heatsink for intel C2D E6300

[anggun999]

hi....
I was wondering.. I just bought an intel C2D E6300 box. Should I get a new heatsink to handle the overclocking?
at which point can I still use my original heatsink? ( which settings of frequency?)

and without any overclocking, I get over 50 degrees celcius on idle, is that normal?
thanks

 

[Cromewell]

No 50C is too hot for that on stock settings. Either the heatsink isn't installed properly or you have no airflow in your case.

 

[Geoff]

Yes 50C is on the hot side if its all on stock. LGA775 heatsinks can be a pain to install, and most likely you didnt snap all 4 corners and lock them in properly.