Could anyone suggest a new CPU heatsink?

JuggarJones · 13 Dec 2013 at 20:37

So my AMD FX-6300 idles 35C and can reach 65C on load according to SpeedFan. I'm currently using the stock cooler but I'd rather be safe than sorry, plus it can allow me to overclock in the future, so I think I should get an after market heatsink.

My current mobo is Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 AMD 760G (Socket AM3+) MicroATX Motherboard and Zalman T1 Mini Tower Case (which I am thinking about changing to a better case).

Anyway, back to the point. What heatsink & thermal compound would be decent, at least better than a stock cooler? I don't want to buy a beast one or water cooling (i'd get paranoid lol) for my current scenario.

Thanks.

kefan77 · 13 Dec 2013 at 20:39

budget?

JuggarJones · 13 Dec 2013 at 20:43

I'm not sure how much these things cost. How's £30?

kefan77 · 13 Dec 2013 at 20:44

you got some good suggestions here

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18565022

JuggarJones · 13 Dec 2013 at 20:47

Thanks, I'll go check that out

JuggarJones · 13 Dec 2013 at 21:26

I think I will go with this one: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-002-BQ

It comes with thermal compound I think, and AM3 fits AM3+ sockets, right?

Edit: I'm guessing I will need to clean the old, pre-applied thermal paste from the stock cooler. Will this do? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=OA-001-AK&groupid=701&catid=27

Thanks again

doyll · 14 Dec 2013 at 05:40

Isopropyl alcohol 99% pure is dirt cheap. Local chemist probably has it or order online.

JuggarJones · 14 Dec 2013 at 18:43

and that will do the same job cleaning up cpu?

kefan77 · 14 Dec 2013 at 18:45

yes, I bought 500ml bottle for like £3.50 recently. will last you years. it's good for cleaning all sort of things.

JuggarJones · 14 Dec 2013 at 19:39

Ok, I shall buy some of that on Amazon, plus this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-002-BQ

I think it comes with thermal paste, although I'm not 100% sure.

kefan77 · 14 Dec 2013 at 19:45

The included bundle consists of all the required mounting accessories, a small tube of thermal paste and a brief installation guide. The fan is supplied pre-attached to the cooler and it doesn’t need to be removed for installation.

sneakysnail · 14 Dec 2013 at 23:49

seems like that cooler can only be mounted facing north/south or vice versa. don't know if that matters but might be something to consider.

doyll · 15 Dec 2013 at 12:11

I think you are correct sneakysnail

JuggarJones · 15 Dec 2013 at 12:37

I will most likely be having it facing South so that shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for all the help guys!