Would my system need more cooling for a GTX SC 680?

MoldyMeatwad

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If I were to get an EVGA GTX 680 Superclocked Signature Edition, would I need to add more fans or get a better cooler for this build? The case I have has 4 fans included and has the option to add 3 more…

System specs:
CPU: i5 3570k 3.4 GHz
Cooler: Hyper 212 EVO
MoBo: Asus p8z77-v lk
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866 MHz
HDD: Western Digital WD10EZEX 1TB SATA III
SSD: Corsair Force Series GT 120 GB SATA III
PSU: Corsair GS700 ATX12V 700W
Optical: Liteon iHAS324 24X DVD-RW
Case: NZXT Crafted Series ATX Full Tower
 

elemein

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What're your current temps like? Atmospheric temps do matter. Though a 680 SC doesn't add too much more heat alone (in SLI is when things get hairy)
 

MoldyMeatwad

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I'm not sure, I haven't built it yet :)...I'm very new to pc building so I don't know too much...I just wanted to make sure I can buy this card and not have to get a better cooler...I can handle buying a few more fans if I have to...do you think I could get away with that?
 

elemein

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No youll be good with what you have now most likely. A normal 680 and 3570K is totally good to go on stock coolers in even an open environment, so with your good case and CPU cooler to keep that a non issue, your 680 SC should have fine temps.

Of course, if you arent satisfied even after you build it, you can always buy more fans afte the fact.