Really cheap cpu coolers just to replace stock?

[Senix]

I want to get a cooler that looks nicer than the stock Intel one, but don't plan to over clock. Any real cheapo (10-20 max) coolers that look nicer/are quieter?

[Godlygamer23]

Hyper 212 Evo is the first thing that comes to mind, but there is one other one that I can't think of(someone's bound to think of it).

[MegaDave91]

Be Quiet Pure Rock is a worthy consideration, too.  

[Arc_Jester]

The Hyper T2/T4 and the ARCTIC Freezer 7 Pro are good aswell for around $20.

[FourCorners]

I'd also look at your local classified for a used heatsink as you can probably get a decent one for really cheap and there is a really low risk to buying a used air cooler as long as there are no holes in the heatpipes.

[TheRandomness]

be quiet! Pure Rock, Cryorig H7 or Hyper 212 EVO.

 

[nster]

Pure Rock or Shadow Rock Slim if you can afford it

[rheyL]

Hyper 212 EVO this thing is very common as stock cooler replacement..

[aisle9]

$10-20 maximum? Maybe a cheapo downdraft cooler by Zalman or SilenX, but even the 212 EVBLOW is north of $30.

 

I've got a little Zalman downdraft cooler in my HTPC that is inaudible over the (quiet) case fans and keeps temps about 5-7C below stock during normal use, but it's wide enough that it blocks the first RAM slot on a mATX board.