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Hey there. I have been wanting to get a new cpu cooler for my computer since i am still using the stock cooler on mine but my cpu temps have gotten up to 66 or even higher. I don't always keep a eye on my cpu temp when i am gaming but at times. It does scare me a little. I have a Lenovo k430.I got this compute for free from my cuisen gf mother who did not like how World of Warcraft was running in it. Will post the pc part below.I would like to know what cpu cooler's would i be able to install on this motherboard. I don't know what motherboard it is using. All i know is that it's the stock one that came with the computer. If anyone can help me out here. It would be awesome. 

Here is a link to how it looks and the parts: http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-IdeaCentre-K450-Desktop-Black/dp/B00CPZJ5CC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445088682&sr=8-1&keywords=lenovo+k430

I7 4770 3.40Ghz or higher

12G of ram

2T HDD

GTX 650 2vram

Two monitor's.

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Hey there. I have been wanting to get a new cpu cooler for my computer since i am still using the stock cooler on mine but my cpu temps have gotten up to 66 or even higher. I don't always keep a eye on my cpu temp when i am gaming but at times. It does scare me a little. I have a Lenovo k430.I got this compute for free from my cuisen gf mother who did not like how World of Warcraft was running in it. Will post the pc part below.I would like to know what cpu cooler's would i be able to install on this motherboard. I don't know what motherboard it is using. All i know is that it's the stock one that came with the computer. If anyone can help me out here. It would be awesome. 

Here is a link to how it looks and the parts: http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-IdeaCentre-K450-Desktop-Black/dp/B00CPZJ5CC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445088682&sr=8-1&keywords=lenovo+k430

I7 4770 3.40Ghz or higher

12G of ram

2T HDD

GTX 650 2vram

Two monitor's.

66C isn't bad by any means

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I know i should probably get a new gpu since the gtx 650 is not cutting it anymore. i am having to run the game's i play on either med or low setting with some of these new games coming out expect for metal gear solid v. that one runs great on this computer. it has a 250w psu so i should upgrade that as well correct?

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I know i should probably get a new gpu since the gtx 650 is not cutting it anymore. i am having to run the game's i play on either med or low setting with some of these new games coming out expect for metal gear solid v. that one runs great on this computer. it has a 250w psu so i should upgrade that as well correct?

Get a new PSU, GPU and SSD then Cooler and possible Mobo. (in this order)

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Get a new PSU, GPU and SSD then Cooler and possible Mobo. (in this order)

Oh ok thanks and should i worry about one of my ram slot being empty? i was told that it would be fighting against the other ram stick since they are not all full. something along those lines. Sorry i am still learning computer as i go along. I already know how to build one myself. I take mine apart whenever i need to clean it.

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Oh ok thanks and should i worry about one of my ram slot being empty? i was told that it would be fighting against the other ram stick since they are not all full. something along those lines. Sorry i am still learning computer as i go along. I already know how to build one myself. I take mine apart whenever i need to clean it.

You are fine.

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