Looking for decent CPU cooler

[Killa]

Hey guys, I just want to know if anyone knows a decent low-priced CPU cooler for the "Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 1.80GHz Socket 775 OEM Processor" to be exact. My price range is up to only $30.00. There's too many to choose from out there that I have to ask the more experienced here.

 

[I-Die-Often]

Highest rated CPU HSF on Newegg is compatible with 775 and only cost $20.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

I use a Zalman 9500, but it is closer to $50.

 

[Killa]

Thanks!

 

[AWPerator]

The freezer 7 pro is killer reliable, but I think the Zalman 9500 looks way more awesome.

If you're a bit on the green side with computers, I would suggest the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro, as the Zalman requires you to remove your motherboard to install it.

 

[JoHoN69]

I agree with i die often I own a freezer 7 pro and it works great!!

 

[Blue Stealth]

yeah basically just stick with the thermals if you can and youll be fine.

thermaltake
thermalright

both companies make the top cpu coolers out there. I myself have the thermaltake maxorb, but its possible to find cheaper ones.

 

[Deathscythe]

Highest rated CPU HSF on Newegg is compatible with 775 and only cost $20.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134

yep thats the one I have on my new pc

 

[I-Die-Often]

On a 775, you do not have to reomve the mobo to install the 9500....

 

[-Jv-]

I currently use a ThermalTake MaxOrb to cool my AMD x2 6400+ @3.2GHz (max 50?c 100%load)

 

[Homie Q]

and dont forget teh Artic Silver 5

 

[Atten]

I've got a Freezer 7 on my Q6600. OC'd @ 3.6Ghz (2.4 stock) and it didn't get above 60C. (Not to say the OC was stable, though.)