This is my first DIY project and I want to be sure that my temperatures will be ok.
How big of a difference is it if I use the stock heatsink/fan that comes with my E8500 Wolfdale vs the separate one I purchased. I've already installed the stock heatsink but if the other one would be significantly better i'd go ahead and change it up. (Also the stock heatsink didn't come with any thermal paste so I figured it wasn't needed?)
Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120mm "Core Contact Freezer" CPU Cooler - Retail
Heatsink
I also have a Radeon 4870 in an Antec 300 case which has room for 5 fans but only comes with a top 140mm and a rear 120mm fan.
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Antec 300
Should I switch out the stock cooler for the one I bought separately and will this system be cool enough?
edit: Looking on Newegg I found this fan which according to the specs moves an amazing amount of air with a fairly low noise level, and the reviews look good. Think it'd be worth up to pick up 1 or 2 of these?
Scythe SY1225SL12SH 120mm "Slipstream" Case Fan - Retail
120mm Fan
How big of a difference is it if I use the stock heatsink/fan that comes with my E8500 Wolfdale vs the separate one I purchased. I've already installed the stock heatsink but if the other one would be significantly better i'd go ahead and change it up. (Also the stock heatsink didn't come with any thermal paste so I figured it wasn't needed?)
Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120mm "Core Contact Freezer" CPU Cooler - Retail
Heatsink
I also have a Radeon 4870 in an Antec 300 case which has room for 5 fans but only comes with a top 140mm and a rear 120mm fan.
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Antec 300
Should I switch out the stock cooler for the one I bought separately and will this system be cool enough?
edit: Looking on Newegg I found this fan which according to the specs moves an amazing amount of air with a fairly low noise level, and the reviews look good. Think it'd be worth up to pick up 1 or 2 of these?
Scythe SY1225SL12SH 120mm "Slipstream" Case Fan - Retail
120mm Fan