Do I need a heatsink for 860 build?

[allmashkis]

Here is my current build. Do I need heatsink if I am not going to overclock and run only one GPU?

- Noctua Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler

Anything else do I need to change on this build?

HAF 932
Intel Core i7 860
EVGA P55 FTW Edition
4GB DDR3 1600MHz mushkin
750W Corsair TX
1x (500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM)
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
1x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 1GB
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)

 

[Arkaign]

No OC? The stock HS/F *will* do fine, although I'm not a big fan of the design. Looking at the rest of your build, I'd get a decent aftermarket air cooler just to balance it.

 

[xboxist]

You can get a very reputable cooler that will crush the Intel stock cooler in performance, for a fraction of the cost of your entire build. It's very good value.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134

 

[Skott]

The stock hsf will work fine but if you want it really quiet then a low cost hsf is a great investment. Most cool better than the stock hsf as well so you get cool and quiet performance over and above the stock hsf.

 

[allmashkis]

Thanks.

I guess this cooler is overkill??
Noctua Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler

 

[rudder]

Depends on your case. I had wires running everywhere blocking airflow inside a decently sized case and the stock heatsink would begin to scream after a while.

Invest $30 and get a coolermaster 212.

 

[aigomorla]

Thanks.

I guess this cooler is overkill??
Noctua Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler

depends on how your gonna oc.

Also depends on how much noise you like.

That sink is better the freezer. But at the same time almost costs 3x as much.