH better and technically prolong the life of your equipment.

oh alright, im not planning on using the stock cooler for long anyway as soon as i can im upgrading