Best CPU Cooler for Intel Core i-7

Takumi

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Hi again. I would like to know which is the best CPU cooler for Intel core i-7 920.

These lists are from www.CyberPowerPC.com because i'm ordering a PC from there and my budget is up to $1500

1. Thermaltake V1 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan (Excellent Overclocking + Silent Proof + Smart CPU & System Thermal Monitor)(Venom Boost Pro OC Certified)

2. Thermaltake CL-P0466 SpinQ Gaming CPU Cooling Fan

3. XtremeGear HP-1216X Five Heatpipes Direct Core Contact Copper Heatsink CPU Cooling Fan (Extreme Silent at 20dBA & Overclock Proof) (Extreme Silent at 20dBA & Overclock Proof)(Venom Boost Extreme OC Certified)

4. Xigmatek Dark Knight-S1283V Gaming CPU Cooling Fan (Double layer H.D.T. technology for maximum cooling)

5. Xigmatek Thor's Hammer Gaming CPU Cooling Fan (Double layer H.D.T. technology for maximum cooling)

6. CoolerMaster V8 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan (Extreme Silent Operation at only 22dBA + Overclock Proof) (Venom Boost Extreme OC Certified)

7. Vigor Monsoon III LT Dual CPU Cooling Fan System (Extreme Silent Operation at only 20dBA)
 

andy5174

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Best two i7 coolers are Prolimatech Megahalems/Megashadow and Scythe Mugen II.

However, the Prolimatech product is too expensive and the Mugen II is much cheaper and only slightly worse.

I picked up a Prolimatech Megashadow instead as Mugen II doesn't come with LGA1156 bracket.