Do i need a CPU cooler?

[romero]

I am building a computer and will be running:

Q9450
Biostar TP45 HP
2 Gig Ram
2-200gb harddrives
750w psu

I wont be overclocking the processor. Do you guys recommend getting an aftermarket CPU cooler?

 

[RonB]

Stock HS/F will be fine.

 

[ronto]

I'm running my Q9450 with the stock fan non-OC'd.
CPU Temp ~34c

 

[baleedit]

Nevermind. Was a question about stock parts and no overclock and being on Hardforum. Disregard

 

[hafaznmatt]

Stock fan should be fine for you =)

 

[Sojuuk]

Nevermind. Was a question about stock parts and no overclock and being on Hardforum. Disregard

[H]ardocp does not mean [H]ardlyhelpful.

as stated intel will always give you something that is ENOUGH to keep what you bought in safe temps.

 

[devil22]

I am building a computer and will be running:

Q9450
Biostar TP45 HP
2 Gig Ram
2-200gb harddrives
750w psu

I wont be overclocking the processor. Do you guys recommend getting an aftermarket CPU cooler?

I'm not sure if the current HSFs are any different, but the HSF I got with my Core 2 Extreme 2.93Ghz dual core CPU made a HELLUVA LOT of racket when I played games and did other cpu intensive things. Installed a Thermaltake V1 and now it's always quiet, but I wouldn't buy a V1 for a new build (only got the V1 because it installs without needing access to the bottom of the motherboard, which is stuck in my case because a screw won't come out), I might go for a Noctua NH-U12P if I were building today, supposively very quiet. If on the other hand you don't mind the sound of a tornado when playing games and watching movies, the stock HSF will work..

 

[Modred189]

The only reason to replace is is if you think it is too loud. If you feel it is, look into spending ~30-40 for a really nice, quiet cooler. Specifically, check out the zalman CNPS9700, I loved mine.

 

[fss69]

The stock intel coolers are usually pretty quiet. Btw, is that 750W PSU from another build? I hope you didn't buy it specifically for this rig since that's way, way overkill for integrated graphics.