Temperature Difference Between Standard and Non-Original CPU Coolers
When you build a PC , your CPU usually comes with a small cooler, but people often recommend upgrading to a larger aftermarket cooler for cooler, quieter performance. But how much does it really help? Linus Tech Tips has tested three coolers.
Most of the tests showed roughly what you’d expect: a $ 30 heatsink like the Cooler Master T4 or Hyper 212 EVO dropped temperatures significantly. Specifically, in their tests, they showed a drop of about 10 degrees at standard speeds, which is good, but not entirely necessary if you are not overclocking, in which case the extra cooling will give you more room. A universal water cooling loop will give you even more space, but for the price, you might be better off just buying a better processor.
Of course, it’s not just the temperature – even if you’re just running your CPU at stock speeds, the aftermarket cooler will be much quieter than those noisy stock Intel heatsinks, which might be worth the upgrade for some.
Again, this is nothing new, but it’s nice to see some of the numbers behind the products, so when building your PC, you can be sure you’re buying the best parts for your setup. Watch the video to see more.
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