Will a I5-6600k run cool with a Cooler Master DP6-9EDSA-0L-GP CPU Cooler

nick davidson

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I have bought a i5-6600k with the misconception that it DOES come with a stock cooler, I found out it did not and have gotten a cheap cooler till I can get a water cooler that fits in my case. My question however is, will the Cooler Master DP6-9EDSA-0L-GP
( found here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H5BPCM/?tag=pcpapi-20 )
be able to keep the i5-6600k safe till my water cooling gets here? Also I will not be overclocking the CPU till the water cooler will get here.
Sorry if there is errors, its my first time on a forum.
 
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Update:
To answer YOUR question better, use the cooler you ordered, but do not overclock yet (as you said). If LOAD temps are getting to 90degC+ then you'll need to look at perhaps under clocking but I DOUBT that will happen unless you are in a hot area.

If you have a good GRAPHICS CARD or just want better hard drive cooling, make sure you have a front intake fan as well.

If the WATER COOLER is coming fairly soon don't mount the motherboard as it's a hassle to take out again. I'd just sit it on a box.

(Also, AIO liquid coolers have roughly FIVE YEARS of life due to permeation of the tubes which drops fluid levels. Depends on the product but keep that in mind.)
NOT a good cooler. Here are some suggestions (see PCPartpicker) for OTHERS since you have a water cooler coming.

1) Cryorig H7 approx. $35USD
2) Noctua NH-U12S (or similar) approx. $60USD?

There's one or two others I can recommend but if on a budget the H7 is a good choice.

*Also install the motherboard FAN CONTROL software and setup a suitable profile (RPM vs cooling). For example, may want to go with lowest RPM until about 40degC then ramp up the RPM.

Ideally the goal is to keep LOAD temperatures below about 75degC.

 
Update:
To answer YOUR question better, use the cooler you ordered, but do not overclock yet (as you said). If LOAD temps are getting to 90degC+ then you'll need to look at perhaps under clocking but I DOUBT that will happen unless you are in a hot area.

If you have a good GRAPHICS CARD or just want better hard drive cooling, make sure you have a front intake fan as well.

If the WATER COOLER is coming fairly soon don't mount the motherboard as it's a hassle to take out again. I'd just sit it on a box.

(Also, AIO liquid coolers have roughly FIVE YEARS of life due to permeation of the tubes which drops fluid levels. Depends on the product but keep that in mind.)
 
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No. The 6600K is a 91W CPU and that is a 82W cooler. That is also a socket 775 cooler and the 6600K is a socket 1151.

Compatible with 65W 775 sockets
 


1. The socket is compatible. You have to look it up elsewhere (1150 is compatible with 1151)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103086

2. You can't just say "it's a 91W" cooler and won't work. It will work, and worst-case is he has to downclock and/or disable TURBO in the BIOS while waiting for his liquid cooler to arrive.

The CPU can also downclock or even turn off the computer to protect itself in a worst-case scenario.

He can test temperatures and diagnose with:
Intel diagnostic: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/19792/Intel-Processor-Diagnostic-Tool

The Intel diagnostic ramps up for a short time to test the calculations are correct, AND that the cooler isn't overheating.

Core Temp: http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/

Just leave that running while you play a game or do other demanding task of the CPU. Ideally you want less than about 75degC but that's just optimal lifespan of the CPU. It can go higher, and even 90degC isn't likely to damage it over a short time.
 


I stand corrected.....