Need some help choosing a cooler for my i5 6400!

[AgentL3r]

So I've been running the stock cooler for about 3 years now. Thought it might be time to give it an upgrade.

My current build:

 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/AgentL3r/saved/YZ3t6h

 

I'd like something that's bang for the buck. Not too expensive, but will get the job done.

 

Any advice?

[Fasauceome]

19 minutes ago, AgentL3r said:

I'd like something that's bang for the buck. Not too expensive, but will get the job done.

 

it's a locked CPU so you're not getting any benefit from a better cooler, what is your goal in replacing the stock cooler?

[Kc7vwc]

My wife has the same CPU & is using an older Zalman cooler. Not sure the model, but it's one of those radial-flower looking ones with the small glowing fan inside. Her CPU never gets above 60°c and it's in an older Enthoo Evolve ITX, with only the single 200mm front fan & one 140mm fan in back. 

She's got an MSI GTX 970 in there too.

[LogicalDrm]

If noise or looks aren't issue, best budget solution would be to change new aftermarket paste on it. If you actually want to get cooler, Cryorig M9i is cheapest option I would pick https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/LPVBD3/cryorig-cpu-cooler-m9i