EcoMCG Honorable Nov 22, 2013 720 0 11,160 Jan 4, 2014 #1 I have an AMD fx 6300. And I don't plan to overclock if I do plan to I will get a CPU cooler but not now. But do I need one even when I don't want to overclock?
I have an AMD fx 6300. And I don't plan to overclock if I do plan to I will get a CPU cooler but not now. But do I need one even when I don't want to overclock?
A animal Distinguished Jan 23, 2010 2,060 0 20,460 Jan 4, 2014 #2 No, just use the stock cooler that comes with the CPU Upvote 0 Downvote
D Dolan100 Honorable Aug 22, 2013 47 0 10,540 Jan 4, 2014 Solution #3 No, i have the same CPU and i just stuck to the stock heat sink Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
M millwright Distinguished Jul 1, 2007 1,524 0 20,460 Jan 4, 2014 #4 The only advantage would be sound. Aftermarket, are generally quieter. Upvote 0 Downvote
F FLanighan Distinguished Jul 19, 2009 180 0 18,690 Jan 4, 2014 #5 Even with a light OC you don't really need an aftermarket cooler. Though the fan on most stock coolers I've used tends to be a bit loud. Upvote 0 Downvote
Even with a light OC you don't really need an aftermarket cooler. Though the fan on most stock coolers I've used tends to be a bit loud.