If I do not over clock will I need a aftermarket cooler? I thought about this CPU because it is the same price as the AMD 8350 FX Black?
2019069
Hello Cecil, I will speak to you as a user and not a geek. Even though the AMD9370 FX Black is an 8 core unlocked processor if you are not using for overclocking you can use the AMD heatsink fan that normally comes with the chip from AMD. That processor in retial package does not come with the heatsink fan so you will need to go to a place that sells them as you can not buy direct from AMD. I for one have been doing this since the FX processors were released. I use the processing power to do graphics and racing games like need for speed and it works and functions well with the factory cooling. Consult the motherboards manual for proper bios settings before using any processor to make sure all are set for optimum performance - we are not talking about overclocking here. However if you are going to run games especially multiple player games a lot I suggest getting a liquid cooling system like Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - CPU Cooler with 4 Direct Contact Heatpipes found at this url: http://tinyurl.com/ygzwrbj. Only suggestion there is double check your clearance with the size of the heatsink with your motherboard setup. It should be fine. Warning to anyone trying to overclock the cpu: Understanding that AMD processors run on the hot side when under heavy duty use- always go to a high quality liquid cooling system or gas because once you start overclocking the heat is going to increase radically and you need a way to pull that heat off of the processor quick enough so it does not fry your processor.
2019070
You will definitely need either high end air Noctua ND-H14 or Corsair H100.Its not so much the over clocking it is the actual rating of 220W TDP. I went with water cooling myself and the AMD FX9590 replacing my FX9370.It is a nice processor and you will enjoy it. Thanks
2019071
I would YES to this chip can run up to 4.7 MHz. and will get hot under full load. I would use a Water cooling system.
2019072
No you don't need an aftermarket cooler, if you don't over clock your computer. The fan that comes with your CPU is engineered for that type of CPU, and they tend to be quieter than the aftermarket ones. When I bought my CPU from Amazon, there was no fan/heat sink with it, so I had to get an aftermarket one. Check to see if it comes with one.
937444
I wouldn't suggest overclocking with the stock heatsink I've always read that it is unsafe. You void warranty by overclocking so I personally wouldn't risk it.
544808
Yes your cooler should still work. Since you already have the cooler you should have no problems overclocking the CPU as it is a black edition.
107048
The included fan is a 3-pin. And it is quite loud. I replaced it with a 4-pin pwm (with equivalent size and air flow) from Cooler Master. It is much quiter, but this cooler only performs OK for the amount of money I spent in total. Luckily that build will not be overclocked, and I can be happy with the definite improvement over the stock part.It will cool your fx-8350 according to the specs on the box, but I would not use this on a high performance CPU like yours over something like the CM Hyper 212 unless your case cannot fit a tall heatsink.
259269
I bought one of this to use on a dual core CPU. It does it's job as expected, throws out lots of air and it very good at reducing several degrees from the CPU. However, if you are planning to purchase a cooler for an Eight Core AMD FX, this is not your fan. For a CPU like yours I recommend you to get a watercooler. I have the same cpu as you and got a coolermaster Seidon for about $60. AMD cpus overheat a lot, so I would stay away from air cooling if I were you
2208833
There is nothing that this CPU cannot run. Just because intel benchmarks higher does not mean this CPU is slow. I love my 8350 and will be using it for the next 5 years. Only Intel i7s are faster and you honestly have to go out of your way to notice the speed increase. It is not a day and night difference. Do not let anyone tell you differently.
2247719
Yes it comes with a stock heat sink. You do not have to buy an aftermarket/cpu cooler/heat sink. It is not likely to have over heating problems. This cpu is locked and can not be over clocked.
2208832
The 8350 is a solid processor, mine is running at 4.2 gig in an ASRock 960gm-gs3 motherboard (upgrading to a board with the 990 chipset would help you take full advantage of the processor's capabilities) and it runs even single-thread stuff that maxes the 0 core like flight sim x at 93 frames with fairly high graphics settings. If you want to build a system with plenty of overhead for a year or two down the road, and are dead-set on an AMD processor, you might look at the 9590 fx...I'm hearing good things. Cheers.
1887035
The stock heatsink and fan have never let me down, and I've been using AMD's for ages and ages. Granted, I don't bother overclocking my system. They are throttled based on temp. You can always change the fan if your setup runs so hot the fan can't keep up.
449949
Should be fine with your CPU - be careful with overclocking though, if you intend to do that. Otherwise, it's a fine motherboard and hasn't given me any issues.
35754
First, your bios has to have an option to unlock cores. Then, you set to desired clock (if u wish). Personally, I didnt go further than 4.2 while i tested. In reality, however, I discovered that overclocking mostly adding heat, increases noise amd power consumption without significant performance achievement. I dont think you calculating live planetary orbits, thereof, you got already good CPU so just have some memory, SSD and good video card. Enjoy your gaming
45362
It comes with a stock fan, it gets pretty loud at times, I will recommend an aftermarket cooler/fan for overclocking
1874743
Yes, though if you want to over clock it I recommend that you get an aftermarket heat sink
2205650
Yes, you can use the fx-8150 CPU within a AM3+ motherboard. I am currently running this setup so i know 100% it has 0 problems. Liquid cooler is a must for overclocking. The stock air fan is loud but, the liquid cooler is a much needed improvement. Go with this you cant go wrong great value with this setup. My processor windows rating is 7.8 with overclocking to 4.3GHz.
1211759
Hi Michael, Get this cooler! It's fantastic! It only comes with 1 fan. You can buy an optional 120mm fan on the opposite side. With my 8350 idle temps are 34c. If i rip or if the processor is getting used my temps get to around 65c. That's excellent!!! The sound isn't even loud at all. It sounds like a stock fan in a store bought PC. To answer your questions. Get this fan and heat sink if you don't want water cooling. The performance is fantastic!!! No worries at all!!!
730045
I am not sure about your type of processor but I will tell you I have an i7 3770 that boost up to 3.9 GHz and even under a full load never go over 45 C. I do not overclock and I only use one fan I was told that an additional fan will basically only help if you are overclocking I would start with one fan and see how it goes from there I would doubt that you would have any overheating issues also the thermal paste they gave you is pretty good but I use artic silver instead.
208196
I had my FX 8320 until, it was fine for the first day then i had overheating problems, it may have been because it was defective, now I replaced it with a FX 8350 and that is a solid cpu with no problems at all. The motherboard has to have at least 125 watts max tdp or more for it to work, check for that on your motherboard model on the web under specifications.