General Intel HEDT Xeon/i7 details Talk about performance and compatibility across various systems
General Intel HEDT Xeon/i7 details Talk about performance and compatibility across various systems
The CPU cooler is placed on the CPU cooler but not on the northbridge. This might not be ideal since the motherboard was built around the stock cooler that directs air downward.
I’d consider including a fan and check if it makes a difference; it should work fine but shouldn’t cause too much hassle if you already have one.