Benefit of buying an aftermarket fan for your CPU

Hi Guys,

I'm just wondering what is the benefit of buying a better fan for your CPU when the stock one does it's job perfectly if you are not going to overclock?

I'm asking because I'm about to build a new rig and I am not planning to overclock.

I'm deciding over a Phenom II 940 or an Intel E8500.

So it would be:

"If I'm not going to overclock should I still buy an aftermarket fan for my CPU? If the answer is yes, why?"


I only think it would matter if your building a small form factor PC, with small cases such as Shuttle PC or a Thermaltake Lanbox Lite. Becuase in such small cases it can get really hot.

Thanks all.

If you aren't going to overclock, the Phenom II 920 is better value. The Phenom I 9XX stock heatsinks are very effective, but also noisy.

There is no reason to not use the stock cooler if you are not planning to OC. The stock cooler is even fine for a light OC. Below are the ONLY reasons to upgrade:

1. Stock fan is to loud for your liking
2. You have a small case with bad airflow, even then the stock fan should be fine. All cases have at least an exhaust fan. Beside, most small cases don't leave you room to use an aftermarket cooler and you have to use stock.
3. You plan to OC your CPU to the point in which the stock cooler is no longer adequate.
4. You are one of those people that NEEDS to see low temps.. there should be a psychological disorder for these people or something? CoolaCPUphobia.