Quietest CPU Cooler <40$

[ffxiimaniac]

I'm looking for the quietest cpu cooler that is less than 40/50$. Simply put. I'm thinking about an Hyper 212 EVO, but I'm also wondering if water cooling is quieter. As for what I'm working with, here's the motherboard and case space I have.

 

 

I suppose I should also ask what a good thermal paste would be. That's less than 10$ if possible.

[SkywardKkalox]

Stock thermal paste will be quite good. Go for a 212 evo. It's the best you can get at this price range. It's not the quietest but unless you want to dump some more money for a Noctua cooler you are good with it.

[Guest]

212 Evo + cheap noctua fan (redux or p12). Done

[Closetgamer1337]

A Hyper 212 Evo would have no problems passivly cooling this CPU. 

[d1screet]

If you really want things to be quiet, you could always just install a heatsink WITHOUT the fan, and just make sure that proper-airflow through the case takes the heat away.

[ffxiimaniac]

212 Evo + cheap noctua fan (redux or p12). Done

 

Well I'd be willing to spend a bit more. Just not much more. The only thing I worry with the 212 is that it wont fit right. I've read reviews that it just BARELY fits in this case. Also I'm currently using a stock 9$ cooler that spins at 3300rpm 24/7 with idle temps at 66C. So it can't get any worse. lol. Does the noctua fan really help?

[Guest]

Well I'd be willing to spend a bit more. Just not much more. The only thing I worry with the 212 is that it wont fit right. I've read reviews that it just BARELY fits in this case. Also I'm currently using a stock 9$ cooler that spins at 3300rpm 24/7 with idle temps at 66C. So it can't get any worse. lol. Does the noctua fan really help?

It's quiet while moving a good amount of air

[ffxiimaniac]

It's quiet while moving a good amount of air

 

Well I just managed to win it on an auction for 27$ total. Including shipping. AWESOME I got lucky an auction was ending in 4 min.

[flipped_bit]

212 Evo + cheap noctua fan (redux or p12). Done

 

This is what I do (Noctua P-12 with an old 212+).

 

Although the words "cheap" and "Noctua" should never be put in the same sentence :lol:

[TheCaptain53]

I'm looking for the quietest cpu cooler that is less than 40/50$. Simply put. I'm thinking about an Hyper 212 EVO, but I'm also wondering if water cooling is quieter. As for what I'm working with, here's the motherboard and case space I have.

 

 

I suppose I should also ask what a good thermal paste would be. That's less than 10$ if possible.

If you've restricted by the space in your case, get the CM Hyper TX3 instead.

It's cheaper and only slightly worse performing than the 212 Evo.

[FruitBasketSilex]

Croyrig H5.