- Sep 13, 2015
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Hey everybody smarter than me,
I purchased an i7-6700k CPU and when it got here, it didn't come with a stock cooler like I thought. In a rush to get this going, I paid too much money to overnight a CPU Cooler for this thing and I think I made a big mistake. I purchased a Noctua NH-L9I CPU cooler, and just noticed it is rated for 65W Max TDP, and the CPU is 91W.
My CoolerMaster 120 Advance Case only allows for a 65mm cooler, but I was trying to go a bit lower than that to allow for air circulation.
My questions are:
A. Can I use this cooler still if I dont plan on overclocking? The case sits in an enclosed desk with some venting fans, but will probably be much warmer than sitting in the open.
B. If I am screwed, any suggestions for one that will fit my needs? (I was hoping to OC up to 200mhz, so not much. (But I wont OC if I can use the Noctua).
I will have to overnight another one, so I am open to any quick suggestions.
I purchased an i7-6700k CPU and when it got here, it didn't come with a stock cooler like I thought. In a rush to get this going, I paid too much money to overnight a CPU Cooler for this thing and I think I made a big mistake. I purchased a Noctua NH-L9I CPU cooler, and just noticed it is rated for 65W Max TDP, and the CPU is 91W.
My CoolerMaster 120 Advance Case only allows for a 65mm cooler, but I was trying to go a bit lower than that to allow for air circulation.
My questions are:
A. Can I use this cooler still if I dont plan on overclocking? The case sits in an enclosed desk with some venting fans, but will probably be much warmer than sitting in the open.
B. If I am screwed, any suggestions for one that will fit my needs? (I was hoping to OC up to 200mhz, so not much. (But I wont OC if I can use the Noctua).
I will have to overnight another one, so I am open to any quick suggestions.
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