Cheap and efficient cooler

[Kosior]

I'm looking for a cooler which would be cheap and efficient, just like in the title.

I can't really afford a heatsink like TRUE, so it'd be great if you could suggest me some cheap but still quite good performing solutions. It'd be best if coolers suggested by you would be without a fan or with a removeable one as I'm aiming in silence also :)

Thanks !

[AliG]

coolermaster geminii? That's usually on sale for around $30 USD

[cozwin]

artic cooling freezer pro 7 always cheap and good well here in uk its cheap anyway.

[Junimrox]

artic cooling freezer pro 7 always cheap and good well here in uk its cheap anyway.

yeah, ac freezer 7 is a good option, one of the cheapest and is good and quick to install

[Jowy Atreides]

the freezer 7 is good, but the cheap plastic pins can bend or snap easy

[SRV]

As already said, AC Freezer 7 Pro is best budget cooler, also consider CM TX od TX2.

[Fujimitsu]

Be careful with the pins, but having used one... I can reccomend the AC Freezer.

[ineedaname]

The Ultima 90 isn't that expensive depending on where you get it from. I saw it for $38 in Canada. Otherwise Just go for the Freezer cuz its cheaper.

[[XC] NetburstXE]

Another +1 for the Freezer 7 Pro. In the US, it can usually be had for under $25. I don't know about the cost in Poland.

[Junimrox]

Be careful with the pins, but having used one... I can reccomend the AC Freezer.

the freezer 7 is good, but the cheap plastic pins can bend or snap easy

I'm worried now, the pins are so fragile?
do you recommend putting something to hold it just in case they break?
now i've thought about putting a thin nylon string attached to the case.

[NickS]

I'm looking for a cooler which would be cheap and efficient, just like in the title.

I can't really afford a heatsink like TRUE, so it'd be great if you could suggest me some cheap but still quite good performing solutions. It'd be best if coolers suggested by you would be without a fan or with a removeable one as I'm aiming in silence also :)

Thanks !


How about the TRUE's little brother, the Ultima 90? Almost the same performance, smaller, cheaper :D

http://www.coolerguys.com/840556081425.html

Coolerguys pwns

EDIT:

Some alternatives.

http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/thermalright-ultra-120a-rev-a-cpu-cooler-p-16602.html

http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/sunbeam-tuniq-tower-120-cpu-cooler-p-16479.html

[Kosior]

Thanks for the replies !

What about Thermaltake SonicTower or Scythe Ninja Mini ??

[Tonucci]

Freezer7 and Hyper tx-2 have great value, but they perform better at med/high fan speeds.

TT Ultima 9 is better, almost TRUE performance. Depending on the price its an nice alternative.

[zanzabar]

look at the shuriken its thebest under $40
http://www.petrastechshop.com/scshhecpucos.html

its better than anything from TT and its better than the ninja/mini

[Kosior]

Thanks for all the replies ! I really appreaciate your help :)

Finally I gave up searching for cheap and efficient cooler :P I've just ordered the Scythe Zipang - it performs quite good and is quiet.... I wanted Mugen but it wouldn't fit in my case.... ;/