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    Cpu

    im not sure whether this goes in here or in help, i was just wondering whether i need a CPU cooler for an intel dual core e6300.

    the case will have 2 x 120mm fans


    thanks

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    yes, you cant run it without a cooler. The retail boxed E6300 come with a cooler and the OEM ones dont.
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    aha, no worries im getting reatail boxed one.

    thanks alot

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    Or get the OEM version and buy an aftermarket cpu, which will be quieter and keep temps a bit lower.

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    • Blitzen's system
      • Motherboard:
      • ABIT iX38 QuadGT
      • CPU:
      • Intel Quad Q6600 @ 3.6Ghz : 30 Degrees Idle - 41-46 Degrees Load
      • Memory:
      • 4 x 1GB OCZ Platinum PC6400 @ 4-4-4-12
      • Storage:
      • 2 x 500GB Samsung Spinpoints - RAID 0
      • Graphics card(s):
      • GTX 285
      • PSU:
      • Enermax MODU 82+ 625W
      • Case:
      • Antec Nine Hundred
      • Operating System:
      • Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
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    Quote Originally Posted by x64united View Post
    Or get the OEM version and buy an aftermarket cpu, which will be quieter and keep temps a bit lower.

    Which is by far the better option.

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