Question Proper cooling for CPU

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I am wondering what cpu cooler i can buy for my c2q q6600 instead of the stock intel cooler.. maybe after this ill be starting to oc my cpu so i want to be well prepared for its cooling
 
Pretty much any LGA775 compatible cooler really. That should include many LGA115x compatible coolers as well. You'll have to spend more than twenty dollars to see an improvement.

You might be able to get away with some overclocking as is. 3Ghz was not too difficult as I recall. Past that you will need some additional cooling.

You'll also want to verify your motherboard is up to the task as you increase voltage.

This one is on sale for a pretty reasonable price: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/MF...400r-7434-cfm-cpu-cooler-deepcool-gammaxx400r

Classic Cooler Master Hyper Evo 212 is an option, though it can be too tall for some cases. ~$35

Scythe Kotetsu ~$40

Thermaltake NiC C5 at around $50
 
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I might be buying hyper 212 and if my case cant fit it, cant i just let it open like that?

What do u mean by

You'll also want to verify your motherboard is up to the task as you increase voltage?

My mobo is g41m-combo
 
You can certainly leave computer cases open if you want.

Well, that isn't the best motherboard for the task. No heatsinks on the VRMs for a start. I believe 4-pin power was typical of the time, but that will also limit things somewhat, probably not anything to be noticed though.

To properly overclock a CPU you have to increase core voltage as you go, that means more power, and more heat generated. The power supply provides 12V, the VRMs supply a lower voltage, so they are converting 12V to ~2V or so. That requires power as well and they have to dissipate that heat. With no heat sinks, that means they will heat up more quickly and reach a temperature limit before VRMs with heatsinks would.
 
You can certainly leave computer cases open if you want.

Well, that isn't the best motherboard for the task. No heatsinks on the VRMs for a start. I believe 4-pin power was typical of the time, but that will also limit things somewhat, probably not anything to be noticed though.

To properly overclock a CPU you have to increase core voltage as you go, that means more power, and more heat generated. The power supply provides 12V, the VRMs supply a lower voltage, so they are converting 12V to ~2V or so. That requires power as well and they have to dissipate that heat. With no heat sinks, that means they will heat up more quickly and reach a temperature limit before VRMs with heatsinks would.
Well thank you for ur help it really help me to understand more