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Should I get a new CPU cooler? (i7 6700)

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You have zero need for a different cooler, put that money elsewhere!

Hi, I have an i7 6700 (non k). Right now I have a stock intel cooler. I don't want to overclock since overclocking is logically only meant for the K or X versions of processors. Since mine has a boost up to 4.0, I think I'm ok with my processor for a few more years. I don't run many programs, neither do I stream. Just the basic stuff. I make video's butt it's pretty basic too. I don't even have sony vegas. And I don't play hardcore aaa games that are using alot of your cpu.
CPU temps are 35 idle, 55 when gaming and 75 when fully benchmarked.

What I most certainly am going to do is refreshing the thermal paste since I think you should do that every 5 years at the least.

However, what I was wondering was, should I replace this ccooler with a better one? If so, which one do you recommend? I had my eyes on a noctua since my next cpu is most deffinatly going to be a ryzen in the future. But anyway, Noctua is pricey... And I could get an aftermarket cooler but is that even worth it?

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2 minutes ago, phil7990 said:

What I most certainly am going to do is refreshing the thermal paste since I think you should do that every 5 years at the least.

like an oil change i get it

 

if the temps are good then no need to get an cooler, especially when running stock.

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You have zero need for a different cooler, put that money elsewhere!

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I wouldn't worry about getting a new cooler unless you want one for looks or wanna hold onto it for later when you upgrade. 

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It depends also if the stock one is loud and annoying. If not than there is no need cos your temps are fine.

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16 minutes ago, Gix7Fifty said:

You have zero need for a different cooler, put that money elsewhere!

I'm surely gonna do that. Got other things to pay :)

 

I think its better too to wait till I upgrade to another cpu since only then a coolerchange would matter. Thnx all!

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