Are there a better looking cpu coolers than cooler master Evo 212

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here's my current rig http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WY89Q7

since my case has a glass side panel, I want my buld to look good. From what I read the Evo 212 is the best cpu cooler out there for my budget of $30 but i want one that looks better with the same cooling capability. Its kinda ugly to have a huge chunk of aluminum and copper sticking out my motherboard. Whats out there? my motherboard and Cpu are in the link above^

(Preferably ones with the fans facing tords the side panel)

Any advice will help!

UPDATE: thx everyone for the help im gana get the Enermax ETS-T40 CPU Cooler

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At $30 probably not many could compete. Cooler Master did the smart thing and put function over form but if you need a better looking cooler see if you can raise your budget to $50 and get an Enermax or Xigmatek Dark Knight II

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The Hyper 212 is really hard to beat for the price-performance. However, here is a list of alternatives:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2467876/alternatives-hyper-212-evo-budget-cooling.html

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@Calculatron
All the ones in that link only differ in color an fan brand, Are there any others that got a radiator thats less clunky ?

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103189&cm_re=cpu_cooler_v8-_-35-103-189-_-Product

Stick with the 212, or get a T4 and get custom fans.

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GOD DAM THAT FAN LOOKS SEXY. if only it dident cost an arm and a leg :'(

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Thats a hundred bucks not around 30 lol

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Phanteks PH-TC14PE

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cool but this also costs an arm an a leg most i can spend on cpu cooler is around $35

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sorry didnt read that.

i think this one looks nice for $30,-

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Are there any ones with the fans facing tords the side panel, cause seeing it spin is a cool effect?

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yes there are a few, But i dont know those out of my head.

Go to a hardware site like Amazon, Newegg or whatever, search for cpu coolers, and set your budget at $30,-
You will probably get a few of those.

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If you want a bit of looks, as well as price-performance, well, you need to sacrifice a bit on the price-performance side.

Thermalright and Zalman have some nickel-plated variants, that look pretty sharp.

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Hah. I have a 212 in my rig, and I think it looks fine. Just saying, haha.

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Some people need bells and whistles. And an accompanying orchestra.

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only a sink built for low profile systems.
but then youd look like a pancake
this noctua complies exactly to the Intel LGA115x socket
NOT YOURS. but just as an idea to get a fan pointed towards the side panel


http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/low-profile-heat-sink-mini-itx,3639.html

but god knows those WONT fit on a standard mobo

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yep. the stock heatsink does have a fan pointed right out.

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you arnt going to be staring into your pc case.
youll be drooling into your lap staring at your screens.