Question on 3930k

kitkat9933 · 12 Nov 2012 at 08:35

Bought a Cooler for my 3930k, but it was damaged so it needs to be returned. Would it be fine running my CPU on the stock heat sink, or would I need to use Cooler. It won't be Overclocked just running on stock speeds.

Yaayuh! · 12 Nov 2012 at 08:36

If running at stock speeds then yes using the stock cooler will be fine.

PCZ · 12 Nov 2012 at 08:59

Oh no it won't.
The 3930K does not come with a heatsink.

nalla · 12 Nov 2012 at 09:11

Oh no it won't.
The 3930K does not come with a heatsink.

i thought that too, so i would be very wary of what cooler/heatsink you put on, unless you know for sure it is designed to fit the cpu.

Yaayuh! · 12 Nov 2012 at 09:14

Heatsink not included in retail box?

OP, what do you mean by "Stock Heatsink"?

kitkat9933 · 12 Nov 2012 at 09:15

I got a retail version that came with a small heatsink (apparently).

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-392-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1672

The Orignal CPU Cooler I got had a bolt that was badlly threaded, so when I screwed it in, the springs shot back into my face... So it is going back and I have ordered a new one.

Yaayuh! · 12 Nov 2012 at 09:21

kitkat9933 said:
I got a retail version that came with a small heatsink (apparently).

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-392-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1672

The Orignal CPU Cooler I got had a bolt that was badlly threaded, so when I screwed it in, the springs shot back into my face... So it is going back and I have ordered a new one.

But...

Overclockers UK said:
- Core Size: 32nm
- Socket: LGA2011
- Six Core
- Frequency: 3.20GHz (3.80GHz TURBO)
- Multiplier: 32x (Upto 40x available)
- L2 Cache: 6x 256KB
- L3 Cache: 12MB
- TDP: 130W
- DOES NOT INCLUDE COOLER
- 3yr Warranty

PCZ · 12 Nov 2012 at 09:24

No the 39X chips do not come with a cooler
None of my 3930's or 3820's did.
It is a very small box, no cooler inside.

from product description
Core Size: 32nm
- Socket: LGA2011
- Six Core
- Frequency: 3.20GHz (3.80GHz TURBO)
- Multiplier: 32x (Upto 40x available)
- L2 Cache: 6x 256KB
- L3 Cache: 12MB
- TDP: 130W
- DOES NOT INCLUDE COOLER
- 3yr Warranty

You really need a decent cooler with the 3930K
I recommend the D14 lga 2011 special

kitkat9933 · 12 Nov 2012 at 09:24

So I shouldn't run it without a cooler at all?

PCZ · 12 Nov 2012 at 09:28

kitkat9933 said:
So I shouldn't run it without a cooler at all?

That would be very bad.

kitkat9933 · 12 Nov 2012 at 09:29

Yaayuh! · 12 Nov 2012 at 09:53

PCZ said:
That would be very bad.

Indeed!!!

jeff6475 · 12 Nov 2012 at 09:59

some of the socket 2011 cpus come with a heatsink some dont even tho it says it doesnt

kitkat9933 · 12 Nov 2012 at 15:01

Would the lack of any CPU cooler be the reason as soon as my system boots up it crashes almost immediately?

James

Sir SpankalotUK · 12 Nov 2012 at 15:06

fried egg anyone?

But seriously, do not run the cpu without a cooler designed for it, or you will damage the chip.

PCZ · 12 Nov 2012 at 15:49

I get the feeling there is some leg pulling going on here.

kitkat9933 · 12 Nov 2012 at 15:53

PCZ said:
I get the feeling there is some leg pulling going on here.

what?

WingZero30 · 12 Nov 2012 at 15:57

kitkat9933 said:
Would the lack of any CPU cooler be the reason as soon as my system boots up it crashes almost immediately?

James

JamesM · 12 Nov 2012 at 16:00

You've bought a 3930k and run it without a heatsink?

kitkat9933 · 12 Nov 2012 at 16:04

I did buy one but the threading on one of the screws was gone so had to send it back and order a new cooler. New cooler won't be here till tomorrow, when you just spend £2000 on a rig waiting is a hard lol.