Would you require a cooler if you don't plan to overclock?
Would you require a cooler if you don't plan to overclock?
Would a 34€ cooler be necessary for the i5-6500 without overclocking, given the Asus B150 Pro Gaming/Aura motherboard?
You don't necessarily require an after-market CPU cooler, though it can help achieve a quieter and cooler system. Intel CPUs are already quite efficient. Excessive fan noise often stems from fan size—smaller fans tend to be noisier than larger ones. Switching to a cooler with a 90mm fan (common in Intel models) might not significantly lower the noise, but it could reduce it more. A 120mm fan would be much quieter, though it would add to the system's size and expense.
Using an aftermarket cooler is often beneficial for extending the lifespan of the CPU. Temperature is the primary factor that affects chip performance.
Really, the only benefits would likely be a quieter PC and slightly lower temperatures. I own an FX8320 and the stock cooler sounded like a jet plane, whereas my Cryorig H7 is much quieter and maintains its cooler performance. If you can afford it, it's definitely worth considering.
Would you like my advice on purchasing a more affordable cooler just in case?
actually the main benefit would likely be a quieter system and slightly reduced temperatures. I own an FX8320 and the stock cooler felt like a jet engine, whereas my Cryorig H7 is much quieter and maintains its temperature better. If you can afford it, it's definitely worth considering.
Would I require a 34€ cooler (Cryorig H7) if I don’t plan to overclock an i5-6500? The motherboard is an Asus B150 Pro Gaming/Aura. Thanks in advance.
The built-in cooler should suffice based on case and graphics cooling, but upgrading to the M9i by Cryorig would be better. The H7 seems excessive.
Links: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/LPVBD...cooler-m9i
http://www.cryorig.com/m9_us.php
The sound comes only from the fan; its size seems to be around 80mm. To reduce noise, you just need a quieter fan—remove the old one from the heatsink. If possible, the heatsink has mounting features that make swapping the fan straightforward. I own two heatsinks with round clips and four standoffs suitable for 80mm fans; they can be taken off by removing screws or prying off a few plastic clips. The fans fit easily without taking the whole heatsink off the board. You can purchase good-quality fans on Amazon or eBay for about £5-10 each, especially if you buy just one; look for a high-powered silent static pressure model.