Should I keep the stock cooler on i5 or get a better one. I'm not planning on OC.
A asdfghjkl_02 Distinguished Dec 18, 2009 1 0 18,510 Dec 18, 2009 #1 Should I keep the stock cooler on i5 or get a better one. I'm not planning on OC.
jonpaul37 Distinguished May 29, 2008 2,481 0 19,960 Dec 18, 2009 #2 If you are not planning on OC-ing, then stick with the stock cooler, it'll be fine. If you plan on OC-ing in the future, you will still be able to get a minor OC on the stock cooler, but an aftermarket cooling solution is recommended.
If you are not planning on OC-ing, then stick with the stock cooler, it'll be fine. If you plan on OC-ing in the future, you will still be able to get a minor OC on the stock cooler, but an aftermarket cooling solution is recommended.
shubham1401 Distinguished Apr 21, 2009 2,754 0 20,960 Dec 18, 2009 #3 Stock Cooler is adequate for maintaining temps for non OC Processor. They are normally quiet too.You don't need to buy an aftermarket cooler.
Stock Cooler is adequate for maintaining temps for non OC Processor. They are normally quiet too.You don't need to buy an aftermarket cooler.
andy5174 Distinguished Mar 3, 2009 2,452 0 19,860 Dec 19, 2009 #4 stock then! Even 3GHz shouldn't be a problem on a stock cooler.