Stock Cooler For overcloack
Stock Cooler For overcloack
I wouldn't suggest it. The stock cooler isn't designed for overclocking. For better safety, consider getting a third-party option. I suggest the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO with Arctic Thermal Paste. It's around $35 for both, and possibly even less now.
It's not possible to significantly increase the performance of an i3-4170 by overclocking. A minor adjustment to the BCLK could offer a slight gain, but it's not a worthwhile investment.
Eximo:
It's not really possible to overclock an i3-4170, just a minor adjustment to the BCLK before instability occurs. This would give about a 50-100Mhz gain, which isn't a big deal. I assumed he was referring to the standard cooler from that chip, but maybe he got another one. That's what I thought, though it could be different.
Well if that is the case, then it really depends on the CPU. Something like a G3258 could be overclocked quite a bit with a stock cooler from an i3-4170. Certainly an aftermarket cooler is still better in any case.
The Evo 212 is one of the taller coolers out there, so be sure there is enough room for it. Plenty of rifle coolers in that price range that perform equally well and are shorter.
Cryorig H7 is popular, Xigmatek, BeQuiet, Thermaltake. More expensive brands like Phanteks and Noctua.
Eximo :
Well if that is the case, then it really depends on the CPU. Something like a G3258 could be overclocked quite a bit with a stock cooler from an i3-4170. Certainly an aftermarket cooler is still better in any case.
The Evo 212 is one of the taller coolers out there, so be sure there is enough room for it. Plenty of rifle coolers in that price range that perform equally well and are shorter.
Cryorig H7 is popular, Xigmatek, BeQuiet, Thermaltake. More expensive brands like Phanteks and Noctua.
This is true. It can be a clearance issue. Either way, if your CPU is a K version, and your motherboard supports it, an aftermarket cooler is the way to go