would you

[themaniac]

so if you got a cpu that couldn't be overclocked would you get a cheap cpu cooler just to keep it a bit cooler and quieter then the stock cooler?

[Aniallation]

so if you got a cpu that couldn't be overclocked would you get a cheap cpu cooler just to keep it a bit cooler and quieter then the stock cooler?

Depends what CPU. On my Intel PCs that can't be overclocked I use the stock cooler, but on my locked Phenom X6 (which is at stock speeds) I still have a Hyper 212 on it, cause the stock cooler sounded like a hair dryer when under load

[FizzyFantom]

Of course. There are a lot of benefits to aftermarket coolers and they're not just for overclockers. I highly recommend the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. It's a great cooler for the price and it's easy to install

[themaniac]

Depends what CPU. On my Intel PCs that can't be overclocked I use the stock cooler, but on my locked Phenom X6 (which is at stock speeds) I still have a Hyper 212 on it, cause the stock cooler sounded like a hair dryer when under load

ok

[Enderman]

Yeah because the stock cooler is crap, and can reach 90C+ even at stock. Plus its loud like an AMD GPU.

[EpicGeekonFire]

Most non OCable chips from Intel will be fine if they aren't Oc'able. Unless you get the higher range chips..... 

[themaniac]

Of course. There are a lot of benefits to aftermarket coolers and they're not just for overclockers. I highly recommend the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. It's a great cooler for the price and it's easy to install

i was thinking of getting the cooler master hyper tx3 because its half the price of the evo but i can't find any benchmarks of it

[FizzyFantom]

i was thinking of getting the cooler master hyper tx3 because its half the price of the evo but i can't find any benchmarks of it

This cooler seems to be fine and is certainly better than the stock cooler. I would suggest you get the 212 EVO, but if you choose the TX3 you should be fine. These might help you:

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/cases-cooling/cooling/cooler-master-hyper-tx3-evo-1041958/review

http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/coolermaster-hyper-tx3-review,1.html

[themaniac]

This cooler seems to be fine and is certainly better than the stock cooler. I would suggest you get the 212 EVO, but if you choose the TX3 you should be fine. These might help you:

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/cases-cooling/cooling/cooler-master-hyper-tx3-evo-1041958/review

http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/coolermaster-hyper-tx3-review,1.html

thanks

[MourningSouls]

Yep, 4960 and a Be Quiet! Shadow Rock 2.

 

It's quieter, cools better, and looks much nicer.

[LogicalDrm]

Depends on what use PC would be. But I'm maintaining one PC with my old aftermarket cooler which isn't OC'd and another, older with stock. I would use aftermarket cooler anyway.

[loccilucas]

Id have an aftermarket cooler to keep noise down.

But it's it's just performance you care about the stock cooler is fine at stock clocks.

[Maowhree]

But it's it's just performance you care about the stock cooler is fine at stock clocks.

Not quite, the lifespan of a CPU also benefits from having it sit and work in a cooler environment.

[DigitalHermit]

I'd get a bigger heatsink if I can and do some passive cooling if the heatsink is big enough...

[Octagoncow]

Absolutely. The aftermarket heat sink will still help to keep your computer cool and quiet when your using it. I wouldn't go overboard, but something like a hyper 212 would work well.