budget cooler

Jonnybmac · 22 Jul 2015 at 17:04

Currently have an AMD FX-8320e that is getting too loud. It runs on a stock cooler and I've managed so far but sometimes it goes into turbo mode and it's getting distracting when using the pc, especially when it starts doing it randomly whilst i'm not even using the pc!

My current temp is 32 degrees so it isnt exactly running that hit, it's just a noise issue really..

I don't want to spend more than £25 if possible. I looked at the Cooler Master as that is back in stock soon and gets good reviews but was put off by one guy saying the tone "isn't particularly annoying either".

I'm not too fussy and dont expect to not hear a peep from my pc, but at the minute when the turbo kicks in the fan sounds like a jet fighter taking off so would love something a little more quiet

will this do?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-035-CM&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2341

case dimensions are 49 x 19 x 43.9 cm

Many thanks in advance

canuseemygrapes · 22 Jul 2015 at 21:34

at 159 mm tall, u need a large case or it will hit the door, other than that is a quality cooler. knowing which case u have would be the key here

Snookums · 22 Jul 2015 at 22:08

What case do you have/what's you max CPU cooler height?

Borealis · 23 Jul 2015 at 15:22

I've got the Cooler Master in my current build. It's definitely not loud,but you could also try the Rajintek Themis:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-001-RT&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2666

Put this in my second/spare build and it's just as good. Only gripe would be that the bottom of the heat plate isn't quite as smooth, but at that price it's worth it.

Jonnybmac · 23 Jul 2015 at 15:52

http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/merc-beta/

This is my case, just a cheap bitfenix merc beta

I don't really want to burn my cpu out with a chonky heat sink which is why I wanted to go with something more recognized

canuseemygrapes · 23 Jul 2015 at 20:36

Merc Alpha and Merc Beta maximum CPU cooler height = 165mm

Borealis · 23 Jul 2015 at 21:05

The 212 Evo fits my Merc Alpha just fine, the Beta just has a solid top panel. The Themis is every bit as good as the Evo, just cheaper. Admittedly the heat plate isn't a mirror finish, but it's still a good cooler. it just means cleaning old thermal paste off takes longer.

With the height available, then the Alpenfohn Matterhorn Pure edition would also fit.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-037-AL&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2337

It's the same size as the 212 Evo and is very good. It is £30 though, so slightly over your budget.

Killer7xx · 23 Jul 2015 at 21:57

The Matterhorn is an excellent cooler for the money, I'd easily recommend it over a CM Hyper 212 or the Raijintek Thermis. If you don't want to spend that much, then get the Thermis, it's just as good as the CM for cheaper. You could also add an extra fan and go push/pull for around the same price as the CM.

doyll · 24 Jul 2015 at 14:33

Merc Beta has 165mm CPU clearance and Matterhorn Pure is 158mm. Will fit nicely.

Jonnybmac · 31 Jul 2015 at 22:26

I went for the Matterhorn. Thanks guys