overclock amd fx6300 on a gigabyte 97a-ds3p board

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Hotful
Junior Member

12-01-2016, 04:26 AM

#11

This cooler is a solid alternative to the original one. But if you already own a basic model like the 212, replacing it isn't really necessary. At 4.1, most aftermarket options should work fine.

Hotful

12-01-2016, 04:26 AM #11

This cooler is a solid alternative to the original one. But if you already own a basic model like the 212, replacing it isn't really necessary. At 4.1, most aftermarket options should work fine.

Fijiboys777
Member

196

12-01-2016, 04:56 AM

#12

The issue with CM 212 is that it fails to assist in cooling the VRM, possibly even hindering it. Downdraft coolers perform better in such situations. Adequate case ventilation could also provide some benefit.

Fijiboys777

12-01-2016, 04:56 AM #12

Siphan0
Member

12-03-2016, 05:35 AM

#13

I fully understand your perspective. Any tower cooler comes with that drawback. But if the original poster already owns a cooler, it's much more economical to direct a fan toward the VRN rather than purchasing a new one.

Siphan0

12-03-2016, 05:35 AM #13

trj55
Member

175

12-05-2016, 06:07 AM

#14

Yes, even with my Scythe Mugen3 and two fans running, on an 8+2 passively cooled VRM I added a single 40mm fan. I conducted a smoke test on that configuration and the airflow completely bypassed the VRM cooler. Additionally, there is another 120mm fan located at the back of the case, creating three 120mm fans in line, yet the VRM remained shaded by it.

trj55

12-05-2016, 06:07 AM #14

DylanInSA
Member

123

12-20-2016, 09:24 PM

#15

You're surprised at how effectively people keep their VRMs cool using devices like the nh-d15. It seems impossible for airflow to reach the VRM.

DylanInSA

12-20-2016, 09:24 PM #15

You're surprised at how effectively people keep their VRMs cool using devices like the nh-d15. It seems impossible for airflow to reach the VRM.

coolman9222
Posting Freak

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12-21-2016, 12:41 AM

#16

Liquid coolers perform even worse in that situation.

coolman9222

12-21-2016, 12:41 AM #16

Liquid coolers perform even worse in that situation.

EmissaryZ
Member

112

12-21-2016, 02:24 AM

#17

Have you noticed this? It seems interesting. Intended to help cool the VRMs as well.

EmissaryZ

12-21-2016, 02:24 AM #17

Have you noticed this? It seems interesting. Intended to help cool the VRMs as well.

mrBlackSam
Member

12-21-2016, 10:44 AM

#18

Oh, last one to think of this. Great move.

mrBlackSam

12-21-2016, 10:44 AM #18

Oh, last one to think of this. Great move.

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