Best airflow based CPU cooler for i7-8700K?

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Hey!

Which is the best airflow based CPU cooler, not extremely expensive, but in the higher ranks (60-70$). Using i7-8700K. Light overclocking.

Important thing is, they should not interfere with RAM, so good clearance is a must, since I'm using high-profile modules.

If that god damn noctua only had a black version of their fans, they could be charging 20% more for them and people would gladly pay. That NH-U14S is a beast. Small and deadly. Ugly as a beast too. Wow.

Would the Shadow Rock Slim be enough for that chip? Looks pretty and it's silent.

Thanks a bunch!
 
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What about be quiet! BK021 Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler Fan and Extremely High Cooling Performance

be quiet! Dark Rock 4 Single Tower CPU Cooler, 6 Heatpipes, 135mm Silent Wings PWM Fan, Al/Cu, 200W TDP

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What about be quiet! BK021 Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler Fan and Extremely High Cooling Performance

be quiet! Dark Rock 4 Single Tower CPU Cooler, 6 Heatpipes, 135mm Silent Wings PWM Fan, Al/Cu, 200W TDP
 
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Scythe Mugen 5 is not available for me. Dark Rock 4 looks gloriously beautiful, perfectly minimalistic design, but based on the tomshardware's review, you pay premium for not a premium performance, so value-wise, it ain't good.