Which CPU cooler to get? (1366)

[richy123xd]

I decided to get a new heat sink because the Intel Stock Heat sink is preventing me for overclocking.

I found 2 heat sinks that meet my expectations

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835702007

I would be happy if you could recommend me so other heat sinks that are under $60

 

[mikey5802]

I decided to get a new heat sink because the Intel Stock Heat sink is preventing me for overclocking.

I found 2 heat sinks that meet my expectations

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835702007

I would be happy if you could recommend me so other heat sinks that are under $60

It would help if you could post your MOBO and ram specs. Some HSF's have been known to interfere with ram sticks that had tall heatspeaders.

 

[richy123xd]

Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145224
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188046

 

[gkay09]

That EVGA mobo could have problems fitting the Vigour because of the chipset heatsink near the CPU socket...It is better you check out the EVGA forums to get even more specific info about which cooler would fit and the alignment...

Another CPU cooler to check out...
Scythe Mugen 2...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185093

 

[womble]

Hardocp just done a little test on a few I7 heatsinks you might find it an interesting read.

 

[shubham1401]

What about Sunbeam core contact freezer?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835207004

This has got many positive reviews and cheap too.

 

[Helloworld_98]

$10 more can get you a Corsair H50, it will have a smaller footprint than any heatsink and cool better.

 

[TerminatorXT]

The Corsair H50 seems like your best bet,
won't block anything on the motherboard, requires less space and one exhaust fan,

I have it and lemme share my story
I have a 3.1ghz q6600 ( no more cause I have a dud ) idle at 25C and load at 42C

 

[theAnimal]

The Corsair H50 seems like your best bet,
won't block anything on the motherboard, requires less space and one exhaust fan,

The fan is supposed to be an intake fan.

 

[TerminatorXT]

The fan is supposed to be an intake fan.

thats anyones preference, I have mine to exhaust