Would a Phenom II X4 940 copper heatsink & fan cool my Phenom X3 8650 better

Fatback

Fatback

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Just wondering I wont something that will lower my temps by like 5C but most of the after market ones i looked at are to big for my motherboard or case. So far the best one I have found is a Cooler Master Gemin II but it will most likely cover up my first RAM slot. So which one do you think i should go for the Phenom II 940 copper HSF or the Cooler Master Gemin II HSF or do you have any other suggestions .Right my temps are around 40C at idle and around 48C-52C under heavy load
 
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No I don't use AS5 I am planning on getting some when i buy my new heatsink & fan. My case is a mid-tower case I have about 6in between the CPU and the side window fan and it cant be more then 4in wide or it will cover my RAM slot. Im not sure what kind of case I have it has no brand or anything on it just a sticker on the back that says GP-118 I got it off ebay for like $50 its been a very good case so far but I am planning on upgrading it very soon.
 
Thanks that seems to be just what I need Its the right size and price i was looking for.
 
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Thanks a lot bomberboysk you save me like $7 total not much but enough but I'm going to use that $7 to buy another fan since it is dual fan compatible which is awesome.
 
It really depends on the mother board about the arctic cooler 64. I had covered 2 of my ram sticks, but no big deal. I had emailed the company that makes it if would handle the Phenom II x4 940, and they had informed me and told me yes.
 
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