Best Low Profile CPU Cooler?

zaxon415

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Case: Source 210
Mobo: FM2-A75MA-E35
CPU: Athlon X4 760k (100w)
Budget: Nothing over $100.

I'm looking into investing into a new CPU cooler. I currently have the 212+ but it's just so bulky. It just barely fits in my case, it actually touches the side panel when I close it. I want to get a smaller cooler to make room and have better air flow. I was looking into the Noctua NH-L9A but I read in one of the reviews that it doesn't work too good on a 100w CPU. I'm not sure if he was overclocking or not. I do not plan on overclocking. I would prefer air cooling as I have seen horror stories about water cooling and I just don't wan to risk it. Thanks!
 

zaxon415

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Yeah that's partially my problem, I have very little space between cooler and ram. Currently the 212+ is right on top of the heat spreader on one of the rams.
 

zaxon415

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Nope, I have g.skill ripjaws. I don't exactly have much to spend on both.