stock I7 heatsink?

[fndngemo]

Getting ready to build a new gaming rig. It's going to include a asus rampage ii gene motherboard, an I7 920 processor, and a hd 5770 gpu. All of this will be housed in an antec mini p180. I have no intention of overclocking at this point.

My question is this. Is there any reason I should spend the extra money on an aftermarket heatsink? I don't plan on overclocking, and unless it's absolutely deafening, the noise shouldn't bother me too much. What I am concerned about is the overall stability of the computer. I had originally planned on using a v351 case, but am passing on it due to heat issues with an I7 CPU. I know the mini p180 has superior cooling, but I just want to make sure it will be enough.

 

[2March]

I don't think you need anything more than the standard heatsink. You may want to keep an eye on the temps in the beginning but only under full load with hyperthreading on temps may get out of hand (80's).

But I would get one anyway if I were you. Seen the CM Hyper Z600 for about 18 euro's lately and it will allow you fanless cooling of the CPU and lower temps than with stock cooling.

It's up to you.

 

[Skott]

In the OP's case sound would be the main issue for getting a aftermarket hsf I'm thinking. Of course pretty much anything he gets will also cool better as well. I'd say look for something in the $20-$40 range and is easy to install if you plan to get one. No need to spend a lot of money when you don't have to. Like 2March said, 'Its up to you'.