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System Name | Just A Gaming Rig. |
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Processor | AMD FX-8320 @4.1GHz, 1.268V |
Motherboard | ASUS M5A97 Evo R2.0 |
Cooling | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo |
Memory | 8 GB Crucial Ballistix Sport 1600MHz |
Video Card(s) | Club 3D R9 280X 3GB royalQueen, @1115/1615MHz |
Storage | OS+Often used stuff: Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB, Mass storage: WD Blue 1TB |
Case | Zalman Z3 Plus |
Audio Device(s) | Integrated |
Power Supply | Corsair CX600M |
Software | Windows 8.1 64-bit |
So I've been a bit disappointed with my CPU temperatures: I have a FX-8320 and a Hyper 212 EVO with push/pull config, with the second fan being a CM Sickle Flow, and I can't even push 1.3V without temps getting close to 70 degrees after an hour of Prime. I doubt that I bodged the installation, and my case airflow should be sufficient. What I've heard recently is that the supplied thermal paste is a bit rubbish, and have been recommended to buy some Arctic Cooling MX-4, which apparently is the best performing thermal paste out there. I just wanted to hear some of your guys' opinion and previous experiences with stock vs. aftermarket thermal paste, if it's a worthy purchase.