Good CPU cooler for Q8400.

[The Green Beret]

Hey guys, I planning on a good CPU cooler for my C2Q Q8400 proccy...
Budget: <$100
My full config is,
Q8400,
Asus P5Q,
6GB DDR2 800MHz
VX450,
9800GT,
Xonar DX,
NZXT Gamma.

Which cooler would b best suited for me, without disturbing my cabby n RAMs..:hmm:
I need ur valuable suggestions...:sneaky:

 

[Blitz KriegeR]

First thoughts are an Arctic freezer 7 pro or a CM 212+. Both are great coolers and can be had for $30-40, fan included. Both are small, light, and quiet yet offer great cooling capacity.

 

[The Green Beret]

Arctic freezer 7 pro or a CM 212+, enough in the long run? Coz my PC will b working 24*7..

 

[Blitz KriegeR]

I don't see why not. That should have little-no impact at all fwiw. My PC runs 8-16hrs a day for over 3 years now and only one fan out of eight have died on me.

If you are really worried about something like that then get the 212 where the fan is easily replaceable. The Freezer pro uses a custom fan. Though it is worth mentioning I have had freezer pro in my other system since 2008 and it is still running strong too!

 

[The Green Beret]

^^Thanks buddy.. will get the 212+...

 

[Fayd]

i have scythe ninja.

my CPU doesn't have a fan. :/

 

[The Green Beret]

^^Y? it doesnt perform well?

 

[ch33zw1z]

I use a ThermalRight Ultra 120 Extreme. CPU is a Q9550 E0, stock. Not sure on price nowadays however. It's a good cooler overall.