Do I need to buy a Heatsink?

mackio · 31-Mar-2009, 05:14 AM #1

I'm building a computer and I am not sure if a heatsink is required. The case I'm getting has fans in it so my question is do I need to buy a heatsink separately?

Case: Thermaltake Spedo Advance
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400

Thanks,

Mackio

BG-0 · 31-Mar-2009, 05:24 AM #2

If it's a retail boxed CPU, the included Intel stock heatsink will be enough. If it's not, you will need a separate heatsink. ACF7Pro should be okay: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134

**crjdriver** · 31-Mar-2009, 09:52 AM #3

That is a very good hsf. I have the arctic freezer pro for the amd socket and it works very well. Keeps an amd 6400+ running pretty cool.

hrlow2 · 31-Mar-2009, 10:20 AM #4

Withouta CPU heatsink, you can send your CPU and motherboard to PC Heaven in a very short time.

Awood1337 · 02-Apr-2009, 03:32 PM #5

Use stock Heat sink yes..
No heat sink? never

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