When is liquid cooling necessary?

Axeriva

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I am deciding from two builds, they are:
1) Case 1 x AZZA Atlas Gaming Case - Black
Case Lighting X
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction X
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion X
Processor 1 x Intel® Core™ i5-4670K Processor (4x 3.40GHz/6MB L3 Cache) - Intel Core™ i5-4670K
iBUYPOWER PowerDrive X
Processor Cooling 1 x Liquid CPU Cooling System [Intel] - Standard 120mm Fan
Memory 1 x 8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 - 2GB - Single Card
Free Stuff 1 x [FREE Game Coupon] - Assassin Creed IV Black Flag - w/ purchase of GTX 660 Video Card or above
Free Stuff 1 x [FREE Game Download] - GRID2 - FREE with Intel 4th Gen Processor
Free Stuff 1 x [FREE] - McAfee Antivirus PLUS 2014 - FREE with any System ($49 Value)
Free Stuff 1 x [FREE] - GG Cruiser PC200-I Headset w/ large 57mm drivers for clear audio - FREE with any System ($29 Value)
Motherboard 1 x ASUS Z87-K -- 1x PCIE 3.0 x16, 6x SATA-III 6Gb/s, 2x USB 3.0
Intel Smart Response Technology X
Power Supply 1 x 600 Watt - OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W - 80 PLUS, Modular
Primary Hard Drive 1 x 1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive
Data Hard Drive X
Optical Drive 1 x 24x Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black
2nd Optical Drive X
Flash Media Reader / Writer X
Meter Display X
Sound Card 1 x 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Network Card 1 x Intel Pro 10/100/1000 Network Card
USB Expansion Card X
Operating System 1 x Windows 8.1 + Office 365 Trial [Free 30-Day !!!] 64-bit
Keyboard 1 x iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Keyboard
Monitor X
2nd Monitor X
Speaker System X
Video Camera X
Advanced Build Options 1 x iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System - Protect your investment during transportation!
Advanced Build Options 1 x Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis
Advanced Build Options 1 x Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Basic Pro Wiring


and 2)Case 1 x ARC 647 Gaming Case - Black
Case Lighting X
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction X
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion X
Processor 1 x Intel® Core™ i5-4670K Processor (4x 3.40GHz/6MB L3 Cache) - Intel Core™ i5-4670K
iBUYPOWER PowerDrive X
Processor Cooling 1 x Liquid CPU Cooling System [Intel] - Standard 120mm Fan
Memory 1 x 8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 - 2GB - Single Card
Free Stuff 1 x [FREE] - GG Cruiser PC200-I Headset w/ large 57mm drivers for clear audio - FREE with any System ($29 Value)
Free Stuff 1 x [FREE] - McAfee Antivirus PLUS 2014 - FREE with any System ($49 Value)
Free Stuff 1 x [FREE Game Download] - GRID2 - FREE with Intel 4th Gen Processor
Free Stuff 1 x [FREE Game Coupon] - Assassin Creed IV Black Flag - w/ purchase of GTX 660 Video Card or above
Motherboard 1 x ASUS Z87-K -- 1x PCIE 3.0 x16, 6x SATA-III 6Gb/s, 2x USB 3.0
Intel Smart Response Technology X
Power Supply 1 x 600 Watt - Standard - Free Upgrade to 600W OCZ ModXStream Pro - 80 PLUS
Primary Hard Drive 1 x 1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive
Data Hard Drive X
Optical Drive 1 x 24x Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black
2nd Optical Drive X
Flash Media Reader / Writer X
Meter Display X
Sound Card 1 x 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Network Card 1 x Intel Pro 10/100/1000 Network Card
USB Expansion Card X
Operating System 1 x Windows 8.1 + Office 365 Trial [Free 30-Day !!!] 64-bit
Monitor X
2nd Monitor X
Speaker System X
Video Camera X
Advanced Build Options 1 x iBUYPOWER Specialized Advanced Packaging System - Protect your investment during transportation!
Advanced Build Options 1 x Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis
Advanced Build Options 1 x Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower - Basic Pro Wiring

and honestly, I don't see myself overcloacking the processor past 4.0GHz, do I need the liquid cooling for either? Sorry it's just that I'm trying to save just a little bit of money. Oh, and while I'm at it, did I choose the right stuff?(MoBo, Processor, Graphics Card, etc)
 
Solution
depending on CPU (all are different) when pushing beyond approx. 4.6GHz and 1.25v for reliable low temperatures 24/7 when pushing the CPU hard. BUT, the IHS (metal lid) can be the limiting factor on Intel CPUs preventing conduction of heat to even the best cooler, so many need deliding to make the most of water cooling.

leeb2013

Honorable
depending on CPU (all are different) when pushing beyond approx. 4.6GHz and 1.25v for reliable low temperatures 24/7 when pushing the CPU hard. BUT, the IHS (metal lid) can be the limiting factor on Intel CPUs preventing conduction of heat to even the best cooler, so many need deliding to make the most of water cooling.
 
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