Do I need a Alternative Heatsink?

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I have Intel Pentium G2020, it is not overclocked (i guess) but still should I bother getting this heatsink for my processor just so that my processor stays at room temperature while I am doing some heavy processor based stuff?

AKC

Posted 2016-03-18T12:34:27.787

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1The stock Intel fan is enough to keep the CPU's temperature within the specifications of the product. – Ramhound – 2016-03-18T12:47:17.330

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No. If a CPU ships with a cooling solution then that one is usually good enough for a normal setup.

You only need to change/improve the cooling if you are doing non standard things. E.g. if you:

  • Use the desktop in a very hot place where ambient temperatures are very high.
  • Or when you overclock (and thus increase power used and heat generated on the CPU).
  • Or it you want to use a less noisy solution.

But in general: no, no need to change. And the CPU is allowed to get hot (just not too hot). But under standard conditions it no change is needed.

Hennes

Posted 2016-03-18T12:34:27.787

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thanks, you saved me some money but I am still worried about the lasting of my processor, I know that the processor doesn't get hot but it would be good if you gave me some advise to keep the CPU clean – AKC – 2016-03-19T07:07:43.983

Just one: use common sense. Air flow is a flow, so place fans to blow cold air in and warm air out (not all fans blowing out or all blowing in). Accasionally remove dust (rarely in a clean house, a bit more if you have a cat or other hair shadding pet). Nothing special. Just common sense. – Hennes – 2016-03-19T16:13:57.570

well then, I am using my sense and I have decided to Attach a 120 mm Fan in front with air filter sucking air in and 2x 80 mm fan in back blowing air away and whole cabinet closed – AKC – 2016-03-25T11:02:48.270

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