New CPU cooler

I have a i7-3770k and I am stil using the stock cooler, unfortunatly. I am looking to spend a max of about 50$, and I was looking at:

Zalman CNPS14X

Thermaltake Frio

Cooler Master V6

Xigmatek Dark Knight

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo

 

P.S. I am going to be using MX-4 thermal paste with any of these coolers, and I am open to other suggestions.

go with the xigmatek. Also, you posted this question three times by mistake.

The Xigmatek is very good

frio all the way

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posted 3 hours 46 min ago

 

 

I'd go for the Frio if cooling performance is your priority.

The Zalman is a good cooler, but it sacrifices a bit of performance for quiet fan operation.The single biggest con is the fan isn't that powerful, but still cools very well, especially for the money.

I think the V6 has a balance of appearance and performance. but I don't have much experience with it.

The Dark Knight is a great looker and not a bad cooler. I have the original, and it isn't bad (holds my 2500k at 42c over ambient), but I would've gone for something else considering the price I paid.

The Hyper 212 is all about value - bang for the buck and does a decent job cooling. Not the first choice if you're overclocking, but you'd be hard pressed to find something that cools better for the money, especially if you pick one up on sale.

I am sorry for the triple post, I have looked over all of these post and I will tke them all into concideration, but all of the rest of coversation will continue will be at:

 http://teksyndicate.com/forum/build-pc/new-cpu-cooler/137175