My cpu didnt come with a cooler

[su1612]

So my i5 6600K didn't come with a CPU cooler so I'm wondering if it would be alright if i just go with the Intel original CPU cooler since its cheap or should I go with a more better CPU cooler?
Also if I do get a CPU cooler, whether it be the Intel original or a better one, would i still need to apply thermal paste.

 

[sizzling]

The Intel cooler is ok for stock speeds but not for overclocking.

 

[Shikuhi]

K series processors don't come with a stock cooler since you can overclock them, for optimal performance u should get an aftermarket cooler
Cooler master hyper 212 evo is a good and cheap cooler but you can buy the one you like the most and u also will need a thermal paste. Anyway if u don't plan to overclock a stock cooler shoulf be fine

 

[clutchc]

If the cooler you end up with has no pre-applied thermal paste, then yes... you have to use some yourself. The stock Intel cooler will be fine as long as it is sufficient in TDP for the 91W i5-6600K. However, if you intend on OC'ing, then you will need a better after-market cooler.

 

[geofelt]

You buy a K so you can overclock.
No problem using a intel stock cooler for testing, but an overclock wants more.
I suggest the lesser known scythe kotetsu for the $35 price bracket.
Here is a review:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Scythe_Kotetsu

 

[su1612]

K series processors don't come with a stock cooler since you can overclock them, for optimal performance u should get an aftermarket cooler
Cooler master hyper 212 evo is a good and cheap cooler but you can buy the one you like the most and u also will need a thermal paste. Anyway if u don't plan to overclock a stock cooler shoulf be fine

is the cooler master hyper 103 okay, by the way I may overclock occasionally but not on a daily basis

 

[geofelt]

K series processors don't come with a stock cooler since you can overclock them, for optimal performance u should get an aftermarket cooler
Cooler master hyper 212 evo is a good and cheap cooler but you can buy the one you like the most and u also will need a thermal paste. Anyway if u don't plan to overclock a stock cooler shoulf be fine

is the cooler master hyper 103 okay, by the way I may overclock occasionally but not on a daily basis

It should be marginally better than the stock cooler, but a 92mm cooling fan is going to be noisy and not very effective.
The kotetsu I mentioned is cheaper, stronger and has a 120mm fan.
If your case allows a 160mm tall cooler it is a much better buy
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9ZH3S91295&cm_re=scythe_kotetsu-_-13C-0004-00005-_-Product

 

[su1612]

K series processors don't come with a stock cooler since you can overclock them, for optimal performance u should get an aftermarket cooler
Cooler master hyper 212 evo is a good and cheap cooler but you can buy the one you like the most and u also will need a thermal paste. Anyway if u don't plan to overclock a stock cooler shoulf be fine

is the cooler master hyper 103 okay, by the way I may overclock occasionally but not on a daily basis

It should be marginally better than the stock cooler, but a 92mm cooling fan is going to be noisy and not very effective.
The kotetsu I mentioned is cheaper, stronger and has a 120mm fan.
If your case allows a 160mm tall cooler it is a much better buy
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9ZH3S91295&cm_re=scythe_kotetsu-_-13C-0004-00005-_-Product

I would go for that one but I can't seem to find it anywhere for a good price, and I also have to have it shipped from overseas if i want it for full price so not really preferred. I just want to know if the cooler master hyper 103 is good enough since it is affordable for me right now and I'm able to easily get my hands on it. Since I won't really have the time to be gaming 24/7, I'll probably be only using my pc for around 5 hrs on a normal day so I just want to know if the 103 can handle it, thanks.

 

[Wayfall]

Most people that overclock mostly go for the Noctua air fans or Corsairs closed loop water coolers as they are both cost effective for their performance.

You can use PC part picker (the website) to find which coolers fit in your case if you add your case to your build list on the website then click add cooler and see what fits as it uses its own compatibly filter to help you find components that work with your selected parts and fit your case.

Very handy

 

[Karadjgne]

Overclock isn't usually something changed on a daily basis. You OC the cpu to the level of performance you want then it stays there. You can change it daily, but since OC happens in the bios, almost all overclockers don't bother with the ups and downs, it's easier and faster to just leave things alone.
No the TX-103 isn't a good OC cooler. Great as a stock replacement, but that's it. If you want to OC you will need cooler that'll work for it. That means something bigger.

 

[su1612]

Overclock isn't usually something changed on a daily basis. You OC the cpu to the level of performance you want then it stays there. You can change it daily, but since OC happens in the bios, almost all overclockers don't bother with the ups and downs, it's easier and faster to just leave things alone.
No the TX-103 isn't a good OC cooler. Great as a stock replacement, but that's it. If you want to OC you will need cooler that'll work for it. That means something bigger.

So what your saying is if I do plan on oc then it won't be enough but if i don't plan on oc then it should be fine. Right now I just want to get my pc up and running so if the 103 works I can use that for now since I need a cpu cooler but later on I may upgrade to a bigger and better cpu cooler so would that be alright?

 

[Elysian890]

Try a Cooler Master 212 Plus, it's around $35

 

[Karadjgne]

OC on an intel cpu is a hobby, there's no absolute need for it at all. So you could easily run your cpu at stock values for quite a while on the TX-103, then, after much study and research, you buy a cooler commensurate with the level of OC you'd want to achieve. Generally 4.5GHz+ is a high OC, needs biggest coolers, 4.2-4.5 is a mid OC, needs good coolers and below 4.2 is a mild OC, so takes a smaller cooler. Cryorig is a good example. The H7 for stock or mild, the H5 for mid and the R1 for high OC. You could always get an R1 and not push high, could keep it at mid if you choose to, just means chances of overheating the cpu are 0, you'll probably never see beyond @ 55°C if that much. But like any hobby, it can get expensive, the biggest coolers air or liquid are expensive. The stock replacement not so much.