When considering an OC for the OC FX 8350, keep in mind that you're not purchasing a new CPU.
When considering an OC for the OC FX 8350, keep in mind that you're not purchasing a new CPU.
performance-wise, maelstorm provides better temperature control. i reviewed several articles: http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/dee...ew,12.html in general, the aio cooler outperformed the nh-d15 while the air cooler matched the nh-d15 in effectiveness (though slightly behind). both should handle the oc fx8350 well without major problems. the aio offers a more streamlined appearance and reduces stress on the motherboard structure. i’m not entirely sure about deepcool’s build quality in North America, as they’re relatively inexpensive there. at the same time, the air cooler is more dependable and simpler to maintain. if a fan fails, you can...
performance-wise, maelstorm provides better temperature control. i reviewed several articles: http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/dee...ew,12.html in general, the aio cooler outperformed the nh-d15 while the air cooler matched the nh-d15 in performance (though slightly worse). both options should handle the oc fx8350 well without major problems. the aio offers a cleaner appearance and reduces stress on the motherboard structure. i’m not certain about deepcool’s build quality in North America, as they’re relatively inexpensive there. on the other hand, the air cooler is more reliable and simpler to maintain. if a fan fails, it’s easy to replace. however, my main concern is the cooler’s weight—placing a 3 lb unit vertically at 90 degrees feels awkward. i’d prefer the aio if forced to choose.
I don't think I'd spend around $90 to try and boost a few extra multipliers on an FX-8350.
What kind of motherboard are you using?
It requires a high-end AMD board to overclock this model.
The processor is nearly outdated.
That amount would likely purchase a more efficient modern CPU.
Of course, you'd also need a new motherboard and RAM too.