Replacing stock CPU cooler

treypop · June 25, 2016

I have an i3 that uses the stock cooler and after a bout an hour of gaming I got these temps any suggestions for a new cooler?

Rodniz · June 25, 2016

Cryorig H7

Edit.:God, im a douche. That's fahrenheit, isnt it? Thats only about 50 celcius, that should be fine as a load temp.

Laputacake · June 25, 2016

I'd say the Enermax ETS 40 or a Cooler master 212 evo

TheRandomness · June 25, 2016

You don't need a new one. Those temps are fine. In fact, those temps are better than average.

Zyndo · June 25, 2016

120 F = about 48 C.... typical idle temps are around the 30 C area. a CPU can run anywhere below 75 C without losing ANY of its lifespan, and can operate just fine 75-85C for a few years under standard usage (your mileage can vary on these numbers depending on the exact CPU you use). You should only get worried if you start running constantly over 180-190 F

I have a 6700k with a mild overclock on an AIO water cooling, and it only gets to about 150-160F under load. That is still very acceptable numbers. and you aren't even close to that yet. your temps are quite good =)

Although if you have your heart set on a new CPU cooler, good budget options are the Hyper 212 (or 212X), the Cryorig H7, or something along those lines.