**Spec me a CPU cooler**

[Gonzo0]

So its time to push my E6320 further but to do so i need a better cooler than the stock one. I have a £40 budget and the criteria is:

1. Excellent cooling
2. Looks good in a window case
3. Is fairly easy to install
4. Cant be too loud, its doesnt have to be silent but i dont want no vacuum
5. Fits onto a P5N32-E Sli board (680i)

Spec away..

 

[RaiderX]

all the good CPU coolers require you remove the motherboard, a few are:

Thermalright Ultra 120
Tuniq Tower
Noctua NH-U12F
Scythe Ninja

 

[Gonzo0]

I reliase i will have to remove the mobo.

Im sorry but the noctua cooler is ugly, what about a zalman CN9700 Aero Flower??

Considering a tuniq but its not the nest looking thing, i am willing to sacrifice a few degrees for a good looking cooler

 

[Alex UK]

If it's looks your after then go with the Zalman. It's probably just as good as the Noctua, Tuniq etc. I do agree though the Noctua is very ugly.

 

[jaykay]

The zalman cnps 9700 is very good.
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2045

It comes second in most test with only the thermalright ultra 120 beating it.