Do i need extra cooling if im not overclocking?
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Karsten75
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Extra to what? You kind of forgot to detail the current cooling and airflow of your case, or the temperatures you're experiencing. Those are the things you are asking us about. Despite rumors and evidence to the contrary, we're rather bad at guessing things. For all I know you already have 7 fans spinning fast enough to achieve near lift-off conditions. Or you may have one crappy 80-mm fan. It makes a difference, you know?
Benjiwenji
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Before I answer your question, let me ask why you are "upgrading" from the 6400 to the 6700"k" if you're planning on overclocking?
First, there isn't a reason to get the "k" versions other than to overlcock.
Second, if you're exclusively a gamer, i.e. not looking for a workstation/rendering machine, you won't benefit much from the hyperthreading from the i7.
First, there isn't a reason to get the "k" versions other than to overlcock.
Second, if you're exclusively a gamer, i.e. not looking for a workstation/rendering machine, you won't benefit much from the hyperthreading from the i7.
Benjiwenji
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200Mhz for $360 is a bit steep. Even if that includes hyperthreads, which the OP may or may not have any use for.
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Karsten75
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Benjiwenji :
You're right, only $175 for 200Mhz, almost a steal.
You're really full of it.
An i7-6700 processor @ 4.00Ghz has an MSRP of $312
An i7-6700K processor @ 4.20 GHz has an MSRP of $350
That's a difference of $38.
http://ark.intel.com/compare/88196,88195
Benjiwenji
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OP owns i5-6400=$189.99 USD newegg.
OP wants i7-6700k=$364.99 USD newegg
Costs of upgrade = $364.99 USD.
I am only using parts as suggested by the OP, since this is the OP's thread and not anyone else's.
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If you're not overclocking, your stock cooler will suffice as long as you're not stressing your CPU with tasks such as video rendering. You'll just have to deal with the noise. With that said, it is recommended that you replace the stock cooler with something at least half decent.
However, I recommend that you have at least one case fan pulling in air from the front while a second case fan blowing out exhaust in the top/rear of the case regardless of your setup.
If you're planning on buying an aftermarket cooler, then I would recommend the following,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565
However, I recommend that you have at least one case fan pulling in air from the front while a second case fan blowing out exhaust in the top/rear of the case regardless of your setup.
If you're planning on buying an aftermarket cooler, then I would recommend the following,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565
Tradesman1
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6700K doesn't come with a cooler, and with the Hyper Threading would get a 3rd party cooler the H7 mentioned is good as is the 212 EVO, both can be had for about $30-35
Overclock or not. don't use stock cpu cooling. cooling can get you a long way.
if you are low on budget go for the evo 212 it cheap sometime it go down to 28CAD or even cheaper.
if money is not a problem you can go for the Noctua.
don't go into water cooling unless you rely feel like it. it is a lot of work. after you installing it putting the liquid in. you still make sure if it doesn't leak. need to be take apart to clean inside once every 6-12 month.
but before you go out and get the cooling. make sure your case will have the room for it.
if you are low on budget go for the evo 212 it cheap sometime it go down to 28CAD or even cheaper.
if money is not a problem you can go for the Noctua.
don't go into water cooling unless you rely feel like it. it is a lot of work. after you installing it putting the liquid in. you still make sure if it doesn't leak. need to be take apart to clean inside once every 6-12 month.
but before you go out and get the cooling. make sure your case will have the room for it.
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