Cooling issue...

[MaxCool]

AMD 8 Core cpu on the way. I didn't realize how beefy the heatsink is. As oversight on my part, I bought a Zalman cooler.

Thing is, it says MAX TDP 95 watts. My cpu is 125, will this work, or did I waste my money.

Here is the amd heatsink.

So IF the zalman will work, will it cool better?

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Try both out. See which one is better. If you can return your zalmon, return it.

 

[bononos]

The zalman cooler won't be enough for your 125 watter especially if you're going to be running it intensively.

 

[MaxCool]

The zalman is larger though?

 

[pauldun170]

return the zalman

 

[Ferzerp]

Return the cpu

 

[AnonymouseUser]

You have nothing to lose by trying the AMD cooler first. If it's satisfactory for you, use it and send the Zalman back. The Zalman will probably be fine, though, if the AMD cooler is too loud. Plenty of positive reviews using 8 core Bulldozers on Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223

 

[guskline]

MaxCool, you might want to look into a Corsair H80 or H100 for the 8 core to really be cooled.

 

[Maximilian]

Zalman coolers are crap, they are designed to look cool not lower temperature cool.

I would pick the stock AMD cooler tbh, its not bad considering.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Zalman coolers are crap, they are designed to look cool not lower temperature cool.

I would pick the stock AMD cooler tbh, its not bad considering.

I've heard good things about them.

 

[Idontcare]

Try both, use the one you like the most. At this point you have nothing to lose.