Comparing AMD FX 8320 overclocking with Corsair Hydro H55 and GeminII S524

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DuckZi
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194

10-13-2025, 06:06 AM

Hi everyone,
I’m thinking about boosting my FX 8320 to match the FX 8350’s performance. I need a decent CPU cooler that doesn’t break the bank. Since I’m using the Corsair Spec-03 case, a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo wouldn’t work.
I’m considering either the H55 closed loop cooler or the Cooler Master GeminII S524, which could handle some other components too.
I’ll be overclocking the FX 8320 on my M5A97 R2.O.
What do you think?

DuckZi

10-13-2025, 06:06 AM #1

ionescunelutu
Member

160

10-13-2025, 11:29 AM

Dark rock works well, but coolers such as the EVO or H7 also perform nicely by drawing heat in and sending it through to your exhaust fan.

ionescunelutu

10-13-2025, 11:29 AM #2

Dark rock works well, but coolers such as the EVO or H7 also perform nicely by drawing heat in and sending it through to your exhaust fan.

xLikax
Member

173

10-13-2025, 08:11 PM

I would choose the Gemini, as its cooling performance is comparable to the H& or 212 EVO, both of which outperform a H55.

xLikax

10-13-2025, 08:11 PM #3

I would choose the Gemini, as its cooling performance is comparable to the H& or 212 EVO, both of which outperform a H55.

THEKAIST
Junior Member

10-15-2025, 03:28 PM

Obtain a Cryorig H7, smaller and superior to the EVO.

THEKAIST

10-15-2025, 03:28 PM #4

Obtain a Cryorig H7, smaller and superior to the EVO.

DaNiggaSWAG
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10-15-2025, 04:03 PM

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10-15-2025, 04:03 PM #5

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PAUUN_
Member

10-15-2025, 11:15 PM

Your interest in the NZXT Kraken X31 is noted. Comparing its performance to the H55 or SR-71 H7 is possible, but specific details would depend on your needs.

PAUUN_

10-15-2025, 11:15 PM #6

Your interest in the NZXT Kraken X31 is noted. Comparing its performance to the H55 or SR-71 H7 is possible, but specific details would depend on your needs.

pino_nl
Junior Member

10-17-2025, 08:18 AM

After rethinking a closed loop water cooler, I came across the Dark Rock TF from Be Quiet!. I might purchase that cooler because it offers excellent cooling. I noticed the heatsinks on my motherboard can become very hot, so a top flow cooler would also help cool the board. Any other recommendations for high-end top flow coolers?

pino_nl

10-17-2025, 08:18 AM #7

gavin0099
Member

179

10-18-2025, 01:41 AM

Dark rock works well, but coolers such as the EVO or H7 also perform nicely by drawing heat in and sending it through to your exhaust fan.

gavin0099

10-18-2025, 01:41 AM #8

Dark rock works well, but coolers such as the EVO or H7 also perform nicely by drawing heat in and sending it through to your exhaust fan.