New CPU fan for AMD FX 8350

[robcob6]

Hey guys,

I'm wondering if there is a fan I can get that's compatible with my motherboard and CPU, where I can just take out the stock fan, and put the new one straight in, without having to remove any backplates and brackets. As in the unclip the AMD stock cooler, and just clip the new one right in.

I'm curious, because I bought a Cooler Master hyper 212 evo, but in order to install it, I have to remove the stock AMD backplate and bracket, but because my computer case is badly designed, I can't access the back without removing everything from the case.

My CPU is an AMD FX 8350
Motherboard is a Gigabyte 78LMT-USB3

Cheers

 

[Alon_Ofer]

What case do you have

 

[robcob6]

I have a Vibox green gaming case
You probably won't know it, as it's from a smaller UK computer company. It has about 170mm of clearance above the CPU. I just need a good CPU fan that fits onto the AM3+ socket, so the same as my stock fan, to save me having to remove the baseplate and brackets

 

[Vic 40]

I would just get the motherboard out,but the next will fit without doing that,
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-cpu-cooler-cnps7xled
or
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrtx3e22pkr1

If you can find it the next "Scythe Grand Kama Cross Rev. B".Not the "Scythe Grand Kama Cross 2",that one uses a back plate.

 

[coacoa]

I can tell you what not to buy Thermaltake contac 21 I just bought it for my fx 8320 and its even worse than the stock one.Dont ever buy thermaltake!

 

[Vic 40]

Dont ever buy thermaltake!

That's a bit harsh just because you bought a crappy cooler.Read reviews before buying something or ask for help here or on other fora.

 

[apapablack]

i woud recommend a coolermaster hyper 212 evo (159mm heigh) which i have also put in my 8350
i think it is the wisest choice you could make right now

 

[Zircoben]

Hey guys,

I'm wondering if there is a fan I can get that's compatible with my motherboard and CPU, where I can just take out the stock fan, and put the new one straight in, without having to remove any backplates and brackets. As in the unclip the AMD stock cooler, and just clip the new one right in.

I'm curious, because I bought a Cooler Master hyper 212 evo, but in order to install it, I have to remove the stock AMD backplate and bracket, but because my computer case is badly designed, I can't access the back without removing everything from the case.

My CPU is an AMD FX 8350
Motherboard is a Gigabyte 78LMT-USB3

Cheers

The Cooler Master Hyper TX3 doesn't need a backplate.

However, honestly, just take it out and do it. You will be disappointed by the TX3 if you do get it, and you really won't be able to do too much overclocking with it. The 212 EVO is a much better cooler.

Make a day out of it, play some screamo music and break down and do it. There is no need to spend more money and get a crappy cooler.

Hope that helps!

 

[coacoa]

Go with the EVO 212 it's great for fx 8320.When I instsalled mine I also had to remove the whole motherboard even though my case have hole behind the cpu.You should be able to install the cooler and everything in 15 mins

 

[Vic 40]

This is already becoming an old thread by the standards here.