Which cooler would be best for boosting your PC's performance?

Arestial
Junior Member

05-22-2021, 04:03 PM

Hello. I just discovered I can boost my PC's performance, but I need a superior cooler than the standard one. My budget is between $80 and $150, and any cooler within that range would be great. If you find a suitable option for those specifications, please share a link where I can purchase it. Thanks!

Arestial

05-22-2021, 04:03 PM #1

99
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06-02-2021, 04:41 AM

You need a very good PSU too.

99

06-02-2021, 04:41 AM #2

You need a very good PSU too.

ryana115
Member

06-03-2021, 11:50 PM

the cpu uses an AM3+ socket, and many fans now include mounting options. I recommend a Corsair H series cooler such as the H100i or H110i for a calm system with good overclocking potential thanks to its water cooling design.

ryana115

06-03-2021, 11:50 PM #3

vikkiii
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06-04-2021, 08:06 AM

You need a very good PSU too.

vikkiii

06-04-2021, 08:06 AM #4

You need a very good PSU too.

JONNTHENOOB
Member

194

06-04-2021, 03:16 PM

I wouldn't try to upgrade this cooler. Overclocking won't give much benefit, so save up for a better processor and motherboard.

JONNTHENOOB

06-04-2021, 03:16 PM #5

I wouldn't try to upgrade this cooler. Overclocking won't give much benefit, so save up for a better processor and motherboard.

DoctorThaddeus
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204

06-04-2021, 03:38 PM

Alan Caldwell wouldn't try to boost the cooler further. Overclocking won't yield much benefit; it's better to invest in a higher-quality processor and motherboard.

DoctorThaddeus

06-04-2021, 03:38 PM #6

Alan Caldwell wouldn't try to boost the cooler further. Overclocking won't yield much benefit; it's better to invest in a higher-quality processor and motherboard.

AnnabananaL12
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141

06-04-2021, 05:41 PM

You need a really solid power supply too. Depending on whether you want a water cooler or just to overclock, it makes a difference.

AnnabananaL12

06-04-2021, 05:41 PM #7

You need a really solid power supply too. Depending on whether you want a water cooler or just to overclock, it makes a difference.

The_Drolli
Member

06-24-2021, 06:20 PM

Consider verifying whether the BIOS supports overclocking, as most prebuilt units typically don't.

The_Drolli

06-24-2021, 06:20 PM #8

Consider verifying whether the BIOS supports overclocking, as most prebuilt units typically don't.

egeso14
Junior Member

06-25-2021, 04:36 PM

It might be useful to verify whether the BIOS supports overclocking, as most prebuilt units don't. The sources I checked indicate that overclocking is permitted.

egeso14

06-25-2021, 04:36 PM #9

It might be useful to verify whether the BIOS supports overclocking, as most prebuilt units don't. The sources I checked indicate that overclocking is permitted.

Rik3107
Member

06-29-2021, 01:25 PM

#10

If you possess it, then check if it matches, and if so, consider running a minor update on the cooler included with it just to confirm

Rik3107

06-29-2021, 01:25 PM #10

If you possess it, then check if it matches, and if so, consider running a minor update on the cooler included with it just to confirm