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Best Aftermarket CPU Cooler (Air)

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I just posted a topic asking about the intel stock cooler. The response that i got indicated that i should probably go for an aftermarket cooler. 

What would you choose as the best CPU cooler (Air) ? Taking into consideration:

  • Price (As little money as possible) 
  • How easy it is to install (First Build)
  • As little noise as possible 

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Hyper 212 Evo is cheap and quiet but is a little bit hard to install.

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Hyper 212 Evo, best price to performance. Also there are many tutorial videos on how to install it as its a very popular.For any air cooler, you can just replace the fan if you want it to be quieter.

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Whichever Noctua is in your budget, IMO. Check your out your local supplier. They are easy to install and work like a charm. Pair them with some Noctua fans and you're in business :)

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For price/performance only Hyper 212 might be best bet. For performance/quiet, any bit more expensive Noctua. Noctuas mounting is also really easy to do.

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I just posted a topic asking about the intel stock cooler. The response that i got indicated that i should probably go for an aftermarket cooler. 

What would you choose as the best CPU cooler (Air) ? Taking into consideration:

  • Price (As little money as possible) 
  • How easy it is to install (First Build)
  • As little noise as possible 

Thanks

Former cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight 2 120mm cooler @ around 50 US---Current 1: Silverstone Heligon HE01 @ around 75 US...for the Dark Knight 2 I used Akasa Apache 120mm in push/pull...the Heligon uses the stock fan from Silverstone...not bad.  Good luck with your choice.

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