heatsink removal

[Craig234]

That depends on what you will do with the system. If you are overclocking it then an aftermarket HSF is a good idea.

Gaming, but no overclocking.

 

[UsandThem]

Gaming, but no overclocking.

I still like aftermarket coolers even when not overclocking. The are quieter and keep the CPU cooler. I personally can't stand the sound profile of Intel coolers, especially when they ramp up the RPMs like when gaming or doing CPU intensive tasks.

There are basic ones in the $20 range with higher-end ones near $100.

 

[Craig234]

I still like aftermarket coolers even when not overclocking. The are quieter and keep the CPU cooler. I personally can't stand the sound profile of Intel coolers, especially when they ramp up the RPMs like when gaming or doing CPU intensive tasks.

There are basic ones in the $20 range with higher-end ones near $100.

I like quiet - which one would you recommend for this, I saw the one above to check.

Edit: I realized I already got the Hyper 212 Evo - that should be good enough?

 

[UsandThem]

I like quiet - which one would you recommend for this, I saw the one above to check.

Edit: I realized I already got the Hyper 212 Evo - that should be good enough?

Plenty. That's kind of the "go to" budget cooler that a lot of people use. I actually used one on my previous build before switching over to a Noctua cooler.

 

[VirtualLarry]

not sure if it's totally successful. poweron temp is 60c, and before an mmo would drive it to 121c then poweroff, now it went to 95c.

AMD CPUs aren't supposed to get over 60C.

These temps are high, but are they high enough to be a problem?

Yes.

A possibility is to replace the cpu sink with a higher quality unit (eg, uses copper fins).

This is a good idea.

Those temps aren't good at all,

Agreed.

Edit: I realized I already got the Hyper 212 Evo - that should be good enough?

Yes, but that sink has a backplate, and you will have to undo the heatsink mounting clip that you were asking about earlier to install it.

According to the instructions, you can install the Zalman CNPS5X without removing the heatsink mounting clip, which I find easier.

I also have one refurbished (new fan) and several BNIB OCZ Vendetta coolers, that are 92mm heatpipe coolers in a similar vein to the Hyper 212, only, they use a retaining clip, and you don't have to remove the base heatsink retaining clip on AMD mobos.

PM me if you might be interested in an OCZ Vendetta. Check Newegg's ebay site for the CNPS5X.

Edit: I'm using a CNPS5X on my i5-6400 that is BCLK OCed to 4.45Ghz @ 1.41V, and I've used the OCZ Vendetta on a Thuban 1045T that was OCed to 3.51Ghz.

 

[Craig234]

To clarify, I meant the 212 EVO for a new Intel build, not the old AMD. I assume any upgrade of the AMD heatsink means re-doing the whole thermal paste process.

Sitting here on the web site, the CPU temp is 49c-53c. It's only the MMO's that shoot it up.

 

[jhansman]

use compressed air.

its' faster and easier just hold the fans from spinning.

This. I have an inexpensive 1 gallon compressor that I use to blow my system clean every few months or so. Comes in handy for cleaning filters of various kinds (vacuum cleaner, clothes dryers, etc.). No substitute (including those canned products) for 40 lbs. of compressed air.