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Replacement for the Intel stock cooler

torlen11cc

torlen11cc

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Hello,
My i5 2500 goes from 33C (idle) to 55C (idle), and is not overclocked. I applied new thremal paste, but the temperature did not change.
CPU is reaching temps of about 77~78C under full load for two minutes (using OCCT LINPACK stress testing and using HWmonitor).
So I want to replace my Intel stock cooler, and I'm debating between Arctic Alpine 11 PLUS, Antec Copper Tiger C20, Antec Bloody Tiger A20 and Arctic Cooling Freezer 11 LP.
Which one is the best? My computer case is Gigabyte GZ-G1 Plus.
Thanks.
 
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But the Freezer 11 LP has two heatpipes, so I think is a better choice although it costs a little more.
On the other hand, here they said that the Freezer 11 LP doesn't provide a good performance, so I don't know what to
choose.

Can you help me please?
Thanks.
 
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None of those coolers look like a real good option to me. Search for a 120mm fan cooler at least.

Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO, Xigmatek Gaia, Arctic i30, Gelid Tranquillo are all much better for a decent price. Thermalright Macho is a bit more expensive but really good for the money.

That said, your temps are actually nothing to worry about. Worry when it gets to 100c. The coolers I mentioned will provide a huge reduction in noise though.
 
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