cpu cooler upgrade?

Sneakze · 13 Feb 2012 at 15:33

Thinking about upgrading my stock cooler for my AMD x4 850, Dont really plan to overclock due to chip and mobo, just want better temps when playing BF3 etc.

Willing to spend up to around £35, I have Gskill RAM so this might be an issue when fitting etc, on my AM3+ mobo.

Was thinking about this - Asus Axe Square Limited Edition Gold CPU Cooler

Thanks.

IvanDobskey · 13 Feb 2012 at 15:42

Best value cooler is the Gelid Tranquilo i believe.

Sneakze · 13 Feb 2012 at 15:46

Ok thanks for the reply, will look into it

Also, I'm going to buy some more 120mm fans, Would i flip the fan to make it exhaust?

IvanDobskey · 13 Feb 2012 at 17:20

Best to have your cpu cooler pointing towards your rear case exhaust fan. So the warm air from the cpu gets blown straight out the back.

Sneakze · 13 Feb 2012 at 17:53

Ah okay, I heard that you should flip the fan to make it exhaust, wasn't sure if i was getting trolled or not

Thanks for the tip though

IvanDobskey · 13 Feb 2012 at 18:02

Have the CPU fan blowing through the heatsink and towards the rear exhaust fan. Gets rid of the hot air quick