i7-4790K. Is aftermarket cooling needed when not overclocking?

[Netty Swobb]

I'll be doing my my first PC build soon, and I intend on getting an i7-4790K. My friend has a Corsair 300R case which he's going to sell me for £25. I don't plan on overclocking initially and I was going to just use the stock Intel CPU cooler. Maybe in about a year when my bank is a bit more healthy to take another hit I'll upgrade my case, and I was going to get a better CPU cooler then so it's ready for overclocking.

My friend has recently said that for the 4790K, it's probably a good idea to get at least a budget aftermarket CPU to start with, even if I'm not overclocking because the stock Intel cooler isn't good enough for gaming for that CPU.

My question is, when I'm not overclocking, will the stock cooler be sufficient for gaming until I eventually upgrade my case and cooler? If not, any recommendations for a relatively cheap cooler which will be sufficient?

This is my build if anyone wants to know:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/k2F2Mp

 

[davidarad02]

if you are not overclocking today, there is not point getting a overclocking ready CPU, so the best CPU for you is probably thhe Intel Xeon e3-1231 v3. its like a i7 (which mean it has 4 hyper threaded cores), a nice base/boost clock, and its way cheaper then the i7.

 

[Mohammed Adhil]

Your CPU Should Run Pretty Badass Games,But DO NOT STRESS THE PC OR OVERCLOCK IT ON STOCK.Your CPU Will Run Games Without any Problem,If You Want To Ensure Safety,Get a Hyper 212 EVO Which Is Only 18 Pounds Or a Hyper TX3 For 11 Pounds

 

[Netty Swobb]

if you are not overclocking today, there is not point getting a overclocking ready CPU, so the best CPU for you is probably thhe Intel Xeon e3-1231 v3. its like a i7 (which mean it has 4 hyper threaded cores), a nice base/boost clock, and its way cheaper then the i7.

I do plan on overclocking eventually, but not initially, and that's the reason why I'm getting an overclocking ready CPU.

 

[GhislainG]

Your CPU Should Run Pretty Badass Games,But DO NOT STRESS THE PC OR OVERCLOCK IT ON STOCK.Your CPU Will Run Games Without any Problem,If You Want To Ensure Safety,Get a Hyper 212 EVO Which Is Only 18 Pounds Or a Hyper TX3 For 11 Pounds

Based on personal experience, I wouldn't recommend the TX3.

 

[Netty Swobb]

Your CPU Should Run Pretty Badass Games,But DO NOT STRESS THE PC OR OVERCLOCK IT ON STOCK.Your CPU Will Run Games Without any Problem,If You Want To Ensure Safety,Get a Hyper 212 EVO Which Is Only 18 Pounds Or a Hyper TX3 For 11 Pounds

Yeah, I definitely won't be overclocking using the stock CPU cooler don't worry 😛. My main question is will the stock cooler be okay for gaming without overclocking until I upgrade my cooler? Basically, I just want security as my friend warned against it. And thanks for the recommendations .

 

[GhislainG]

Your CPU Should Run Pretty Badass Games,But DO NOT STRESS THE PC OR OVERCLOCK IT ON STOCK.Your CPU Will Run Games Without any Problem,If You Want To Ensure Safety,Get a Hyper 212 EVO Which Is Only 18 Pounds Or a Hyper TX3 For 11 Pounds

Yeah, I definitely won't be overclocking using the stock CPU cooler don't worry 😛. My main question is will the stock cooler be okay for gaming without overclocking until I upgrade my cooler? Basically, I just want security as my friend warned against it. And thanks for the recommendations .

Absolutely. The worst that can happen is throttling when the CPU gets very hot, but that can't happen while gaming.

 

[George Mulligan]

if you are not overclocking today, there is not point getting a overclocking ready CPU, so the best CPU for you is probably thhe Intel Xeon e3-1231 v3. its like a i7 (which mean it has 4 hyper threaded cores), a nice base/boost clock, and its way cheaper then the i7.

I do plan on overclocking eventually, but not initially, and that's the reason why I'm getting an overclocking ready CPU.

You would not need an aftermarket cooler if only running at stock speed. HOWEVER, since you write that you will eventually overclock the CPU, it is far better to get an aftermarket cooler now. You do not want to have to go through the process of removing CPU, removing stock cooler, cleaning thermal paste, and re-installing new cooler later.