ASRock Forums : Ve3ry quiet CPU cooler for FM2A88X-ITX+ https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 30 May 2026 01:13:27 +0000 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:23:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1019 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[Ve3ry quiet CPU cooler for FM2A88X-ITX+ : barraclm wrote:The PC will...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4626&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4626 Author: Rabiddog
Subject: 1019
Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 10:23am

Originally posted by barraclm barraclm wrote:

The PC will be used for multiple things but very little gaming if any. I tend to have a lot of apps open concurrently. My biggest users of the processing power are probably video editing and SQL database queries.

I am willing to pay to get both cooling and quietness but if I have to chose then i guess cooling is most important. However, I am hoping that I will not be using the CPU too much so less cooling is needed and therefore quietness become most important. 

The case is a Cooler Master Elite 130 which has 2 fans + the CPU fan. The PSU (beQuiet! 600W) fan is definitely quiet. If the other fans are noisy then I will replace them with less noisy fans.

I am using an APU but the motherboard and PSU allow me to upgrade to a separate video card if I find graphics problems.

A large CPU Cooler should not be an issue as long as it is effective and can avoid the RAM (and anything else). The only reason for opening the case should be to clean the inside.


If you are not going to O/C or game.
The stock heatsink will be just fine for day to day use with 2 case fans in that small box.
That or the cooler I suggested,shouldnt cover your RAM slots up.
]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:23:49 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4626&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4626 <![CDATA[Ve3ry quiet CPU cooler for FM2A88X-ITX+ : The PC will be used for multiple...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4623&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4623 Author: barraclm
Subject: 1019
Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 7:27am

The PC will be used for multiple things but very little gaming if any. I tend to have a lot of apps open concurrently. My biggest users of the processing power are probably video editing and SQL database queries.

I am willing to pay to get both cooling and quietness but if I have to chose then i guess cooling is most important. However, I am hoping that I will not be using the CPU too much so less cooling is needed and therefore quietness become most important. 

The case is a Cooler Master Elite 130 which has 2 fans + the CPU fan. The PSU (beQuiet! 600W) fan is definitely quiet. If the other fans are noisy then I will replace them with less noisy fans.

I am using an APU but the motherboard and PSU allow me to upgrade to a separate video card if I find graphics problems.

A large CPU Cooler should not be an issue as long as it is effective and can avoid the RAM (and anything else). The only reason for opening the case should be to clean the inside.


]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 07:27:51 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4623&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4623 <![CDATA[Ve3ry quiet CPU cooler for FM2A88X-ITX+ : ASRock Expert wrote: It will...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4622&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4622 Author: Rabiddog
Subject: 1019
Posted: 15 Oct 2015 at 6:37am

Originally posted by ASRock Expert ASRock Expert wrote:

It will fit. :)
yes,it will fit just fine,but dont think the board will work too well with a brick covering the RAM slots,and first from Asia....
]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 06:37:27 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4622&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4622 <![CDATA[Ve3ry quiet CPU cooler for FM2A88X-ITX+ : It will fit. :) ]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4595&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4595 Author: ASRock Expert
Subject: 1019
Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 10:38pm

It will fit. :) ]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2015 22:38:15 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4595&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4595 <![CDATA[Ve3ry quiet CPU cooler for FM2A88X-ITX+ : ASRock Expert wrote:Go with...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4592&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4592 Author: Rabiddog
Subject: 1019
Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 9:14pm

Originally posted by ASRock Expert ASRock Expert wrote:

Go with the Raijintek Ereboss, You should be good.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA66Z28G6520
Way too big.
]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:14:15 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4592&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4592 <![CDATA[Ve3ry quiet CPU cooler for FM2A88X-ITX+ : Go with theRaijintek Ereboss,...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4586&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4586 Author: ASRock Expert
Subject: 1019
Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 3:37pm

Go with the Raijintek Ereboss, You should be good.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA66Z28G6520
]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2015 15:37:27 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4586&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4586 <![CDATA[Ve3ry quiet CPU cooler for FM2A88X-ITX+ : Since your board is so small,...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4585&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4585 Author: parsec
Subject: 1019
Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 2:48pm

Since your board is so small, many CPU coolers will not be compatible since they will block various things on the board like memory slots and even power cable connections.

Quiet CPU coolers tend to be large, the Noctua NH-D15 and NH-D14 would cover about 50% of your board. The CPU cooler that is right for you depends upon several factors.

  • What is the purpose of your PC? General usage? Over clocking? Gaming? Specialized tasks?
  • What is the main factor you want from a CPU cooler? Quietness? Cooling ability?
  • What PC case will you be using? How many fans will be used in the PC case?
  • Are you using the integrated graphics, or a separate video card?
  • Are you willing to compromise quietness for somewhat higher CPU temperatures?
  • Will a large CPU cooler interfere with changing hardware in the PC, if you do that often?
Your CPU is a 95W TDP processor, the maximum supported by your board. So you will need at least an above average cooler even at stock clocks, if you plan on gaming or doing CPU intensive tasks.

You said quiet is a significant factor for your, so we know that, but more information from answering my questions will be helpful.
]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2015 14:48:14 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4585&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4585 <![CDATA[Ve3ry quiet CPU cooler for FM2A88X-ITX+ : barraclm wrote:I am looking...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4568&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4568 Author: Rabiddog
Subject: 1019
Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 7:26am

Originally posted by barraclm barraclm wrote:

I am looking for recommendations for a very quiet (silent?) CPU cooler for my FM2A88X-ITX+ motherboard. I wanted to use the Noctua DH15 but their compatibility chart says that this motherboard is not compatible.
I use the first version of this...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134&cm_re=FANS-_-35-186-134-_-Product

Have had it for about 7 8 years,from a duel core,up too my FX x6 @ 4.4,keeps it nice and cool,dont hear it  at all,keeps mine nice and cool thru and thru,,,,
you can see it here in this thread.

http://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=928&title=the-990fx-fatal1ty-killer



Edited by Rabiddog - 14 Oct 2015 at 7:27am]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2015 07:26:41 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4568&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4568 <![CDATA[Ve3ry quiet CPU cooler for FM2A88X-ITX+ : I should have said that the CPU...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4563&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4563 Author: barraclm
Subject: 1019
Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 5:09am

I should have said that the CPU is AMD A-10 7870K]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2015 05:09:01 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4563&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4563 <![CDATA[Ve3ry quiet CPU cooler for FM2A88X-ITX+ : I am looking for recommendations...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4562&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4562 Author: barraclm
Subject: 1019
Posted: 14 Oct 2015 at 5:07am

I am looking for recommendations for a very quiet (silent?) CPU cooler for my FM2A88X-ITX+ motherboard. I wanted to use the Noctua DH15 but their compatibility chart says that this motherboard is not compatible.]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2015 05:07:48 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1019&PID=4562&title=ve3ry-quiet-cpu-cooler-for-fm2a88xitx#4562