Best Cpu cooler sub $50? Socket LGA 1150

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As the title says. Best CPU cooler for $50 or less for LGA socket 1150 

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The first and obvious one is the hyper 212 plus/evo. Its very popular and very cost effective($30). If you wanted an aio for cheap with decent cooling the h50 quiet edition is only $60 although there are cheaper 120 aio's from cooler master. I've heard good things about the enermax ets-t40 ($50). IDK... What kind of case do you have? Is it hot where you live? Could you raise the budget larger?

 

 

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The Xigmatek Dark Night is a very good cooler for the price

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I ordered a Fractal design define r4 for $80 a few days ago. So space and compatibility will most likely not be an issue.  I am currently in California so might get a little toasty. I am just trying to get the best price to performance ratio, so a little over budget is fine. As long as it is worth the extra cash. 

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Unavailable basically everywhere. 

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Well, this is what i'd do if i were you. Wanted save the most money and get killer price/performance go with 212 evo/plus. Wanted to spend a little more and get better performance then an h80i by a good margin then go with the Noctua NH-UP14S for $70.

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I agree with the CM EVO. That cooler is good for the price. Suitable for some level of overclocking.

Here's an upright, dual 120 Noctua, if you want peace of mind:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu9bse2

If you can stretch to $60, there's more choices from Noctua and Phanteks, other reputable brands. Though, the aforementioned coolers will be more than sufficient. I give a thumbs up to the Xigmatek, too.