Bought the wrong heatsink/fan what should I do ?

[pcslookout]

Got this one https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-...ne+27+1U+Low-Profile+70W+INTEL+PWM+CPU+Cooler

It is for a i7 7700k.

Should I return it and get a different heatsink/fan ?

 

[Centauri]

...nah, a little duct tape outta do her.

 

[Sable]

again, is this a question that needs to be asked?! just return it if you're not happy. WHY do you need ANYONE else to answer this?!

 

[daveybrat]

Umm, return it immediately? Why did you buy a cpu cooler that only supports up to 70Watt cpu's and your 7700K is a 91Watter.

If you enjoy having your cpu throttle most of the time and shutdown on you under any load, then keep it. Otherwise, buy something much better. 7700K's can get pretty toasty!