What's the best cheap cpu cooler for i5 10400f?

[Arcx99]

Currently im using the stock intel cooler but its kinda ugly and i want a new one.Not experiencing any temp issues at all.

[RONOTHAN##]

Look for the cheapest one you think looks good. Almost anything will do better than the stock cooler, and whatever cooler you get will do just fine. 

[jgminer15]

15 minutes ago, Arcx99 said:

Currently im using the stock intel cooler but its kinda ugly and i want a new one.Not experiencing any temp issues at all.

I might be an idiot when it comes to rigs. But I refuse to believe that an Intel stock cooler does not give an I5 any cooling issues
But hell... Here's my unwanted and mostly wrong suggestion
Amazon.com: Scythe Fuma 2 CPU Air Cooler, Intel LGA1151, AMD AM4/Ryzen, 120mm Dual Towers, Black Top Cover : Electronics

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

22 minutes ago, Arcx99 said:

Currently im using the stock intel cooler but its kinda ugly and i want a new one.Not experiencing any temp issues at all.

Noctua NH-U12S Redux gets my vote or any of the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evos.

[it_dont_work]

Cheapest option is stop looking at it

[RONOTHAN##]

2 minutes ago, jgminer15 said:

I might be an idiot when it comes to rigs. But I refuse to believe that an Intel stock cooler does not give an I5 any cooling issues

That particular i5 outputs basically no heat. 80w peak turbo, then drops down to 65w after ~30 seconds (I forget the exact turbo timer). The stock cooler can easily handle that.

[Moonzy]

15 minutes ago, jgminer15 said:

I might be an idiot when it comes to rigs. But I refuse to believe that an Intel stock cooler does not give an I5 any cooling issues

i own a 10400 on a stock cooler and it works fine

stop being paranoid and spend needlessly

[jgminer15]

1 hour ago, Moonzy said:

i own a 10400 on a stock cooler and it works fine

stop being paranoid and spend needlessly

Being Paranoid is a core trait for me
 

[jgminer15]

1 hour ago, RONOTHAN## said:

That particular i5 outputs basically no heat. 80w peak turbo, then drops down to 65w after ~30 seconds (I forget the exact turbo timer). The stock cooler can easily handle that.

Neat .

[jgminer15]

1 hour ago, Moonzy said:

i own a 10400 on a stock cooler and it works fine

stop being paranoid and spend needlessly

Oh no 
Heres me being a moron again

I was comparing the I5 to the Ryzen version 5 

BIG mistake of mine

[mahyar]

12 minutes ago, jgminer15 said:

Being Paranoid is a core trait for me
 

*screaming wallet noises*

[Dogzilla07]

Stock cooler is noise problematic, but performance wise should be fine like others mentioned. However there's plenty of $20-$35 coolers in the US and EU market that would a be a great replacement, something from this list:

 

https://geizhals.eu/?cmp=1139715&cmp=1974402&cmp=2506956&cmp=2506952&cmp=1830983&cmp=2111673&active=0

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CvqfH2

 

And additionally ID-Cooling SE-214-XT at $21, and Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 at $30 (which are available on Amazon, but don't pop up on pcpartpicker). and Vertoo V5 on amazon for $30-$35 which is a decent option, but the Thermalright 120 below beats it overall.

 

The top performer is Thermalright Assassin King 120 at $37 (or similar Euros if ordered from Aliexpress), followed by SilentiumPC Fera 5 Dual at 30 eur.

 

The most cost-effective ones are LC-CC-120 basic at 22 eur in EU and ID-Cooling SE-214-XT at $21 in US.

[jgminer15]

1 hour ago, mahyar said:

*screaming wallet noises*

I'm just a moron who likes going over kill