Cheapest cpu cooler for cheap

[lmeneses]

For my build, one list I have includes the r5 2600. If i get this cpu, I will be overclocking it, and using an external fan, rather than the stock. What is the best cooler I can use for it for cheeeeaaaap. Like around $30. This is my list https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qbB4P3 

[RAM555789]

Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO, and later grab a second fan you  can mount for even better cooling. Its not the greatest cooler but its better than stock fans.

[nbrowser]

3 minutes ago, RAM555789 said:

Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO, and later grab a second fan you  can mount for even better cooling. Its not the greatest cooler but its better than stock fans.

Might not be the greatest cooler in the world but bang for the buck it's one of the leaders in it's price bracket bar none. I know one that kept an i7 950 at 4Ghz right around 78C under load which is no small feat for that chip.

[Yugen]

1 minute ago, nbrowser said:

Might not be the greatest cooler in the world but bang for the buck it's one of the leaders in it's price bracket bar none. I know one that kept an i7 950 at 4Ghz right around 78C under load which is no small feat for that chip.

I second this. There's a lot more cpu coolers that are way cheaper but I don't think you should buy those as that would be a great compromise in performance since cpu cooling is really important.

[Jurrunio]

Oh no, not the Hyper 212 variants. 2 fans or 1, it still doesnt match the Deepcool Gammaxx 400. I guess the Arctic 33 esports is too expensive? Havent checked that myself @seoz @OrbitalBuzzsaw

[WoodenMarker]

You should see how the stock cooler performs before deciding on whether or nor to replace it. Depending on the results, getting a $30 might be worth it or not be enough of an upgrade. 

[jiyeon]

3 hours ago, Jurrunio said:

Oh no, not the Hyper 212 variants. 2 fans or 1, it still doesnt match the Deepcool Gammaxx 400. I guess the Arctic 33 esports is too expensive? Havent checked that myself @seoz @OrbitalBuzzsaw

There's an Arctic 33 eSports Edition that's push-pull out the box that's £39, regular single One is £32 on Amazon UK.

[Herman Mcpootis]

if you can spend an extra $10, I'd get the scythe ninja 4. IMO don't spend the extra on the 2600x, since you're overclocking anyways get a 2600 and good cooler.

[lmeneses]

5 hours ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

if you can spend an extra $10, I'd get the scythe ninja 4. IMO don't spend the extra on the 2600x, since you're overclocking anyways get a 2600 and good cooler.

Yea, ive been debating between the 2600 and the x, and I just honestly dont know. This build does appeal to me more because of the price range, but I feel the x will be more future proof. 

[lmeneses]

6 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

You should see how the stock cooler performs before deciding on whether or nor to replace it. Depending on the results, getting a $30 might be worth it or not be enough of an upgrade. 

Oh, yea, thats a good idea

[Herman Mcpootis]

2 minutes ago, lmeneses said:

but I feel the x will be more future proof. 

it just has a clock speed boost over the 2600, you're overclocking it anyways so the only difference ends up being moot.

[lmeneses]

13 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

it just has a clock speed boost over the 2600, you're overclocking it anyways so the only difference ends up being moot.

Yea, thats what everyone has been saying lol; I'll probably go with that one unless the x comes down in price during black friday