Is the HSF included in the retail version of cpu's usually good enough for overclocking?

[dognabbit]

Is the HSF included in the retail version of cpu's usually good enough for overclocking?

I've been looking at this cpu.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103537

 

[Cheesetogo]

Yes, but you might not get as good of an oc, temps will be considerably higher (~5-10c over good cooler).

 

[dognabbit]

Originally posted by: Cheesetogo
Yes, but you might not get as good of an oc, temps will be considerably higher (~5-10c over good cooler).

Ok I see.

Does the retail version also come with Artic Silver or something similar?

 

[robertk2012]

The retail version has a thermal pad that is not quite as good as artic silver. I would upgrade the HSF if you are looking to overclock. You might want to check out the HSFs I have for sale.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Depends:

P4 Nothwood: hellz no
P4 Prescott: low overclocking
AMD 64: low overclocking
AMD X2 3800+ through 4600+ (I believe) old coolers: mid overclocking
New AMD X2 coolers and Opteron coolers: overclock away!