Do I really need CPU cooler?

[boneca1]

I'm about to place an order for E6600 C2D and was thinking to get or not to get a CPU cooler. The system will not be overclocked. Do I really need after market CPU cooler or the one that comes in retail box will work just fine?

I kinda get used to my Zalman 9500 on my current rig which is not overclocked ether. I know having CPU cooler won't heart anything ether but do I need it?

I do use heatsinks for my memory as a rule but this a different story....

Thanks.

 

[CurseTheSky]

For non-overclocking situations, the stock Intel cooler will be just fine. However, you may want to consider a better cooler if your house (or the room its in) is naturally hot, or if your case will have poor ventilation.

 

[Skeeedunt]

You should be fine. If you care about noise, you can get a quieter one, otherwise I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[boneca1]

Thank you for replies. I think I will start with stock cooler and I'll see how it goes. I can always upgrade later.

The case I choose for my latest build is kinda on a small side it's Lian-Li PC-A05 and I don't know which CPU cooler will fit with no problems.
I don't think that my current CPU cooler Zalman 9500 will be a good choice for this case.

Thank you.

 

[John]

If you can spare $25 then I would go with an Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro since you'll probably wish you bought it to begin with.

 

[boneca1]

Originally posted by: John
If you can spare $25 then I would go with an Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro since you'll probably wish you bought it to begin with.

I'm looking at it at NewEgg and it's $56 not $25 plus shipping, but all this just little details. I might consider it a little down the road (reviews are great btw). I still have not put my build together (finally ordered CPU tonight), so as soon as my build is complete I will see how much space I'm looking at.

Thanks

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: boneca1
Thank you for replies. I think I will start with stock cooler and I'll see how it goes. I can always upgrade later.

The case I choose for my latest build is kinda on a small side it's Lian-Li PC-A05 and I don't know which CPU cooler will fit with no problems.
I don't think that my current CPU cooler Zalman 9500 will be a good choice for this case.

Thank you.

The 9500 would be an excellent choice with the PC-A05 given how the 120mm rear intake is positioned directly in-line with the CPU, which would give the 9500 a constant source of cool air.

 

[John]

Originally posted by: boneca1

Originally posted by: John
If you can spare $25 then I would go with an Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro since you'll probably wish you bought it to begin with.

I'm looking at it at NewEgg and it's $56 not $25 plus shipping, but all this just little details. I might consider it a little down the road (reviews are great btw). I still have not put my build together (finally ordered CPU tonight), so as soon as my build is complete I will see how much space I'm looking at.

Thanks

ugh, Newegg is gouging like crazy on that cooler again. :thumbsdown:

ewiz.com has it for $19.50 + shipping