Cooling for Core 2 Quad Q6600

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I was given a Q6600 when a friend upgraded his PC. I've checked the mainboard specs and know that it will handle the newer CPU but I need to upgrade the cooler from the stock cooler that was on my Core 2 Duo. Can anyone suggest a decent cooler that is reasonably priced? I have about $30 to spend and I have Amazon Prime. Thanks!
 

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I have plenty of space. I do own a Cooler Master Hyper TX3 - CPU Cooler which looks to be about the same as the 212 Evo. Would that be sufficient?
 

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I dont overclock so I might give it a try. The 212 Evo looks to be about $30 on Amazon so I might just grab one.