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If you're not overclocking then I would say no. The stock coolers are designed to keep the CPU at decent temps during normal operation and most do that pretty well.

Quick question, if you don't and are not planning to overclock your CPU, is it worth it to get an Non-Stock cooler? I have never used anything other than the CPU fan that comes with the CPU for my cooling

Awesome write-up, Jarrod!

As far as coolers, I'm using some Zalman cooler that seems to work well too.

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Excellent little write up Jarrod. Should help anyone looking to get their macheen better for BC2 :)

Just regarding CPU coolers, if you want something a little cheaper, but still leet, I have a [url=http://www.techfuels.com/attachments/processors/12102d1249367857-cooler-master-hyper-n520-main.jpg]Coolermaster Hyper N-520[/url] and it keeps things naas and cool.
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That is a nice little cooler, and as mentioned a little cheaper. Current price on it is R328.32. Only thing I'll say is that we haven't tested it with a decent overclock yet (get to it Phats!! ;) ). The V8 I have read a good few reviews on, and they all indicate that it gives good results.

Ultimately, the point that I want to make is that it's a good idea to get an aftermarket cooler, and not stick with the stock CPU coolers provided by the manufacturers. Another thing that's good to bear in mind is that most modern coolers are mounted through the motherboard and attached to a backplate. This means that in the majority of cases, you'll need to remove the motherboard in order to install the fan. This is one very good reason to buy the cooler at the same time as you buy the motherboard and CPU. It's a pain in the arse having to remove your motherboard from it's case once it's been installed...

[quote="Th0r_23 "]I like the amd option that Paul got(BTW which gpu are you using?) add maybe one of the coolers that Phat's are ref to....

Will be doing a complete upgrade in about 2 months and this gives me a sense of direction, I will however be doing a FULL system upgrade and will also be upgrading my Box,GPU,LCD.....
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I kept my old GPU, didn't have to upgrade that. I am using the ASUS EN8800GT 1Gb

Thanks J for writing this up as in the near future this is going to help me a lot....

I like the amd option that Paul got(BTW which gpu are you using?) add maybe one of the coolers that Phat's are ref to....

Will be doing a complete upgrade in about 2 months and this gives me a sense of direction, I will however be doing a FULL system upgrade and will also be upgrading my Box,GPU,LCD.....

Excellent little write up Jarrod. Should help anyone looking to get their macheen better for BC2 :)

Just regarding CPU coolers, if you want something a little cheaper, but still leet, I have a [url=http://www.techfuels.com/attachments/processors/12102d1249367857-cooler-master-hyper-n520-main.jpg]Coolermaster Hyper N-520[/url] and it keeps things naas and cool.

Well from personal experience I can highly recommend the mid-range upgrade to the AMD Phenom. Admittedly I have only tested it on BC2 and not other "heavy" apps, it runs like a dream!

this is great stuff was good to look through this... and get an eggzpert opinion on the subject.

Will def take this into consideration pending a lighter finical year might even consider the Quad core route... Like you said many pro's and con's to the different options available.

GRRReat advise there SirDragz... on the pulse of the serious gamer i see :p