Cpu cooler need help

[GUzmani]

Should i stay with stock cooler or should i go with noctua NH-L12 (Media PC small case)

And recommend me a small but really good Air cooler.

[Vek1313]

What CPU and are you going to OC it?

[GUzmani]

What CPU and are you going to OC it?

Intel core i3 4160 when running prime95 it shuts down i checked and is standing alright.

[the jolly roger]

Intel core i3 4160 when running prime95 it shuts down i checked and is standing alright.

that cpu should be fine with the stock cooler, try changing the thermal paste if the temps are too high

[GUzmani]

that cpu should be fine with the stock cooler, try changing the thermal paste if the temps are too high

Ic diamond it is already on it i took it back and they said it is fine but other than that i can play BF 4 and i dont have higher that 65C only on prime95 i get this???

[the jolly roger]

Ic diamond it is already on it i took it back and they said it is fine but other than that i can play BF 4 and i dont have higher that 65C only on prime95 i get this???

65c is totally normal temps for a stock cooler, dont worry

[GUzmani]

65c is totally normal temps for a stock cooler, dont worry

But why on prime i get shut down?

[Rooah]

But why on prime i get shut down?

Don't use prime 95. It puts an entirely unrealistic load on the cpu for general use or even heavy use. Maybe another component in the system is overheating or maybe the chip just isn't getting enough power for whatever reason I'm not sure. Most people nowadays will say to stay away from relying on prime 95 for stress testing.

 

If it's just a media pc I assume the most intensive thing you'll be doing is light gaming, so try using something like unigine heaven/valley or fire strike for testing.

[LogicalDrm]

But why on prime i get shut down?

 

Stock coolers aren't meant for keeping up with stress loads. Plus P95 being stupid on Haswell and newer Intel CPUs.