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6 core = optimized for 4k? 

 

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Hey Guys,

This is my first forum post. So i'm about to build my first computer. It is optimized for 4k so, i'm getting a 6-core cpu. I've heard stories about water cooling failing and I don't want to take the risk of doing it on my first build. Can I use a air fan or should I go ahead and just take a risk with water cooling?

 

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You do NOT need a 6 core processor for 4k...

 

Where the hell do you get your information from?

 

In fact a 6 core (unless the 5930k) will perform worse than a 4790k.

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If this is your first build, I would not recommend water cooling. Only if you plan on OC'ing your CPU should you get an AIO cooler. I would highly recommend buying an after market air cooler, something like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 for your lower - mid range and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103057 for mid - upper performence for water cooling. I bought the latter of the two when I first went from OEM heat sink to after market, and boy what a difference did it make, haha.

 

Think it over, I highly recommend air coolers for your first build.

 

Good luck!

 

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Hey guys thanks for the feed back!

Btw I got most of this info from linus's build

yeah but thats a quite overkill build. you could pick up a 4790k and be ok with it. you need a good graphics card tho (970 / 980  or even a r9 290x tyhough id wait for the r9 3XX)

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