Intel Cooler help needed!

[SirSamuel]

Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
What kind of cooler should I get and why should I get it. Also... Thermal paste???

 

[Trenchcoat]

Don't bother. The stock fan is fine for a processor that is incapable of being overclocked.

 

[TheDualshock]

If you need an aftermarket budget cooler, I would recommend this : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099
It's a great cooler and is relatively cheap. Got my FX-6300 OCed to 4.4Ghz with 53C in prime95 which is great temps.

 

[terry4536]

Look for a cooler that fits LGA1150. Artic Silver is one of the best known pastes.

For a inexpensive CPU cooler, the Cooler Master 212 EVO is recommended.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&cm_re=212_evo-_-35-103-099-_-Product

 

[Onus]

Since you will not be overclocking, the only reason for a different cooler would be to reduce noise. Be aware that the stock Intel cooler is fairly quiet.
You would probably find a less-expensive 92mm cooler sufficient. If you want to get a 120mm version, avoid the Hyper212 EVO unless you have discount coupons. It's not a bad cooler, but is a bang/buck Loser. Competitors offer similar performance (within 1C-3C) but typically for 30%-40% less.

 

[SirSamuel]

Since you will not be overclocking, the only reason for a different cooler would be to reduce noise. Be aware that the stock Intel cooler is fairly quiet.
You would probably find a less-expensive 92mm cooler sufficient. If you want to get a 120mm version, avoid the Hyper212 EVO unless you have discount coupons. It's not a bad cooler, but is a bang/buck Loser. Competitors offer similar performance (within 1C-3C) but typically for 30%-40% less.

So in conclusion, No, I don't need one. Correct.
and face no problems really?

 

[Onus]

You should not need one. The stock cooler is designed to be capable of cooling the CPU at stock speeds. Since your CPU has very little overclocking capability anyway (a small increase in bclock may be possible), unless 1) you're in a hot environment and 2) you're working your CPU particularly hard, you shouldn't need another cooler. An additional case fan to make sure you have good flow through your case would likely be more effective.

 

[terry4536]

It is a bit noisy.

 

[Onus]

Frostytech consistently lists an Intel stock cooler as one of the quietest coolers. I believe it becomes loud only if it is working extremely hard.

 

[SirSamuel]

Frostytech consistently lists an Intel stock cooler as one of the quietest coolers. I believe it becomes loud only if it is working extremely hard.

Oh and last thing. Thermal paste I should use always correct? Even without cooler?

 

[terry4536]

The stock Intel stock coolers have paste pre-applied. One time use only though. And they are not that quiet. My temperatures dropped in the neighborhood of 10C , when I changed out mine.

But you can start with the stock cooler and then change it out later. It can be a pain to get the stock cooler off. One of the twist-to-tighten connectors on mine refused to release.