Is Stock-fan of i7 is good enough for gaming or must get a separate cpu cooler
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AlexSmith96
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Yes, the custom cooler coming with i7 is good for cooling if your processor is at stock speeds.
If you're an overclocker then it might not suffice your needs, so here's an option :
Cooler Master EVO 212 (The best buddy of overclocker at cheaper price)
If you're an overclocker then it might not suffice your needs, so here's an option :
Cooler Master EVO 212 (The best buddy of overclocker at cheaper price)
TheMohammadmo
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I have an i7 4770 and i use the stock cooler that does come with the i7 and it keeps my i7 at ~35c
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The Xigmatek Gaia is a little cheaper, and a little better than the more often parroted Hyper212 EVO:
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/07/07/review-xigmatek-gaia-sd1283/7/
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/11/27/review-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus/4/
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 the Gaia is usually cheaper as well, making it the better choice. NZXT also has a similar 120mm cooler that is even cheaper right now (it's a new product) and would be a good bang/buck choice. Not that the Hyper212 EVO is bad, but it's a bang/buck Loser since you're paying for a name.
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To answer the original question though, if you're not overclocking, the stock cooler should be fine. It is also going to be fairly quiet.
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/07/07/review-xigmatek-gaia-sd1283/7/
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/11/27/review-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus/4/
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 the Gaia is usually cheaper as well, making it the better choice. NZXT also has a similar 120mm cooler that is even cheaper right now (it's a new product) and would be a good bang/buck choice. Not that the Hyper212 EVO is bad, but it's a bang/buck Loser since you're paying for a name.
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To answer the original question though, if you're not overclocking, the stock cooler should be fine. It is also going to be fairly quiet.
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For a stock i7, even the Hyper TX3 is sufficient and far superior to the stock cooler. If one can handle a 4.0ghz 3570k without issue, a stock i7 won't be a problem.
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