intel original cooler i7 7700k

[visioner124f]

Hi guys,

I bought a pc now defective:

zotac gtx 1070 mini
i7 7700k
msi z270 pro
2x2400 mzh 8gb
case: bequiet! 600
2xfans

my i7 7700k cooler is the original intel one

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-E97379-001-Connector-Aluminum-Heatsink/dp/B00XD041DQ

Should i upgrade it? I do games and vr, cpu temps seem fine (<50 celsius). I am afraid it causes a general heating because the direction of the heated air does not seems towards the back.

Also is the cooler replacement an easy operation? I am noob.
Thank you very much!

 

[elbert]

Intel doesn' t include the stock cooler because its not good enough for the highly clocked CPU. Get this one.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $34.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-19 16:12 EDT-0400

 

[Dunlop0078]

I would not recommend using a stock intel cooler long term on a 7700k, the 7700k can get pretty hot under load. Something like the H7 recommended above would be a good choice.

 

[visioner124f]

Intel doesn' t include the stock cooler because its not good enough for the highly clocked CPU. Get this one.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $34.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-19 16:12 EDT-0400

Thank you for your reply. DO I need to buy the thermal past also?

 

[g-unit1111]

Thank you for your reply. DO I need to buy the thermal past also?

No it comes with some fairly high quality paste.