I5-3550, do I need a Hyper 212 Evo?

[KUR0KO]

It will be in an NZXT H2, which doesn't have good airflow.

Thanx

 

[lilotimz]

Realistically no. Since a 3550 cannot overclock, the stock intel cooler will work just fine.

But an aftermarket cooler does give you lower idle and loud temperatures in addition to noise.

 

[KUR0KO]

Ivy Bridge is really hot, will it overheat after a long gaming period, then the cheap TIM inside melts, killing the CPU after 3 years?

 

[rds1220]

Probably not but download HWmonitor while playing games and monitor the temperatures. If it overheats than that answers your question and you will need to get an aftermarket cooling.

 

[JJ1217]

I have an i5 3550, and its stock fan is quite loud. I wouldn't get it just for heat removal, but rather just a means to end the noise. It overpowers 3 200mm fans in my case.

 

[amuffin]

It shouldn't be that loud, I ran with one for a month or so.

Just keep it at level 1 in your BIOS.

 

[twelve25]

If you really want an aftermarket cooler, you don't need a big beast like the 212. Maybe get the next step down and go TX3 which is cheaper and easier to fit in the case. Zalman CPNS5X is good, too.

 

[JJ1217]

Level one seems to be the loudest for me... haha.

 

[KUR0KO]

I have an i5 3550, and its stock fan is quite loud. I wouldn't get it just for heat removal, but rather just a means to end the noise. It overpowers 3 200mm fans in my case.

So what cooler are you using now?

 

[JJ1217]

Stock, although I'll buy a Coolermaster GeminII M4, looks nice in my opinion. The stock cooling is good enough if you don't overclock, the only reason I think you would want something other than stock cooling is if it was too loud, like in my case.

 

[KUR0KO]

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