Do I need it?

[Alton1231]

Is it absolutely necessary to get a CPU cooler?

[Fate]

Yes, otherwise your CPU will probably catch on fire.

If you mean a non-stock cooler, then no it's not needed, but it's highly recommended unless you want a lawnmower in your case.

[AlwaysFSX]

Unless it already comes with one, yes.

Fuck Swype.

[QueenDemetria]

Is it absolutely necessary to get a CPU cooler?

The stock one is fine unless if you are overclocking. Just don't run your CPU without a heatsink.

[Ripull]

The stock CPU cooler can suffice. It is loud and you cannot over clock with it on.

[Statik]

Of course not. The stock cooler will keep your chip at a safe temperature. After market coolers just help keep your chip cooler, giving it a better life. However they are needed for OCing.

If you dont plan on OCing, something as cheap and good as the hyper 212 evo are almost a no brainer.

[Alton1231]

Yes, otherwise your CPU will probably catch on fire.

If you mean a non-stock cooler, then no it's not needed, but it's highly recommended unless you want a lawnmower in your case.

Could you recommend one for an LGA 1150 socket CPU, for about $20?

[Ripull]

Could you recommend one for an LGA 1150 socket CPU, for about $20?

 

Hyper 212 Evo,

[Alton1231]

Hyper 212 Evo,

Where is that $20? I can only find it for $35.

[Fate]

Could you recommend one for an LGA 1150 socket CPU, for about $20?

Hyper 212 Evo is generally about $25, if you only have $20 the Hyper 212+ is fine as well.

Evo: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2

Plus: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1

Evo is a little better, but it's not a big deal.

[Alton1231]

Nevermind. I found a good one. microcenter.com was glitching.