Is the intel stock cooler good enough?

[xing221]

I am building a new pc right now. I am using the intel core i7 3770k and if it matters, the graphic card is a Palit GTX 680 jetsream 2gb, I mainly use the PC for web browsing and Intensive gaming, would the stock cooler provided be enough to handle these tasks?

PS. I am not going to overclock the CPU

 

[o1die]

Yes. Your maximum temp allowed is 72c according to Intel. But the hyper 212 or similar aftermarket heatsink is used by many gamers to lower temps. They sell for about $30 at places like newegg.com. If your temps and system are stable, I would continue using the Intel heatsink.

 

[Brett928S2]

Hi

Yes...

All the best Brett

 

[rdc85]

The only thing I hate about intel heatsink is the push up plastic pin, they are fragile...... (make it hard to clean / replace the thermal paste)

Stock cooler will enough for normal usage....

 

[gregaaron89]

I would just get an aftermarket cooler anyway, they're not too much money. Lower temps are always a good thing, and I believe it will reduce noise a lot too.