Should I just get this and call it a day for my i5 2500k

[keto6789]

Should I reapply the paste on the stock and put it all back together or just order this? I'm not an overclocker or a gamer, but ya never know:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

 

[bearclaw99]

I'd definitely recommend it. Keeps my i7 2600K at decent temps @ 4.5 ghz. Make sure it can fit in your case though, and it requires mobo removal

 

[keto6789]

Yeah, I don't mind removing the mobo. My case is the Antec Illusion or basically it's the Antec 300 with some blue LED fans.

 

[geekapproved]

Your not an overclocker, but you paid extra for a unlocked cpu and your buying an aftermarket cpu cooler. Am I missing something?

If your not overclocking, the stock fan is fine.

 

[king smp]

Well like the OP said "Ya never know"
Why not have the ability to OC in the future
It will take a while before a 2500k starts to become "slow"
and by then hopefully he has learned how to OC

 

[keto6789]

Your not an overclocker, but you paid extra for a unlocked cpu and your buying an aftermarket cpu cooler. Am I missing something?

If your not overclocking, the stock fan is fine.

Nope. BUT ... I may try it in the future, that's why I purchased the unlocked CPU for a few extra bucks instead of buying the 2500 and then regretting it later.

 

[Uther39]

Yes it will easily fit in your Antec 300.

 

[Timop]

You should be able to go for 4Ghz+ on the stock fan just fine, so unless you're really serious about the potential OC thing, sticking with the stock HSF for now isnt a bad idea.

 

[keto6789]

You should be able to go for 4Ghz+ on the stock fan just fine, so unless you're really serious about the potential OC thing, sticking with the stock HSF for now isnt a bad idea.

thanks I may.

 

[geekapproved]

Nope. BUT ... I may try it in the future, that's why I purchased the unlocked CPU for a few extra bucks instead of buying the 2500 and then regretting it later.

Definitely a wise choice but I wouldn't buy an aftermarket heatsink till that day comes. Use the one that you paid for that came with your cpu.