i3-4340 cooler

[jlp16au]

Do I need anything more than the stock cooler for an i3-4340? This will be a computer for the kids. It will be mostly used for the internet, iTunes, light gaming.

Thanks,
Josh

 

[crashtech]

The stocker will be fine. A 4340 is a lot of CPU for a kid's computer!

 

[Insert_Nickname]

The simple short answer is no. Intel's stock-cooler is very good in fact...

 

[NewYorksFinest]

Meh, Intel stock coolers are fine. AMD CPUs would be a different story . Also, the 4340 is overkill for that. If you didnt buy it yet, I would see if I can get the core i3-4130. The 4340 is only ~2-3% faster for ~$20 more.

 

[jlp16au]

What would be more appropriate for a kids computer? I have the following items to reuse:

2. I would like to keep the total cost under 350 not including an operating system.

3. I will order parts from the USA

5. I would like to stick with intel processors

6. I have the following parts I would like to reuse:

• Antec three hundred ATX Mid tower
• Thermaltake W0116RV 750 Watt Power supply.
• Intel x25-M 80 GB SSD
• WD green 1TB drive
• DVD Burner
• Monitor
• Mouse

7. No Overclocking

8. Planning on running one 19" 1280x1024 monitor.

9. I plan to build it in the next week or two.

 

[jlp16au]

Also, I plan on getting the CPU and motherboard from micro center.

 

[NewYorksFinest]

What would be more appropriate for a kids computer? I have the following items to reuse:

2. I would like to keep the total cost under 350 not including an operating system.

3. I will order parts from the USA

5. I would like to stick with intel processors

6. I have the following parts I would like to reuse:

• Antec three hundred ATX Mid tower
• Thermaltake W0116RV 750 Watt Power supply.
• Intel x25-M 80 GB SSD
• WD green 1TB drive
• DVD Burner
• Monitor
• Mouse

7. No Overclocking

8. Planning on running one 19" 1280x1024 monitor.

9. I plan to build it in the next week or two.

What kind of games?

 

[crashtech]

Oh, the i3 will work great, but I would probably spec a G3220 given the intended usage. Unless the PC gets bogged down with excess running processes, it's unlikely there would be a perceptible difference between the two CPUs. One way to keep things running good is to make sure the kids do not have admin privileges.

 

[jlp16au]

Minecraft would be the only PC game right now. All other games they play are internet games.

 

[crashtech]

Well, the HD GT1 graphics on the G3220 are cut down compared to the i3, but decide for yourself if it's enough to run Minecraft:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeRKD1gnaDM

Adding a dGPU later might be an option if they start playing more complex games.

 

[piasabird]

I put a 4330 on and ITX motherboard in an ITX case. There was room for an ATX power supply CX 430M so I used a standard retail cooler and then mounted the power supply upside down over the CPU so it helped to suck out air coming off the CPU.

 

[monkeydelmagico]

Oh, the i3 will work great, but I would probably spec a G3220 given the intended usage. Unless the PC gets bogged down with excess running processes, it's unlikely there would be a perceptible difference between the two CPUs. One way to keep things running good is to make sure the kids do not have admin privileges.

Consider: If you are buying at microcenter it might make more sense to step up to the i3 4340 and get $30 off a mobo combo. If the kiddies start doing bigger badder games drop in a GPU.

 

[NewYorksFinest]

Consider: If you are buying at microcenter it might make more sense to step up to the i3 4340 and get $30 off a mobo combo. If the kiddies start doing bigger badder games drop in a GPU.

X2

 

[crashtech]

Consider: If you are buying at microcenter it might make more sense to step up to the i3 4340 and get $30 off a mobo combo. If the kiddies start doing bigger badder games drop in a GPU.

Can you be more specific about the details of Microcenter's pricing structure that support this point? The G3220 is $50 in-store there, seems like a killer deal.

 

[monkeydelmagico]

Can you be more specific about the details of Microcenter's pricing structure that support this point? The G3220 is $50 in-store there, seems like a killer deal.

Agreed, the g3220 is a great deal too and a competent chip. The OP's budget ($350.-) allows for a bit better chip. Higher base clock, hyperthreading, better iGPU, and a mobo discount are specific details that support the point.

 

[crashtech]

It makes sense. My opinion is just biased, I don't think a kid's computer with Minecraft as the most demanding app calls for a fast i3. I do like the new i3s, though.

 

[Insert_Nickname]

Consider: If you are buying at microcenter it might make more sense to step up to the i3 4340 and get $30 off a mobo combo. If the kiddies start doing bigger badder games drop in a GPU.

This^^

You'd be amazed what kids can do to PCs...

 

[mfenn]

The simple short answer is no. Intel's stock-cooler is very good in fact...

It'll certainly get the job done, but I wouldn't go so far as to call it "very good". It does get kind of loud under load.

With $350 for the CPU/mobo/RAM, you could easily afford a GPU if you wanted one.

The G3220 is very cheap at $50, but I think the mobo combo deal that's available when getting the i3 4340 is too good to pass up, especially considering your budget.

i3 4340 $130
GA-H81M-H $15 AR AP
Team DDR3 1600 8GB $61 - could also go with 4GB to keep costs low
Total: $206