A simple question about CPU coolers.

cheaptoad · Dec 16, 2014

I'm looking for an inexpensive cooler for my new rig (~30). It should be easy to install as I really don't plan on overclocking too much.

ATMINSIDE · Dec 16, 2014

Can you list your parts? Or, better yet, make a signature with all your parts including model numbers.

EarthDog · Dec 16, 2014

Not having a clue what you are working with, Im going to blindly throw out Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO...

...what ATM said...

cheaptoad · Dec 16, 2014

Sorry about that guys.

So, in my sig you'll see my new stuff. Plus, im adding 2 more fans. One intake on the bottom and out on the top.

I hope I've given you enough info

Thanx
CT

trents · Dec 16, 2014

cheaptoad said:
I'm looking for an inexpensive cooler for my new rig (~30). It should be easy to install as I really don't plan on overclocking too much.

That isn't a question. It's a statement.

EarthDog · Dec 16, 2014

Can't really overclock the cpu, so why spend money on something more than the stock cooler?

ATMINSIDE · Dec 16, 2014

EarthDog said:
Can't really overclock the cpu, so why spend money on something more than the stock cooler?

This +1.

cheaptoad · Dec 16, 2014

Ok that was. Simple

Thanx

doyll · Dec 18, 2014

The only reason to upgrade coolers would be if stock cooler is making too much noise for your liking. As long as you keep your system and coolers clean you should be fine.

bob4933 · Dec 18, 2014

EarthDog said:
Can't really overclock the cpu, so why spend money on something more than the stock cooler?

Probably my doing. Stock coolers are LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pretty much universal. Plus, a 45c idle is pretty horrendous. A 212 evo would be a fine addition in both noise and cooling. Its 30$...

EarthDog · Dec 19, 2014

If you are idling at 45c, the cooler isn't mounted right or there are other issues.

ATMINSIDE · Dec 19, 2014

I run the stock 1150 cooler in my HTPC, it's perfectly fine.

EarthDog · Dec 19, 2014

As 'easy' as the stock intel cooler appears to mount, it really isn't. A lot of times 3 of 4 pins are actually in properly causing situations like this.

I'd say to remount that stock cooler properly (re apply thermal paste) as there is little reason that quad core should be idling at 45C with the stock cooler. I would try that before I spent $30.

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