Aftermarket cooler needed for i7 2600?

[jliou]

I am looking to build a computer with an Intel i7 2600 (no k) CPU. I don't want to overclock. Is an aftermarket CPU cooling system necessary if I am not going to overclock, or is the stock fan/heatsink sufficient?

Any advice is appreciated

 

[ubercake]

The stock cooler will provide minimal cooling and keep the cooler within heat spec, while doing so loudly.

You can pick up a Coolermaster Hyper 212 plus for around USD $25 with a quieter fan and more effective cooling. It is a great cooler for the money. It does a better job with its single fan than my H50 with 2 aftermarket fans in push/pull (total cost of near $100).

 

[jliou]

where can I get that deal? I checked newegg.com and they have it for $49.99.

 

[ubercake]

You live by a microcenter by chance?:

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0315397

They're currently $29.99 there. I got mine when they were marked down to $24.99 with a $10 rebate ($14.99).

 

[jaguarskx]

The stock cooler should be fine. I wouldn't bother installing an aftermarket cooler until you at least try out the standard cooler to determine of the temps are too high or the fan is too loud.

 

[jliou]

obviously

 

[Deleted member 362816]

Depends on what you plan to do with if, if your going to do heavy gaming or folding at home you will want to go with a better cooler, if it is just a basic computer for you the stock cooler will be more then enough in a well vented case.

 

[jliou]

Are they refurbished, used, or new?

 

[ubercake]

If you were you asking me, they're new (NIB).