i7-4790K with Tranquillo rev. 2

DryTEK

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Hello guys. I am about to upgrade my CPU from i5-4460 to i7-4790K and I want to know if I also have to upgrade my CPU cooler. I have Tranquillo rev. 2 and I am using heat paste.
 
Nope, it will work just fine for the 4790k. You will need to apply new thermal paste. Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut is some really good paste, but it is kinda high. If you are not a big overclocker, I would just go with Artic silver or something like that as the performance will be the same.