Using a stock cooler for an i7 6700k, good idea for a nonoverclocker?

[johnny]

Just bought the i7 6700k, and it doesn't include a cooler. Is it okay to reuse my stock cooler from my ivy-bridge processor? It fits in the board, but I'm worried it may overheat. I'm not a overclocker, will the temps be safe? Any help is apperciated, thanks.

[_I_]

the stock cooler is fne for stock speeds
the stock ivy cooler will be just as good (they are closer to 90w)

when you want to overclock, you will need a better cooler

[Leyna ≽^•⩊•^≼ 🦐]

Try to get a normal boxed cooler for the CPU, you don't need anything powerful if you don't overclock.

[johnny]

Originally posted by _I_:

the stock cooler is fne for stock speeds
the stock ivy cooler will be just as good (they are closer to 90w)

when you want to overclock, you will need a better cooler

Thank you!

Originally posted by Roxy:

Try to get a normal boxed cooler for the CPU, you don't need anything powerful if you don't overclock.

Thank you for your post! Yeah I do plan on upgrading it in the near future, but it's only temporary solution for the moment.

[Revelene]

Why did you get an overclockable CPU if you don't want to overclock?

It might work. I've not exactly heard of anyone doing it.

Better, more efficient coolers don't cost much... but you could try the intel cooler if you really want too.

I'd recommend buying a decent cooler.

[Leyna ≽^•⩊•^≼ 🦐]

Originally posted by Revelene:

Why did you get an overclockable CPU if you don't want to overclock?

I have an i5 4690k, I could overclock it too but I don't do it and I use my boxed cooler that came with it.

-Roxy

[Revelene]

Originally posted by Roxy:

Originally posted by Revelene:

Why did you get an overclockable CPU if you don't want to overclock?

I have an i5 4690k, I could overclock it too but I don't do it and I use my boxed cooler that came with it.

-Roxy

Cool story. What was the point in telling me this?

[Leyna ≽^•⩊•^≼ 🦐]

Originally posted by Revelene:

Originally posted by Roxy:

I have an i5 4690k, I could overclock it too but I don't do it and I use my boxed cooler that came with it.

-Roxy

Cool story. What was the point in telling me this?

That it doesn't matter if you buy an overclockable CPU or not, the user can do with it what they want to.

Don't be so angry, I was just trying to be nice / helpful :-)

[johnny]

Originally posted by Revelene:

Why did you get an overclockable CPU if you don't want to overclock?

It might work. I've not exactly heard of anyone doing it.

Better, more efficient coolers don't cost much... but you could try the intel cooler if you really want too.

I'd recommend buying a decent cooler.

I got the unlocked processor on sale for about the same amount as the locked one, so I thought it would be a better solution to just go ahead and get the unlocked one. Like I said, this isn't for a long term solution, I just need to make sure if I decide to launch a game with the stock cooler inplace my rig won't burst into flames.

[Revelene]

Originally posted by Roxy:

Originally posted by Revelene:

Cool story. What was the point in telling me this?

That it doesn't matter if you buy an overclockable CPU or not, the user can do with it what they want to.

Don't be so angry, I was just trying to be nice / helpful :-)

Who's angry? I simply asked what your point was as it was not clear.

He said he is not an overclocker and doesn't want to overclock. He made that clear. I would assume that he knew this at the time of purchasing the CPU.

Usually people inexperienced with computers will buy parts, simply based on rating or reviews without knowing what they are buying.

Paying more for an unlocked multiplier and never modifying it is just wasted money.

I know people can do whatever they want. The ability of choice was never on trial. It was a simple question. Most people that I ask this question of tend to say they had no clue that was what the "K"ment, and thought it ment that it was a better version.

Also, the intel cooler may be just fine for stock settings... but that does not change my suggestion for a better cooler.

[Black Mambo № 5]

If you can afford it, getting a 30-40$ cooler is any given day better than running a stock cooler, whether you are overclocking anything or not.

[Revelene]

Originally posted by nogg:

Originally posted by Revelene:

Why did you get an overclockable CPU if you don't want to overclock?

It might work. I've not exactly heard of anyone doing it.

Better, more efficient coolers don't cost much... but you could try the intel cooler if you really want too.

I'd recommend buying a decent cooler.

I got the unlocked processor on sale for about the same amount as the locked one, so I thought it would be a better solution to just go ahead and get the unlocked one. Like I said, this isn't for a long term solution, I just need to make sure if I decide to launch a game with the stock cooler inplace my rig won't burst into flames.

Good decision.

If you ever want to overclock, the option is there. It is also rather easy to do too.

You don't have to worry about your system bursting into flames (lol). The intel cooler may not be a super efficient cooler... things may get warm, but it will definitely work good enough to keep it within safe operating temps at stock settings.

[johnny]

Originally posted by Revelene:

Originally posted by nogg:

I got the unlocked processor on sale for about the same amount as the locked one, so I thought it would be a better solution to just go ahead and get the unlocked one. Like I said, this isn't for a long term solution, I just need to make sure if I decide to launch a game with the stock cooler inplace my rig won't burst into flames.

Good decision.

If you ever want to overclock, the option is there. It is also rather easy to do too.

You don't have to worry about your system bursting into flames (lol). The intel cooler may not be a super efficient cooler... things may get warm, but it will definitely work good enough to keep it within safe operating temps at stock settings.

yeah, the board I decided to go with comes with some "5 way optimization" overclocking utility thing, kind of bootleg if I'm honest. i much rather overclock manually then have some program do it for me (also kind of takes the fun out of it). i'm not a temp freak by any means, i don't mind my system getting a little warm, I just don't want it to reach unsafe levels then have to return some ♥♥♥♥ because something got fried.

[Black Mambo № 5]

Originally posted by nogg:

i'm not a temp freak by any means, i don't mind my system getting a little warm, I just don't want it to reach unsafe levels then have to return some ♥♥♥♥ because something got fried.

Then you should most certainly consider getting a decent cooler.
Stock coolers will get toasted once you start OC'ing.