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I'm wondering if i should get a CPU fan even if the case has 8

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November 8, 2013 9:31:40 AM

First of all, just to be clear, every CPU requires its own cooling solution (whether its an air cooler, i.e. fan, or a more complicated liquid cooling solution) regardless of what kind of ventilation the case has. Even if you don't buy a separate CPU cooler, your CPU will come with a stock cooler that you will need to install.

Whether you need to pay extra for a separate aftermarket cooler depends on two things:

1. Are you going to overclock your CPU?
2. Do you want your CPU to last as long as possible?

If the answer to (1) is yes, then you should absolutely get an aftermarket cooler. Stock coolers won't cut it for overclocking. If the answer to (2) is yes, then you should seriously consider getting an aftermarket cooler. High temperatures are bad for CPUs in the long term, and aftermarket coolers will help keep your CPU cool much better than stock coolers.
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November 8, 2013 9:33:59 AM

You do need a CPU cooler. If you intend to overclock, the stock AMD cooler will not be sufficient. I use and recommend the Xigmatek Gaia over the more often parroted but inferior (and more expensive) Hyper212 EVO:
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/07/07/review-xigmatek-...
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/11/27/review-cooler-ma...

Unlike the Hyper212 EVO (ignore the URL; it IS the EVO they tested), the Gaia never throttled, although it wasn't always the coolest depending on the fan used. Both got awards, but if you factor in the price, the Gaia wins hands down.
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November 8, 2013 9:34:38 AM

aznricepuff said:
First of all, just to be clear, every CPU requires its own cooling solution (whether its an air cooler, i.e. fan, or a more complicated liquid cooling solution) regardless of what kind of ventilation the case has. Even if you don't buy a separate CPU cooler, your CPU will come with a stock cooler that you will need to install.

Whether you need to pay extra for a separate aftermarket cooler depends on two things:

1. Are you going to overclock your CPU?
2. Do you want your CPU to last as long as possible?

If the answer to (1) is yes, then you should absolutely get an aftermarket cooler. Stock coolers won't cut it for overclocking. If the answer to (2) is yes, then you should seriously consider getting an aftermarket cooler. High temperatures are bad for CPUs in the long term, and aftermarket coolers will help keep your CPU cool much better than stock coolers.


is the one I picked in the build alright (I want it to last for long)
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-coole...
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November 8, 2013 12:47:46 PM

I3rave said:
aznricepuff said:
First of all, just to be clear, every CPU requires its own cooling solution (whether its an air cooler, i.e. fan, or a more complicated liquid cooling solution) regardless of what kind of ventilation the case has. Even if you don't buy a separate CPU cooler, your CPU will come with a stock cooler that you will need to install.

Whether you need to pay extra for a separate aftermarket cooler depends on two things:

1. Are you going to overclock your CPU?
2. Do you want your CPU to last as long as possible?

If the answer to (1) is yes, then you should absolutely get an aftermarket cooler. Stock coolers won't cut it for overclocking. If the answer to (2) is yes, then you should seriously consider getting an aftermarket cooler. High temperatures are bad for CPUs in the long term, and aftermarket coolers will help keep your CPU cool much better than stock coolers.


is the one I picked in the build alright (I want it to last for long)
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-coole...


Perfect choice. That's the best air cooler on the market for the price.
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November 8, 2013 1:11:19 PM

If you aren't overclocking or overvolting the stock cooler that comes with your cpu will do the job.

Otherwise the 212 is a great value solution, personally I think it best to upgrade the stock cooling whatever you are doing with your cpu but for me that is down to quietness.
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November 8, 2013 1:11:54 PM

No, the Hyper212 EVO is not the best air cooler for the price. Although the price of the Gaia was recently jacked, the links I included indicates it slightly outperforms the EVO.

I haven't seen it tested anywhere yet, but NZXT also now has a similar 120mm tower cooler that is cheaper than the other two.
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August 17, 2014 6:32:31 AM

hi ive read this thread. i might also get a cougar solution. which it is up to 8 fans. with 3 installed fans and 6 is optional.
now my question is .

i will build a system like this using the cougar solution. fx8350+Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3+r9 280x+ noctua nh d14.

is it a overkill if i install 8 fans to the case? or it will benefit and improve the cooling alot? thankyou
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