[i5 4690k] is the stock cooler enough?

[corey14]

With extremely light if any over clocking for the first 2 months or so (plan to get a better cooler, maybe water, when work picks up)

 

[3Dns]

No is not good enough and its to loudly. For me a Coolermaster 240 Evo is good enough for some OC around 4.2ghz

 

[potroasted1]

Not recommended. You might be able to overclock very little but it won't be noticeable in performance.

 

[darkguy2]

The base cooler is pretty bad for any overclocking. You can get the CM 212 EVO for $25 after rebate on newegg that will handle a good amount of overclocking. That is what I use with my 4670K and run it at 4.2.

 

[corey14]

No is not good enough and its to loudly. For me a Coolermaster 240 Evo is good enough for some OC around 4.2ghz

What about stock speeds? I don't care about the noise, my house will never be quiet enough to tell

 

[darkguy2]

If you are only going to use it at stock speeds then yes it is ok. That is what they are designed for.

 

[ALEX12399]

Yes if no overclock but if you do get a good cooler master heat sink and keep the side panel of you case closed