Stock Or Aftermarket?

Kornowski

Kornowski

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Hi,

I'll be soon to get my E6300 (can't wait) and as you know it comes with the stock Intel heatsink and fan, Is this any good?

I was looking at getting the Zalman CNPS9500, but it's HUGE and I don't know if it would fit in my case... Also, Is it any good and worth the £30 ($60) extra?

One last thing, If I was to buy one a little while after would I have to take the MOBO off to put it on?

Thanks for all your help :)
 
zalman are very good but i think you would have to take the mobo out to fit it,if i was you i would use the stock fan but with artic silver past instead of the crap that is supplied with the cpu.
 
I run that model here already. The 92mm fan surrounded by the copper fins can make it seem a little awkward at first. You simply have to unplug a few things and make sure you apply the AS5 correctly. In most cases you can lower it right down inplace and secure it. The AS5 should be applied in a circular motion somewhat since you will see where there is a little separation of the silver at first glance.

You apply about a rasin sized amount and then seat the 9500 down evenly. The AS5 iwll then spread evenly across. The awkward part is the size while not being that heavy. You install it after the board is in not with it out.
 
Can you show me a few pictures of it please?

I don't know if it will fit in my case, my case is 18.3 cm wide... Don't know if it would fit?

So, you apply it once the board is in, any reasons for this?
 
Your Dell case if you still plan to keep that will probably be a little tight since they kind of look like AT rather then then the standard atx mid towers. But the screen capture here shows different views with one mounted. With the harness out of the way it can be lowered right in on most mid tower cases without any problems. Try to fit a board down inplace with it already on would awkward and have the wieght factor ro consider.



At the link here you have to scroll down and click on the small image to open it up to see what is shown here. http://www.coolerguys.com/840556025061.html
 
I find the stock heatsink to be fine for running the CPU at stock settings, and for mild overclocks that don't involve increasing the VCore. On an E6300, this usually means at least a 25% overclock, after which you'll need to start increasing VCore and an aftermarket heatsink would be advisable.
 
You apply about a rasin sized amount and then seat the 9500 down evenly. The AS5 iwll then spread evenly across. The awkward part is the size while not being that heavy. You install it after the board is in not with it out.
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1) A raisin amount is FAR too much, you only need the tiniest amount, about 1/4 of a raisin
2) You should spread the AS5 with your finger (though a plastic bag) BEFORE you apply the heatsink. The pressure of the heat sink will NOT be enough to evenly spread the AS5
Instruction can be found on the website
http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm
 
PC eye said:
Your Dell case if you still plan to keep that will probably be a little tight since they kind of look like AT rather then then the standard atx mid towers. But the screen capture here shows different views with one mounted. With the harness out of the way it can be lowered right in on most mid tower cases without any problems. Try to fit a board down inplace with it already on would awkward and have the wieght factor ro consider.



At the link here you have to scroll down and click on the small image to open it up to see what is shown here. http://www.coolerguys.com/840556025061.html
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I don't have a Dell case, it's a case that I bought.
If I got one I may put it on the MOBO and then lie my case on it's side and but the MOBO in the case then, It's what I did last time.

ceewi1 said:
I find the stock heatsink to be fine for running the CPU at stock settings, and for mild overclocks that don't involve increasing the VCore. On an E6300, this usually means at least a 25% overclock, after which you'll need to start increasing VCore and an aftermarket heatsink would be advisable.
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Right, So I may not need an aftermarket one, Hmmm, I don't know which to go for, I heard the stock on get's very hot?
 
I would suggest an after market HSF, it also wont limit you if you plan on over clocking as well.
 
As APJ said, thats way too much. Once the heatsink is pressed down, there is only the tinniest layer between the heatsink and the IHS, just enough to fill in the small gaps. I would recommend a drop about the size of a grain of rice.
 
Ok, So only a small amount of thermal paste, is it essential to get arctic silver?

So, the stock one would be Ok for small OC's or stock use?
 
The stock heatsink and stock thermal paste are fine for any overclocking, as long as you leave the voltage set to stock (ie, 1.35V not auto).

I did some minor overclocking when I first built my computer, with stock heatsink and pre-applied paste. Nice temps as well, due to airflow.
 
Ok, so I would set the voltage to 1.35 and just increase the FSB a little?
Right, Well, if the temps are bad, I'll consider getting a new cooler, but I think I'll give them a try :P
 
Yeah, I'll be getting an E6300 so I don't know what he voltage for that is, I think I'll leave the stock cooler and maybe get another CPU cooler if it isn't that good.
 
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