Zalman LQ-320 = $60

[kleinkinstein]

After $35 MIR @ newEgg

Latest review

 

[lavaheadache]

that's a serious looking radiator

 

[Zap]

Wow, Zalman's getting agressive with these things. The LQ-315 was $45 a couple days ago, and through midnight today the LQ-310 is $30 (all after rebate).

 

[RadiclDreamer]

The review doesnt seem to show it any better than air, neither with noise or cooling

 

[Zap]

The review doesnt seem to show it any better than air, neither with noise or cooling

That's common with these AIO coolers when compared to air coolers of similar cost. They do have benefits, however. Think of them as just like a big tower cooler, except you can move the "tower" part up to a foot away from the CPU socket. In some circumstances you can take advantage of better airflow. In others you can fit a larger cooler than your case will normally allow. And don't forget that $6 will get you a bracket allowing you to liquid cool your graphics card when using one of the Asetek based units.