[Does10]

Yea I'm wanting to get a cooler that will keep it cool, and I'm going with a 430 because I'm wanting to learn how ot overclock, and i figured i could do it with not to much invested but still be able to upgrade if needed/wanted. Would a Mugen 2 work out okay?

And sorry if i posted this in the wrong section.

 

[technodanvan]

Honestly the stock cooler would almost be enough for that processor (don't need much additional voltage for a 100% overclock on many of them), so virtually any aftermarket cooler will be fine.

 

[Does10]

okay, and if i decided to upgrade eventually to a E8400 that mugen would be sufficient for that as well?

 

[Angmaar]

Yes the Mugen should be good but if you want the best go with the Primotech Megahalem.

Also, you would want OCZ Freeze thermal paste and some nice 38mm fans.

 

[Mr. Stroker]

The Mugen would be good for the 8400. The only problem with that cooler is most of the reviews I have read hate the mounting setup.

I would personally go with the xig 1283

 

[D3TH.GRUNT]

i was fiddling with my celeron 420 a few days ago, got it up to 2.8Ghz from 1.6Ghz with only bumping up the vcore a little, temps were like mid 60C's in IBT with my noctua, so temps shouldn't be an issue with almost any aftermarket HSF.

 

[Anirk]

Actually I put a 430 into my gf lil bro's computer and it ran really really hot with an older zalman hsf. Have no idea why =/

I overclocked it to 3.6 ghz though =) Ran really well but at ~ 70C on load. Cheap chip anyway that I got from frys for 40 dollars with mobo. Ended up selling the motherboard off.