After so many reviews / threads about CPU coolers

[Mykdejesus]

Ok Im not into overclocking. Im planning to build PC with specs i5 4440 on Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H and Zalman Z9 Plus.

Current temperature here is 27C. Ambient temp inside PC case is 35C. Procie temp at idle is 44-46C, with browser 48-50C (core temp)

Question is, do I still need aftermarket heatsink? Having a aftermarket hsf on a non-OC and 84w tdp is still practical? Though all of us admit that it will look better than on a stock hsf especially if we are on a windowed case

Is Deepcool Gammaxx 300 good? I have a height limitation of 160mm and I dont want to see a super tall or huge hsf on my case window

 

[aylafan]

If you're not overclocking then you should be fine with the Intel stock cooler. If it's too loud then replace it with an aftermarket cooler.

 

[ewok93]

No reason for an aftermarket cooler if you don't need one. Only reasons for one are if you need it quieter, cooler, or the stock won't fit in your case.