Replacement for the Intel stock cooler

[torlen11cc]

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.

 

[abcodi]

Arctic Alpine 11 PLUS is a good choice.

 

[torlen11cc]

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.

 

[coffeejunkee]

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.

 

[aigomorla]

AXP-100 Muscle is also a fairly good sink for 49.99 and is low profile.
http://www.amazon.com/Thermalright-...e=UTF8&qid=1411747623&sr=8-2&keywords=axp-100

However the mounting system requires you to use a percision mag tipped driver.

 

[Essence_of_War]

What is your budget, where are you able to buy from?

That case looks like it has adequate clearance for a full tower cooler, so if you're buying in the US, my recommendation would be the

Arctic Cooling AFCZ for $35 or so

Good price/perf. Should fit nicely into your case.