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So i am in need of an HTPC cpu cooler because I'm currently using the stock cooler and I have so little to choose from

either the deep cool gamer storm gabriel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856007

or the cooler master vortex plus
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=cooler+master+vortex+plus&N=-1&isNodeId=1

or Should I also take into consideration the Noctua L9i/L9a?

ohh and by the way, my CPU is a i5 4690 and I use it for gaming(such as watchdogs on medium settings)

thanks in advance!
 
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I'd definitely get the Noctua.
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/5135/noctua_nh_l9i_low_profile_cpu_cooler_review/index9.html

It's going to be basically inaudible in idle and should be drowned out by the graphics card while gaming. I've built LOTS of systems so I've compared a lot of coolers. Just wish the price would come down.

FYI, it's "L9i" for Intel ("i" for Intel and "a" for AMD).

Make sure you properly setup your fan control software for the motherboard for the CPU and any case fans, if any.
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I'd definitely get the Noctua.
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/5135/noctua_nh_l9i_low_profile_cpu_cooler_review/index9.html

It's going to be basically inaudible in idle and should be drowned out by the graphics card while gaming. I've built LOTS of systems so I've compared a lot of coolers. Just wish the price would come down.

FYI, it's "L9i" for Intel ("i" for Intel and "a" for AMD).

Make sure you properly setup your fan control software for the motherboard for the CPU and any case fans, if any.
 
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