Aftermarket heatsink/fan

Twiki

Twiki

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So guys, what makes a good HS/F for the i5-3570 (non-K)?

I have a Xigmatek Gigas cube case which is very roomy and the motherboard lies flat on the bottom so the weight shouldn't be a problem.

I have my CPU turbo-locked at 3.8 Ghz on all cores and the highest temp were 52C (core 1). No cause for alarm right? I have the alarm set at 60C in the BIOS just in case.

Would like to cool the CPU more so what your favorites? My case is set up for water cooling but not interested in that.
 
There's really no need for you to get an aftermarket cooler since you're not overclocking and your temps are well in the safe zone. The CM Hyper 212+ is a popular choice. Coupled with some Arctic Silver 5 and you'll get a nice drop in temperatures.
 
I don't know if that was the highest temp as I've read it while idle. I don't play extreme games and the only 3D game I play in Duke Nukem 3D and hidden objects games.
 
You don't necessarily need a better cooler just if you're overclocking. Even if you're just looking for cooler temps they're useful.

I have the CoolerMaster Hyper N520 and I really like it.
 
You should set your alarm at 75+, your temps are very good.
I you want to overclock, it depends on what clockspeed you're looking.

The coolers recommended in the posts above are good for a small/medium overclock.
 
Yes. Sorta. It's overclocking that the chip is designed out of the box to do with the stock cooler. You don't need a new cooler for turbo, it should work fine with the stock cooler since it's designed for just that. Unless you have an issue with the noise that the stock cooler puts out, spending money on a cooler is simply a waste. Besides I don't think the 3570 has much overclocking potential since it's got a locked multiplier.
 
Must be the $87 price that's not popular but that sure is a wicked fan.

I just learned that I'll void my warranty if I used an HS/F that's not supplied with the CPU so I'll leave it alone. At least y'all said the temps are good so thanks fellas.

EDIT: by the way, that fan will fit in my case, it's a big cube case and plenty roomy. The way it's designed, no cooling issues at all. Love that thing.

 
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imsati said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118138

Surprised this isn't more popular. 2 sets of fins each cooled by a separate fan. My i5-4570S rarely goes above 30C under a load. It's pretty massive though, so MoBo/Case space may be an issue.

Seriously, it's huge.
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The size is why I don't own one. It's too big.

Twiki said:
I just learned that I'll void my warranty if I used an HS/F that's not supplied with the CPU so I'll leave it alone. At least y'all said the temps are good so thanks fellas.
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Since when do you void your warranty by putting a different fan on?
 
That sounds like bull to me. If it doesn't say it in the paperwork for the processor anywhere then I doubt that's true. And yeah they really don't have a way to prove that either.
 
Yeah, I looked up the warranty on the CPU/HSF retail boxed and no mention on the HSF.

Maybe the tech knows something I don't know.
 
Denther said:
There's really no need for you to get an aftermarket cooler since you're not overclocking and your temps are well in the safe zone. The CM Hyper 212+ is a popular choice. Coupled with some Arctic Silver 5 and you'll get a nice drop in temperatures.
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+1 on the CM Hyper 212 Plus. I used Tuniq TX-2 though instead of AC5, but either will work wonders.
 
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Yeah, I looked up the warranty on the CPU/HSF retail boxed and no mention on the HSF.

Maybe the tech knows something I don't know.
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If its nowhere in the warranty sheet, and there's no way to proove that you used one, its not a big deal.
 
Aaaah the blind leading the blind :)

Yes, it does void the warranty to use a third party heatsink, however it cannot be proven. Should anything go wrong with your CPU (extremely unlikely) within the warranty period you do not sent back your entire computer, just the chip, so you whip it out, clean off the thermal paste and send it back. As the cooler's don't physically alter the CPU package at all, you cannot tell whether it had the stock heatsink or an aftermarket heatsink on there.

http://download.intel.com/support/processors/sb/warranty_procts_english.pdf

Intel warrants to the purchaser of the Product (defined herein as the boxed Intel® processor and the accompanying thermal solution)...

Intel does not warrant that the Product will be free from design defects or errors known as “errata.” Current characterized errata are
available upon request. Further, this Limited Warranty does NOT cover:
...
• damage to the Product due to external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power, abnormal electrical, mechanical or
environmental conditions, usage not in accordance with product instructions, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or
improper testing
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When purchased as a retail unit with the CPU and heatsink together, they are seen as one unit. To use a different heatsink rather than the one supplied is seen as altering the product and therefore voids the warranty, as well as improper installation which again voids the warranty.

It is right there on the warranty sheet for those that "read" it ;)
 
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Man you really gotta read the fine print to find that. It doesn't even outright say it that if you use an aftermarket cooler it voids the warranty. Seems like it's in there for legal reasons so Intel can pull that card if needed.
 
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