David <wibble@btinternet.com> wrote:
My order from OverClockers 16/09/2016
AMD Piledriver FX-6 Six Core 6300 Black Edition 3.50GHz (Socket AM3+)
Processor
I am trying to identify the CPU cooler, and in the order there is no
mention of a separate cooler as an item.
However AMD don't list the 6300 as a processor which comes with a
bundled CPU cooler.
<https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/ecosystem/cpu-cooler-
solutions.html#bundled>
I am due to take it apart and renew the thermal paste, but am
considering ordering a more powerful CPU cooler.
If only I knew which one I had and what the specification was.
It would make sense to upgrade the cooler in one operation.
Then again, if the thermal paste refresh improves the cooling markedly,
I may not need a new cooler.
Can you share a picture of it? Most aftermarket coolers will have a
brand name somewhere.
No chance of digging out the order details from your emails?
I'm not up to speed with AMD's socket designs in 2025 but I suspect trying
to find an AM3+ compatible cooler might be a challenge.
My order from OverClockers 16/09/2016
AMD Piledriver FX-6 Six Core 6300 Black Edition 3.50GHz (Socket AM3+) Processor
I am trying to identify the CPU cooler, and in the order there is no
mention of a separate cooler as an item.
However AMD don't list the 6300 as a processor which comes with a
bundled CPU cooler. <https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/ecosystem/cpu-cooler- solutions.html#bundled>
I am due to take it apart and renew the thermal paste, but am
considering ordering a more powerful CPU cooler.
If only I knew which one I had and what the specification was.
It would make sense to upgrade the cooler in one operation.
Then again, if the thermal paste refresh improves the cooling markedly,
I may not need a new cooler.
On Mon, 19 May 2025 12:58:52 +0000, David wrote:
My order from OverClockers 16/09/2016
AMD Piledriver FX-6 Six Core 6300 Black Edition 3.50GHz (Socket AM3+)
Processor
I am trying to identify the CPU cooler, and in the order there is no
mention of a separate cooler as an item.
However AMD don't list the 6300 as a processor which comes with a
bundled CPU cooler.
<https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/ecosystem/cpu-cooler-
solutions.html#bundled>
I am due to take it apart and renew the thermal paste, but am
considering ordering a more powerful CPU cooler.
If only I knew which one I had and what the specification was.
It would make sense to upgrade the cooler in one operation.
Then again, if the thermal paste refresh improves the cooling markedly,
I may not need a new cooler.
The label says CPU Cooler AMD 1A02C3W00.
I have searched but cannot find any obvious technical information,
certainly not from AMD.
At least I know that it is an AMD part and was presumably bundled with
the CPU.
AMD Piledriver FX-6 Six Core 6300 Black Edition 3.50GHz (Socket AM3+) Processor
I am trying to identify the CPU cooler, and in the order there is no mention of a separate cooler as an item.
However AMD don't list the 6300 as a processor which comes with a
bundled CPU cooler. <https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/ecosystem/cpu-cooler- solutions.html#bundled>
I am due to take it apart and renew the thermal paste, but am
considering ordering a more powerful CPU cooler.
If only I knew which one I had and what the specification was.
It would make sense to upgrade the cooler in one operation.
Then again, if the thermal paste refresh improves the cooling markedly,
I may not need a new cooler.
The label says CPU Cooler AMD 1A02C3W00.
I have searched but cannot find any obvious technical information,
certainly not from AMD.
At least I know that it is an AMD part and was presumably bundled with the CPU.
On Thu, 22 May 2025 16:27:24 +0000, David wrote:
On Mon, 19 May 2025 12:58:52 +0000, David wrote:
My order from OverClockers 16/09/2016
AMD Piledriver FX-6 Six Core 6300 Black Edition 3.50GHz (Socket AM3+)
Processor
I am trying to identify the CPU cooler, and in the order there is no
mention of a separate cooler as an item.
However AMD don't list the 6300 as a processor which comes with a
bundled CPU cooler.
<https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/ecosystem/cpu-cooler-
solutions.html#bundled>
I am due to take it apart and renew the thermal paste, but am
considering ordering a more powerful CPU cooler.
If only I knew which one I had and what the specification was.
It would make sense to upgrade the cooler in one operation.
Then again, if the thermal paste refresh improves the cooling
markedly,
I may not need a new cooler.
The label says CPU Cooler AMD 1A02C3W00.
I have searched but cannot find any obvious technical information,
certainly not from AMD.
At least I know that it is an AMD part and was presumably bundled with
the CPU.
Taken it off, and it looked OK(ish).
Couldn't quite see into the centre beneath the fan, so took the fan off
the heat sink.
Oh, my!
There was a load of grot in there, no doubt clogging up the airflow.
Cleaned it all up, cleaned the mating area between the heat sink and
CPU, did a few trial fits then put some new thermal paste on and
refitted the fan.
I had previously set the fan speed to Full Speed, using the Gigabyte application.
I have now wound it back to Quiet, and the temperatures seem OK so far.
I will start Speedfan to log temperatures and see how we go.
I have Standard, Performance, and Full Speed options if I need more fan.
Hopefully I don't need a new CPU cooler.
Perhaps a reminder to me that CPU cooling could do with a regular
service.
The system was built in 2016 and I don't recall if I have cleaned it
before.
David <wibble@btinternet.com> wrote:
On Thu, 22 May 2025 18:29:27 +0000, David wrote:
On Thu, 22 May 2025 16:27:24 +0000, David wrote:
On Mon, 19 May 2025 12:58:52 +0000, David wrote:
My order from OverClockers 16/09/2016
AMD Piledriver FX-6 Six Core 6300 Black Edition 3.50GHz (Socket
AM3+)
Processor
I am trying to identify the CPU cooler, and in the order there is no >>>>> mention of a separate cooler as an item.
However AMD don't list the 6300 as a processor which comes with a
bundled CPU cooler.
<https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/ecosystem/cpu-cooler-
solutions.html#bundled>
I am due to take it apart and renew the thermal paste, but am
considering ordering a more powerful CPU cooler.
If only I knew which one I had and what the specification was.
It would make sense to upgrade the cooler in one operation.
Then again, if the thermal paste refresh improves the cooling
markedly,
I may not need a new cooler.
The label says CPU Cooler AMD 1A02C3W00.
I have searched but cannot find any obvious technical information,
certainly not from AMD.
At least I know that it is an AMD part and was presumably bundled
with the CPU.
Taken it off, and it looked OK(ish).
Couldn't quite see into the centre beneath the fan, so took the fan
off the heat sink.
Oh, my!
There was a load of grot in there, no doubt clogging up the airflow.
Cleaned it all up, cleaned the mating area between the heat sink and
CPU, did a few trial fits then put some new thermal paste on and
refitted the fan.
I had previously set the fan speed to Full Speed, using the Gigabyte
application.
I have now wound it back to Quiet, and the temperatures seem OK so
far.
I will start Speedfan to log temperatures and see how we go.
I have Standard, Performance, and Full Speed options if I need more
fan.
Hopefully I don't need a new CPU cooler.
Perhaps a reminder to me that CPU cooling could do with a regular
service.
The system was built in 2016 and I don't recall if I have cleaned it
before.
So far, so good.
Very quiet, and idling around 38C.
Seems like a good result.
Now to keep it running for a few weeks ans see if it still stops
unexpectedly.
Fingers crossed!
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