cpu cooling system. when do you need it?

stewarts

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Dec 31, 2013
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im an extreme newbie to this world. recently i ve posted a post about compatibility of the computer im going to build. this time im asking about the cpu cooling system. when do you need it and if so how effective should they be? if the tower has enough fans would it suffice?

im not doing anything fancy, just gaming here and there and downloading stuff... nothing too extraordinary. thanks!
 
Solution
If you're not going to be overclocking, stock fan is fine. If you jsut want an aftermarket cooler, the 212 evo is an inexpensive and very effective cooler.