Overclocking E4500 with CPU cooler that came with it

[Fardor]

Is it always necessary to get a better cooler for overclocking, or when people say "stock" does it include the CPU cooler (as in, they didn't get a replacement).

I don't need to get up to like 3.0, even like 2.4 would be cool.

 

[Tweakin]

The stock cooler that comes with the Intel E4500 will allow you to OC a little bit, and depending on airflow in your case, may do well enough to allow you to reach your desired goal of 3.0GHz. Try it and see, you can always add a better cooler if you need to.

 

[big4x4]

No

 

[nomagic]

I use after-market cooler solely for quiet computing and a peace of mind. Especially when I overclock my CPU, heat dissipation becomes more of a concern. If you wish to take advantage of an overclocked CPU yet not at the expense of higher fan rpm and noise, an bigger heatsink is highly recommended.

 

[bryanW1995]

Originally posted by: Fardor
Is it always necessary to get a better cooler for overclocking, or when people say "stock" does it include the CPU cooler (as in, they didn't get a replacement).

I don't need to get up to like 3.0, even like 2.4 would be cool.

if you're ok with 2.4 then don't waste the money on an aftermarket cooler.

 

[hnzw rui]

Originally posted by: Fardor
Is it always necessary to get a better cooler for overclocking, or when people say "stock" does it include the CPU cooler (as in, they didn't get a replacement).

I don't need to get up to like 3.0, even like 2.4 would be cool.

For a meager 200MHz increase, no, you don't need better cooling. You can probably even undervolt your CPU, if you wanted. No idea why you'd overclock to 2.4GHz when it runs at 2.2GHz stock. It's not likely you'll see much improvement with the extra 200MHz. I reckon you could probably reach up to 3.0GHz on stock cooling.

 

[v8envy]

If you don't have to up voltage to reach 3.0 you'll be fine with the stock cooler so long as your case has adequate airflow. If you *do* have to bump voltage more than the tiniest bit (say .05v) then you're probably looking at aftermarket TIM at least.

Unless you're very unlucky 3.0 should be doable on stock cooling. If you are unlucky you may be stuck with 2.8ghz.

 

[Tbolo]

You can get an Arctic Cooling HSF for $20 dollars, why not spend a little extra to insure good temps. A cool cpu is a happy cpu

 

[j0j081]

I just built someone a computer w/an e4500 and it seems to run pretty warm compared to my e6750. I'm guessing the stock cooling isn't that good although I have an AC7 on this but I doubt it makes that huge of a difference in idle temps.