I have I i5k and plan to overclock; I got it with a full ATX motherboard and Asus GTX 760 Graphics with a corsair CX600w Power Supply Unit. Will I need a CPU cooler with that or does it come with the Power Pack if not which CPU cooler should I get because I don't want for it to over heat! This is meant to be a gaming PC.
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DHFF
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For OVerclocking I would suggest a power supply other then the CX600. the CX units are good for casual use but not for overclocking. I would instead look at a Seasonic G series or M12 II 650W. or a Rosewill Capstone.
See this list for other options:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html
And Yes you most certainly will need a cooler for overclocking. Please tell me which case you have and I can suggest compatible coolers.
See this list for other options:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html
And Yes you most certainly will need a cooler for overclocking. Please tell me which case you have and I can suggest compatible coolers.
ttimberlak443
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If you plan on overclocking, then yes, you will need an aftermarket CPU cooler. The stock cooler is barely good enough at stock speeds.
DHFF
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For power supplies, this unit is a little more but I think it would serve you better:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seasonic-X-650-module-ATX12V-Supply/dp/B002VA7RPS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1409700354&sr=8-10&keywords=Seasonic
That is a nice big case, you should have no trouble with any number of coolers. The two I would suggest are:
The Cooler master Hyper 212 EVO: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/dp/B0068OI7T8/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1409700923&sr=1-1&keywords=cooler+master+hyper+212+evo
or The Noctua NH-D14: http://www.amazon.co.uk/NH-D14-Processor-LGA1366-LGA1156-LGA1155/dp/B002VKVZ1A/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1409700954&sr=1-1&keywords=noctua+nh-d14
The Cooler master is an excellent cooler for moderate Overclocking. Its really bargain priced for what it offers. The Noctua has more cooling capacity but is larger, heavier an more expensive. But if you will be pushing your system to the limits, its probably better to have the Noctua.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seasonic-X-650-module-ATX12V-Supply/dp/B002VA7RPS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1409700354&sr=8-10&keywords=Seasonic
That is a nice big case, you should have no trouble with any number of coolers. The two I would suggest are:
The Cooler master Hyper 212 EVO: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/dp/B0068OI7T8/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1409700923&sr=1-1&keywords=cooler+master+hyper+212+evo
or The Noctua NH-D14: http://www.amazon.co.uk/NH-D14-Processor-LGA1366-LGA1156-LGA1155/dp/B002VKVZ1A/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1409700954&sr=1-1&keywords=noctua+nh-d14
The Cooler master is an excellent cooler for moderate Overclocking. Its really bargain priced for what it offers. The Noctua has more cooling capacity but is larger, heavier an more expensive. But if you will be pushing your system to the limits, its probably better to have the Noctua.
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Go with what DHFF recommends, you will definitely need a CPU cooler and probably a better PSU. I myself have a Noctua U14S and I love it, it's a great heatsink/fan solution. You might want to get the U14S or the C14, the D14 is just gigantic and the C14 is just as cool on an Intel system. For reference: http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm
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A cpu cooler would be needed yes, get the evo 212 for moderate overclocks, and get a noctua nh d14 if you want to reach the limit, the psu isn't bad but certainly isn't the best, you should be okay with it
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