Do I need a better CPU cooler?

F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking Do I need a better CPU cooler?

MLGFly
Junior Member

12-02-2016, 03:44 AM

I purchased a Dell XPS 8900 last year and upgraded the GPU to enable VR gaming. Although the stock tower isn't specifically built for gaming, it provides decent airflow. Should I upgrade the stock heatsink now that I've installed a more demanding video card?
My current setup includes:
Intel Core i7-6700 Skylake @ 3.4GHz*
16GB DDR4 RAM*
Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming
1TB HDD*
Corsair CX750M 750W PSU
*stock components

MLGFly

12-02-2016, 03:44 AM #1

iValeen_
Junior Member

12-02-2016, 07:16 AM

It seems like the setup is working well. According to the manual, most tower coolers behave similarly. The one included with your PC is adequate.

iValeen_

12-02-2016, 07:16 AM #2

It seems like the setup is working well. According to the manual, most tower coolers behave similarly. The one included with your PC is adequate.

joeyman108
Member

12-04-2016, 06:42 AM

Unless it's getting too hot, I'd let it be. It might be using a special mount, but I'm not sure. Which model are you asking about?

joeyman108

12-04-2016, 06:42 AM #3

Unless it's getting too hot, I'd let it be. It might be using a special mount, but I'm not sure. Which model are you asking about?

zubz786
Member

12-04-2016, 07:29 AM

It seems like the setup is working well. According to the manual, most tower coolers behave similarly. The one included with your PC should be adequate.

zubz786

12-04-2016, 07:29 AM #4

It seems like the setup is working well. According to the manual, most tower coolers behave similarly. The one included with your PC should be adequate.