Stock Cooler Temps

[noobswaggins]

I am using a stock cooler on i5 3470 and getting avg. temps about 40C by coretemp.Under load it reaches 60C.
Are these temps. OK??
Also i believe that my paste is dried out cuz when i checked it yesterday it didn't seem to stick to my fingers. So if i change thermal paste would it be OK? or i should consider buying a cooler.
Also is this compatible with my socket (LGA 1155) :-
http://theitwares.com/thermalright-cogage-true-spirit-cpu-cooler?filter_name=cogage#!prettyPhoto

Thanks in advance

 

[unknownofprob]

well, temps look fine and are safe (load and idle), though since you are worried about the paste, it is always good to apply a fresh layer.

 

[noobswaggins]

well, temps look fine and are safe (load and idle), though since you are worried about the paste, it is always good to apply a fresh layer.

Well then i'd be applying new layer of thermal paste.
What about that cooler.??

 

[unknownofprob]

the temps are fine (so cooler is fine), unless you want to overclock, you need a new cooler.

 

[noobswaggins]

Thank You.
Well if in future i consider overclocking then is that cooler any good?? Is that even compatible??

 

[unknownofprob]

The cooler you listed is good, but a cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is better and also is compatible, both are with your socket.

Your link does not state that the cooler you listed supports LGA 1155, but this does;
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/11/17/thermalright_true_spirit_cpu_air_cooler_review/2#.U5giU5SSyYU

 

[noobswaggins]

The cooler you listed is good, but a cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is better and also is compatible, both are with your socket.

Your link does not state that the cooler you listed supports LGA 1155, but this does;
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/11/17/thermalright_true_spirit_cpu_air_cooler_review/2#.U5giU5SSyYU

I believe that the link you gave was to a newer version of this cooler.
the right link is maybe http://www.hardocp.com/article/2009/07/23/intel_core_i7_heatsink_roundup_q309/5#.U5gpmfmSxvU
And it says that it supports only LGA 1366
Well then i believe that this cooler is of no use to me ..
The cooler master Hyper 212 is actually out of budget for me . -_-
Is Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 any good??
or the GAMMAX S40?
Also would they fit my cabinet??

 

[unknownofprob]

that is the right link, yes (yours not mine). It only supports LGA 1366, you have no option to get it as it won't work.

 

[noobswaggins]

that is the right link, yes (yours not mine). It only supports LGA 1366, you have no option to get it as it won't work.

What about those coolers i mentioned??

 

[unknownofprob]

Deepcool GAMMAXX 400

this appears to be quite good, yes.

 

[noobswaggins]

Thank you.