Summary
Most CPUs come bundled with a half-decent stock cooler.
So, is it really worth it?
Stock coolers do a decent job keeping your processor sufficiently cool while doing lighter tasks and gaming.
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The manufacturer wouldn’t include them otherwise.
The other use case isoverclocking.
However, what if you used the budget allocated for an aftermarket cooler to purchase a better processor instead?
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What About Processors Without Included Coolers?
AMD and Intel don’t ship coolers with some of their higher-end CPUs, like theThreadripper/Xeonworkstation processors.
This way, they can save some money on the cooler and pass the savings on to you.
