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this is my case (refer to F-1 model). Im want to buy a new cooler because I want to retire the Intel stock cooler.

my CPU is the i5 6400.

 

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I'd say get a new case, but you can fit a Dark Rock TF in there. 

Other than lower noise output though (in fact a DRTF will run pretty much silently with that low power of a CPU), you won't really benefit from a new cooler with just a 6400. If you also plan on upgrading your CPU soon though, then yeah why not go for it.

But still get a new case. That one has pretty much abysmal airflow, because of the restrictive design and general lack of fan mounts.

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1 minute ago, Mateyyy said:

I'd say get a new case, but you can fit a Dark Rock TF in there. 

Other than lower noise output though (in fact a DRTF will run pretty much silently with that low power of a CPU), you won't really benefit from a new cooler with just a 6400. If you also plan on upgrading your CPU soon though, then yeah why not go for it.

But still get a new case. That one has pretty much abysmal airflow, because of the restrictive design and general lack of fan mounts.

is it ok for just for non-gaming purposes? This PC isn't made for game(I have another PC)

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1 minute ago, 5NibbaHertz said:

is it ok for just for non-gaming purposes? This PC isn't made for game(I have another PC)

You are fine with the stock cooler imo.

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4 minutes ago, 5NibbaHertz said:

is it ok for just for non-gaming purposes? This PC isn't made for game(I have another PC)

Then do you really need a different cooler other than the stock one?

Or just look for something really cheap that will fit and is at least slightly better than the stock cooler.

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13 minutes ago, Mateyyy said:

<snip> just look for something really cheap that will fit and is at least slightly better than the stock cooler.

this one. i want a better cooler

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Just now, 5NibbaHertz said:

this one. i want a better cooler

But why? You can't overclock the cpu? 

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13 hours ago, namvan said:

something like this will do?

Doesn't fit. The case only has 145mm of clearance. 

13 hours ago, 5NibbaHertz said:

this one. i want a better cooler

What are you aiming to improve? 

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