[SOLVED] Should I buy a CPU cooler

[Joseph_145]

Should I buy a CPU cooler or just use the one that comes with the CPU?

 

[heshclub7]

Which CPU do you plan on using? Will you be overclocking?

 

[delaro]

If your not overclocking it depends on the CPU brand. Intel OEM coolers are generally crap for anything more than a Pentium or i3 while Ryzens coolers are good enough for general use and a little overclocking.

 

[Joseph_145]

Which CPU do you plan on using? Will you be overclocking?

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hmtCmG/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2
Thats the fan i plan on using and I dont plan on overclocking.

 

[heshclub7]

What cpu? Unless you’re using something that runs real hot that cooler should be more than enough.

 

[Joseph_145]

What cpu? Unless you’re using something that runs real hot that cooler should be more than enough.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LHYWGX/intel-core-i5-8400-28ghz-6-core-processor-bx80684i58400

 

[heshclub7]

Should be no problem. That’s a good cooler and more than enough to keep an i5-8400 cool. Personally, I’d just get that cpu cooler. The intel coolers aren’t great. (Also can’t remember if the 8400 comes with a stock cooler)