- CPU - BX80601950 [i7-950 Bloomfield][socket 1366]
MoBo - ASUS Sabertooth X58 [full ATX]
Mem - 3 * 2 GiBi PC3-8500
Vid - PNY GeForce 9400GT
The reviews of the 9400 indicate that it is already "fairly quiet", but not so for the i7. One reviewer called Intel's fan & heatsink "junk". I've already resigned myself to getting a replacement cooler but can't afford to go overboard. My problem is that when i look at the posted list of recommended heatsinks i feel overwhelmed. After i eliminate the ones that don't fit my socket i still have too many left to choose from...
Given that the GPU is relatively modest, i expect almost all the heat will be coming from the CPU. What i don't have a grasp on is whether this prospective system will be relatively hotter or cooler than average. How much cooling should i plan on?
Bonus Question: Intel's 'Turbo Boost' essentially overclocks the CPU on the fly. Does this complicate the decision of how much cooling to provide?
Advance Thanks,