4790k, turbo boost with stock cooler on cheap mother board

striderdon37

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Was wonding if its possible to run a 4790k turbo boosted on cheap motherboard with stock cooler without problems. Was planning to game on it.
 

Calvin3200

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That processor is roughly $330 depending on where you buy it... It is worth spending the extra $50 on something that will keep it much cooler - which will also help it last longer.

Doable? Yes. But I wouldn't recommend it.