5820k post

[littlemanbigdreams]

Hi I'm new to hard line pc cooling and I had just one question. When I post do I need a cpu fan or not because the 5820k doesn't come with a stock fan.

[DimasRMDO]

Hi I'm new to hard line pc cooling and I had just one question. When I post do I need a cpu fan or not because the 5820k doesn't come with a stock fan.

It doesn't come with cooler so you don't post with the CPU Cooler, just like you said.

[Sequence]

by what you have said i presume you mean that you have a custom loop and you want to test the cpu before you assemble the loop ? 

 

But yes 5820k does not come with a cpu stock cooler because intel think that someone buying a high end chip wont need it if you wan to test it you will need to get a cheap socket 2011-v3 cooler 

[RJSX1]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-cooler-bxts13a

[simson0606]

if you have the waterblock you could fit it on the cpu and quicly check if it posts, then turn it off imedialtely!

 

note: this is a bit risky, but there are safety measures built in.

[littlemanbigdreams]

can anyone recommend a cheap cooler

[Moose454]

I used the Evo 212 which runs for about $30 USD.

 

It works great, simple to install (takes 10 minutes). Runs extremely cool. You can comfortably over clock on it as well.

 

I was able to get my 5820k to 4.3GHz on a Evo.

 

Currently using a H100i which is watercooling which is also a awesome option, currently overclocked to 4.7GHz.

[littlemanbigdreams]

no just enough to post

I have a custom loop

[dadasmithywinkle]

no just enough to post

I have a custom loop

As they said, the Evo or the stock one linked are the cheapest you're gonna get. If you're building an H2O loop, then I dont see what an extra $30 is.