What CPU Cooler can I use?

[JakeStuckAtHome]

I have a MSI B150M BAZOOKA mobo, It is micro ATX form factor I believe. I'm going to be purchasing a Skylake i7-6700K, and just wondering what coolers will actually fit? The gap between the processor and GPU is really small, so i'm not sure which coolers can fit.. thank you

 

[gussrtk]

before you even do that CPU upgrade, you should understand that a B150 motherboard will not support overclocking of the "K" CPU.

There are other factors that come in while purchasing a CPU cooler, such as Computer Case clearance, Ram spacing. But something like a low profile CPU cooler should fit well. Or if you have a lot of room in your PC case, then a "taller" cpu cooler would work as well. need to know a little more about your build (pc case) as well as you need to rethink your upgrade

 

[schaft]

Its all depend on what your casing height can fit. Just buy normal sized cpu cooler. Don't waste too much money on it. Cooler master 212 should have no problem in your case. Since you are using 6700K, you should at least find cpu cooler with 4 copper heat pipe (3 is the least you should go). If you are not a professional overclocker (since you asking heat sink), I would recommend you get the standard 6700 and let the motherboard auto overclock it. MSI is well known for its onboard automatic overclock, my i5-2320 3GHz can be overclock into 3,5GHz with only single button in bios and no risk getting burned.

 

[JakeStuckAtHome]

before you even do that CPU upgrade, you should understand that a B150 motherboard will not support overclocking of the "K" CPU.

There are other factors that come in while purchasing a CPU cooler, such as Computer Case clearance, Ram spacing. But something like a low profile CPU cooler should fit well. Or if you have a lot of room in your PC case, then a "taller" cpu cooler would work as well. need to know a little more about your build (pc case) as well as you need to rethink your upgrade

https://www.amazon.com/CYBERPOWERPC-Xtreme-GXiVR8020A-Gaming-Desktop/dp/B01HNBLHAA/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1485834198&sr=1-4&keywords=gaming+computer

This is the PC i have. I didn't trust myself to completely build one ground up so i bought this prebuilt.

 

[gussrtk]

I have a MSI B150M BAZOOKA mobo, It is micro ATX form factor I believe. I'm going to be purchasing a Skylake i7-6700K, and just wondering what coolers will actually fit? The gap between the processor and GPU is really small, so i'm not sure which coolers can fit.. thank you

Im not sure why you would feel the NEED to upgrade your CPU. Especially after you say that you don't trust yourself with putting together components. And not just that, The CPU that you have is a fairly decent TODAY's CPU. I think you should save your money and leave the CPU alone. Because if you do want to upgrade it to an i7-6700k, you'll need a new motherboard as well. that's gonna run around 500$ (rough).
WHy do you feel need to upgrade?

From what I do see.. you SHOULD get an SSD hard drive, but you need to make sure to register your windows10 properly so that you don't lose your license (since win10 is a hardware registration method now, you will need to register digitally to recover license eligibility)/
After SSD, throw another 8gb ram at it. (you need to see if you have 2x4gb or 1x8 gb. If you have 2x4, then recommendation would be another 2x4. if 1x8 then another 8gb stick will do)

That's it, good system for 2-3 years

 

[rhysiam]

I'm with @gussrtlk: that i5 you already have is a very competent gaming CPU, and a good fit for your RX 480.

What's motivating you to upgrade? Is there a game or program not running as you'd like it to? I think you're best posting the "problem" here first and exploring your options to address it. Throwing money at a CPU upgrade is very unlikely to make a noticeable difference.

 

[JakeStuckAtHome]

I'm with @gussrtlk: that i5 you already have is a very competent gaming CPU, and a good fit for your RX 480.

What's motivating you to upgrade? Is there a game or program not running as you'd like it to? I think you're best posting the "problem" here first and exploring your options to address it. Throwing money at a CPU upgrade is very unlikely to make a noticeable difference.

Well, gaming isn't the only thing I use my PC for. I also stream, and while streaming, running the game, and having web browsers open my PC does slow down and game performance drops quite a bit. That's why I'm trying to upgrade. I already purchased 8GB of ram in addition to what I already have, and like @gussrtlk said I don't trust myself building one ground up but i know how to change basic parts. I have a friend who is going to help me swap out processors. I think i'm just going with the non K 6700. I don't need to OC, just need something a little more capable. I also purchased a GTX 1070, and am selling the RX 480.

 

[gussrtk]

if you're doing all of those things, it's very much possible you're running out of ram. An SSD should help quite a bit too

 

[JakeStuckAtHome]

if you're doing all of those things, it's very much possible you're running out of ram. An SSD should help quite a bit too

I already picked up 8GB more ram to make 16. Money is no issue at this point, just wanting to improve the quality of my stream because this is something i really enjoy doing,