i5-4670K (not going to OC it) Should I get an aftermarket cooler or use the stock one?

[JustANewUser]

I am not going to OC it. In fact, I chose the 'K' version just in case I want in the future. Should I use the stock cooler (for stock speed) or get a CM Hyper 212 EVO?

 

[laviniuc]

you can stick to the stock cooler until you overclock. in your case the cm evo would just help reduce noise. the stock cooler will keep temperatures at normal levels on a K cpu that's not overclocked. that's what it's designed for.

 

[JustANewUser]

Thank you for the fast answer! However, I'm concerned if in the future I get an aftermarket cooler... Would I lose the warranty from Intel?

 

[laviniuc]

of course not. the warranty is on the cpu not on the cpu+cooler assembly.

 

[calza]

After all, they don't come pre-assembled do they, so how would they know

If anything it'll extend the life.