I3-2100 Cooling Solutions?

Russosaur

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So i have an i3-2100, my idle temps have been high in my opinion 35c on core 1 and around 45c on core 2 using the stock HSF. I just looked on real temp and I hit 60c YIKES while playing crysis or TF2 one of them. Which has never happened before. Would a Cool Master Hyper 212+ be overkill? The price point is good, along with being one of the best rated coolers. Also it would be good when I plan to upgrade to Ivy Bridge. I was also looking at the CM TX3 but it has the dreaded push pins....My case is a CM Elite 430. Any suggestions? Possibly something cheaper, but also good for future CPU upgrades? I'm kinda a chicken when it comes to doing things that involve the CPU. Also would it even be worth it to upgrade?
 

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I actually did that at first, all secured firmly. I think i'm going to be ordering the 212+ in the next month or so. Still can't figure out while temps shot up from like 30-35 idle. to like 40-45.