Does this system need CPU cooler if I will not OC?

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leroi

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I am just wondering if the following system would require a CPU cooler (or any other additional cooler besides case fans) if I do not plan to overclock. Any thoughts?

Also, if at some point I do plan to overclock - CPU, memory, GPU, etc., what kind of cooling system would I require? I am more curious than serious about this. If I could choose light OCs on all of them without having to add additional cooling, that would be my preference.


Thanks!

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 12g Thermal Paste ($17.47 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.50 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($254.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($254.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($20.00 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($20.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($157.80 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1648.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-12 19:43 EST-0500)
 
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Just buy the CPU cooler, your going to overclock in the future anyways. Also I would just buy a single 780 instead of 2 760's and you don't have to buy thermal compound the CPU cooler comes with it.
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Just buy the CPU cooler, your going to overclock in the future anyways. Also I would just buy a single 780 instead of 2 760's and you don't have to buy thermal compound the CPU cooler comes with it.
 
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leroi

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Thanks, Cookieninja (my daughters are masters of the same martial art).

The only reason I listed the 760s is that I already own one and listed another in case I want to go SLI at some point - for purposes of calculating power supply. Most likely, since I will not upgrade cards until later this year or next, I will go with a better single and not another 760.
 
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One more question, is that cooler listed sufficient? If I do OC, it is going to be conservative - a set and forget level - as I do not have the time to be chasing the dials.

Thanks.
 
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I noticed that, thank you for mentioning it. I have been trying to find benchmarks or some comparison for two of my current card in SLI vs. anything, such as the 780, so I can compare performance vs. cost. If you know of anything, please let me know.

I have found many benchmark/comparison sites/reviews/etc., but nothing yet that pairs my specific card in SLI to others.

Maybe you or others know...I should pose this question to the GPU forum.

Update: I am now in queue (354th) to swap my card for a 780 ti. The price is a tiny bit steep, but it will ensure my utter invulnerability to the future for generations to come.
 
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