Standard CPU cooler enough for a 135w CPU?

[Starseed1]

Is a standard cpu cooler enough for a 135w cpu? I am building a Socket B Xeon W3550 gaming system.

 

[Ecky]

What standard CPU cooler? There are a ton that have shipped with different CPUs over the years.

 

[Starseed1]

Its not a trick question. Silenx Effizio 92mm fan with radial alumininum fins. EFZ-92HA2

 

[Ecky]

I didn't think it was a trick question, but it really depends. I dunno what's standard about an aftermarket tower cooler. That particular cooler doesn't have a TDP rating but just looking at it I'm guessing it would be alright for any <150w CPU.

http://www.silenx.com/cpu.coolers.asp?sku=efz-92ha3

 

[Starseed1]

What standard CPU cooler? There are a ton that have shipped with different CPUs over the years.

 

[Starseed1]

I can't find any information on CPU heat outputs, but I assume they put out heat relative to wattage, but I also can't find much data on heat dissipation numbers on any coolers...

 

[Ecky]

Power in = heat out. A 135w TDP CPU will be expected to be cooled by a heatsink that can dissipate 135w, which is really not that much. A Hyper212 EVO, which is ~$25, is rated to dissipate 180w, whereas Intel's dinky stock cooler for 1150/1151 shipped with the 4790K, an 88w TDP CPU.