I realize it's basically an E8400, but I was wondering about cooling.
I know these 45nm chips run a little cooler, but if I overclock it to 3.5-3.6 (which shouldn't be a problem), how beefy a cooler will I need?
I've got 2 coolers that i've been beta testing...one w/dual 92mm fans & one w/dual 120mm fans. I'm currently using the latter on an overclocked Q6700 (3.3ghz). I used the former on it as well, but temps were about 4-5c warmer however that thing was enjoyably quiet.
I really don't wanna mess around w/swapping coolers because I don't have a motherboard-swapping-friendly case.
Comments? Suggestions?
Thanks!
I know these 45nm chips run a little cooler, but if I overclock it to 3.5-3.6 (which shouldn't be a problem), how beefy a cooler will I need?
I've got 2 coolers that i've been beta testing...one w/dual 92mm fans & one w/dual 120mm fans. I'm currently using the latter on an overclocked Q6700 (3.3ghz). I used the former on it as well, but temps were about 4-5c warmer however that thing was enjoyably quiet.
I really don't wanna mess around w/swapping coolers because I don't have a motherboard-swapping-friendly case.
Comments? Suggestions?
Thanks!