Looking for super-quiet CPU cooler

greyfox92

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Hi I need some recommendations on a new CPU cooler. I'm probably not going to OC (but I'd like to keep the option open) so I'm not too worried about getting a high-performance cooler because honestly any aftermarket will be better than what I have which is the stock. It's very loud which is the main issue so my priority is the quietness of the Heatsink/fan CPU cooler.

My Rig:

Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

CPU: Phenom II x4 955 BE w/ stock cooler

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Case: HAF 912 mid-tower


My budget is just something below $60 preferably. Don't think I need anything super expensive but I'd just like it to be as quiet as possible and maybe something easy to install :)

Thanks in advance.



I'm thinking of something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

You guys think this is fine? I'm not sure how big this is but if there's anything smaller than this that's quiet as well let me know
 

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Yeah Newegg is pretty reliable...usually has what I need and delivery is amazing. I was looking at the 212 and I'm definitely considering it. But it's 30$ and I'm willing to spend up to 60-70$ so I'm wondering if anyone has any other suggestions for something quiet yet efficient at cooling so I could possibly OC in the future to prob 3.8-4.0 ghz.