Q9650 - how much cooling will it need?

[boogaloo]

Hi folks

I've just taken delivery of a juicy new Q9650 as an upgrade to my existing system. Before I fit it I was wondering if anyone's got any feedback on the stock fan?

I'm fitting it to a XFX nForce 780i mobo. I'm also running a 280gtx OC gfx card, which is relatively hot.

I'll be using a relatively large case, with a fan over the graphics card and relatively decent airflow.

I will probably do a little light overclocking, but I won't be pushing it too hard, as I'm too inexperienced.

I was looking at getting one of the Akasa all-in-one case displays to help me monitor the temperature. Are these any good?

Any feedback or suggestions much appreciated!

 

[o1die]

Try the stock cooler if you get it. I've been able to run all my core2 duo cpus with a low fan speed setting if not overclocking. With a 4 pin connector, you can adjust the fan speed in the bios of most newer boards.

 

[dragonsprayer]

at stock settings the intel heat sink is fine

max is around 4.2ghz with a good cooler - research it

i got one of those qx coolers laying around pm me