Worth getting?

Chris_83 · 12 Sep 2007 at 09:31

Is it worth getting an after market cooler for an E2160 running at stock speeds. Does the stock cooler cool enough to get between 40 - 45degC at load or do I need something alittle bigger?

Cheers

Supercow · 12 Sep 2007 at 09:46

Unless you want it for a another reason, like quietness or overclocking, there is no reason
to get another cooler

melbourne720 · 12 Sep 2007 at 10:57

but you so should overclock that chip, so do get an aftermarket cooler.

Chris_83 · 12 Sep 2007 at 11:50

Not planning on o/cing the chip so stock cooler it is.

Cheers

Teaf · 12 Sep 2007 at 12:21

I'd always recommend something like an Arctic Freezer 7 Pro, even if not overclocking, it's much cooler on the CPU and a lot quieter even at full load (with Smart FAN on). AF7 Pro costs about £15.

Chris_83 · 12 Sep 2007 at 14:07

Hmm £15 is worth it even if its only quieter than the stock one

. One last note before I order everything tonight for my new build. Any issues with something that big fitting in a Antec Sonata III case with a Gigabyte GA_P35C_DS3R M/B?