Recommended CPU Cooler for a $80 budget?

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runis

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I have a i7 6700k intel CPU, I need to get a new cooler but I'm not very knowledgeable about coolers and what to specifically look for. Any ideas on a $60 to $80 budget? A few options to pick from would be nice to have.
 
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To be able to purchase the right cooler, you need to know the clearance available for the cooler. So we would need to know the model of your PC Case. Also, if you know which motherboard you have, that would be good to know as well, because sometimes the Ram slots are close to the cpu and can cause issues.

Here's a lineup for you. If your case can take it, you could even look for liquid cooling on your budget, but a traditional Air cooler is simple and works.


The cryorig is good, I would just go with that myself... But I've listed the fancier ones too. Basic differences between these is how far you can push your cpu in an overclock (although the two more expensive options will not yield extreme different results)


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49 CFM CPU Cooler ($38.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-U9S 46.44 CFM CPU Cooler ($57.19 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler ($67.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $162.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-12-15 06:00 EST-0500
 
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https://www.amazon.com/CRYORIG-Tower-Cooler-Intel-CPUs/dp/B00S7YA5FQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1544882310&sr=8-3&keywords=CRYORIG+h5&linkCode=ll1&tag=xm3a-20&linkId=33de370f653ee712cdb2549015efb173&language=en_US
https://www.amazon.com/Cryorig-Ultimate-CR-H5B-Middle-Heatsink/dp/B0154AXB4C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1544882310&sr=8-1&keywords=CRYORIG+h5&linkCode=ll1&tag=xm3a-20&linkId=c83a37eaef57aec333fdc41e7a4b5d2e&language=en_US
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-U14S-Premium-Cooler-NF-A15/dp/B00C9FLSLY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1544882327&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=noctua+hd&linkCode=ll1&tag=xm3a-20&linkId=1f9c60015929f466e3dccde9bfdc2ba9&language=en_US
 
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Thanks I'll look into these 3, by the way here are my case and motherboard

Corsair Carbide 100R
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Cases/Carbide-Series%E2%84%A2-100R-Mid-Tower-Case/p/CC-9011075-WW

Z170 Motherboard Gaming Pro (I don't know if there is a more specific name for it)
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/
 
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What about water cooling? Is it less space because I can push up my budget, I mainly just wanted to see the lower tier options before I starting putting in more money.
 
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So the one you sent me is the best for my case? Scythe - FUMA Rev.B 79 CFM CPU Cooler
Its good enough for a non overclocked i7 6700k?
 
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Yes, it is also good enough for an overclocked i7-6700K.
See Review - https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/8409/scythe-fuma-rev-cpu-cooler-review/index6.html
 
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Alright thanks for the help
 
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