Would this Intel CPU have a built-in cooler?
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RobCrezz :
It means its the version sold to the consumer:
Whereas OEM versions are sold just as the cpu (usually in a plastic container).
I almost understood, then the "OEM version" part confused me again, lol. I'm not trying to be a pain, but perhaps if there was an up to date guide on the meaning of these terms, that is easy to understand, it would help out a lot of people, myself included.
Edit: It is my first time building a PC, so I apologize if I'm coming across dense.
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OEM - original equipment manufacturer.
Basically, its just the product without all the stuff retail consumers like (fancy box, manual, cpu cooler in this instance).Many system builders wont want to use the intel cooler (they either have their own design to fit the PC, or want to use a better cooler).
Basically, its just the product without all the stuff retail consumers like (fancy box, manual, cpu cooler in this instance).Many system builders wont want to use the intel cooler (they either have their own design to fit the PC, or want to use a better cooler).
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If you look here: https://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/cpu-intel/core-i5-kaby-lake-processors
You'll see some described as OEM, they have no cooler and are a little cheaper. The Box versions are retail. In this case they all happen to be T series lower powered versions, but some places sell OEM versions of all processors. In fact I think that they are incorrectly marked up at T's, and should be T and K.
You'll see some described as OEM, they have no cooler and are a little cheaper. The Box versions are retail. In this case they all happen to be T series lower powered versions, but some places sell OEM versions of all processors. In fact I think that they are incorrectly marked up at T's, and should be T and K.
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There are U, T, and K series processors with the i5 (for instance) range, U's are very low power (mostly laptop), T's a low power (35W typically) with lower clock speeds, no letter is normal power 74W I think, and K is normal but with the ability to overclock. So you normally need no letter or K, unless you are trying to build a very low power rig (if you are constrained to a 100W PSU for instance.)
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You should be perfectly fine with the stock cpu cooler that comes with your CPU. Since it has a smaller surface area than an aftermarket cooler, the fan may run faster to dissipate the heat generated by the cpu, and you may not like the additional noise it makes. You can always add an aftermarket cooler in the future. Just make sure that the size of the aftermarket cooler will not interfere with other components in your computer. (Depending on the size of your case, some aftermarket coolers may be too tall for the side panel of the case to close properly. Sometimes RAM with heat-spreaders may be too tall and interfere with the cpu cooler).
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no, the 7600k would be K series, the 7600 has no letter. The 7600 goes 'up to' 4.1, the 7600k goes up to 4.2, the T on the other hand only goes up to 3.0.
It also so happens that the K series never comes with a cooler, but obviously needs one.
It also so happens that the K series never comes with a cooler, but obviously needs one.
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Since you are a first time builder, you should post a list of all the components you are planning on buying. You can use PCPartpicker.com to build the list and then post the permalink here in the forum. You will need to match the cpu with the proper motherboard, the proper RAM, Power Supply, etc. Experienced users here at Tom's will help you make sure everything will be compatible, and may even be able to save you some money.
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^^ use PCpartpicker, it will help with compatibility, and helps us to easily see what you've got.
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