Overclocking AMD FX 8320, Corsair Hydro H55 vs GeminII S524

[Siriokhi]

Hi all,

I'm planning on overclocking my FX 8320 to at least the performance of the FX 8350. Now I'm looking for a good, no too expensive cpu cooler. Since I'm running everything in the Corsair Spec-03 case, a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo wouldn't fit.

I'm hesitating wether to buy a closed loop water cooler like the H55, or the Cooler Master GeminII S524 which will also cool some components on the mobo.

I will be overclocking the FX 8320 on my M5A97 R2.O

I'm curious about your opinion!

 

[Tradesman1]

I'd go the Gemini, it's cooling is similar to the H& or 212 EVO both of which are better than a H55

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Get a Cryorig H7 , SMALLER and better than the EVO.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

https://www.alternate.be/Cryorig/H7-CPU-koeler/html/product/1174912?event=search

 

[Siriokhi]

Thanks for your feedback! I'm my search for a new cooler, I also came across the NZXT Kraken X31. Does someone knows how it compares in performance to the H55 or like SR-71 said, the H7?

 

[Siriokhi]

After reconsidering a closed loop water cooler, I stumbled upon the Dark Rock TF from Be Quiet! I possibly will buying that cooler since it has very good cooling performance. I read the heatsinks on my mobo can get quite hot, therefore a top flow cooler will cool the also my motherboard. Any other suggestions on high-end top flow coolers?

 

[Tradesman1]

Dark rock is good, also coolers like the EVO or H7 are also good as the pull heat in and pass it through to your exhaust fan