Good aftermarket i3 cooler

[metalman02]

I am planing a build for a mid-rang gaming computer based on an Intel i3-2100 and an AMD 6790. It won't be used for anything very demanding, the most it may see is BFBC2. I am wondering what a good cooler for the i3 would be. I don't normally pick out coolers for lower end processors because I usually just use the stock cooler. I don't want to get one that's just over kill. The case I will be using is the XCLIO Nighthawk. Any suggestions are appreciated and the cheaper it is always helps. Thank you.

 

[DelroyMonjo]

I really don't think you will need an aftermarket cooler for an I3. I have an I5 2400 with a stock cooler and it rarelely goes above 40C.

 

[amuffin]

Honestly, you don't need one ;P

 

[davcon]

I agree with the above posters.
However if you feel you need one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103064

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

+1 DelroyMonjo
+1 amuffin
+1 davcon

Unless this system is in an environment that has poor air flow, is unusually hot, or you need an extremely quite system you really don't need a 3rd party HSF (heatsink/fan). The stock HSF is designed to fit the normal cooling needs of this processor including gaming.

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

 

[metalman02]

Thank you guys. Looks like i will be sticking with the stock cooler then.

 

[metalman02]

Best answer selected by metalman02.