cooling for i7-2600k

what would be the best cpu coolers for the price for an i7-2600k? The computer will be used for gaming, 2d and 3d design, and video editing and rendering.

liquid cooled...you will never have any issues run anywhere from 60-400dollars

Will you be overclocking? The stock cooler works fine at stock clocks.

unless you are doing some extreme overclocking you shouldnt pay more than $50 on a heatsink. and if you aren't overclocking then don't bother. on the upside they look pretty cool.

i would reccomend a zalman, coolermaster or thermaltake. check some reviews on newegg and make sure you know the size because some wont fit in smallish cases.

I use the corsair h100 with my i7 2600k @4.5ghz 1.25volts I idle around 33-35 and I just logged into battlefield bc2 and did not go above 55c the avg was around 50c. Mine cost like 119 from Tiger Direct through Amazon. Here is a pic of the setup, I did go ahead and get different fans. -Wolfy-

Someone's showing off their rig. Dat's sexy.

JigglyWiggly_

It was sexy until I noticed the particular model of GTX 580 he's using. That "Black Ops" badging is turrrrible.

Very nice rig though!

I use the corsair h100 with my i7 2600k @4.5ghz 1.25volts I idle around 33-35 and I just logged into battlefield bc2 and did not go above 55c the avg was around 50c. Mine cost like 119 from Tiger Direct through Amazon. Here is a pic of the setup, I did go ahead and get different fans. -Wolfy-

[QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]

It was sexy until I noticed the particular model of GTX 580 he's using. That "Black Ops" badging is turrrrible.

Very nice rig though!

hartsickdiscipl

[QUOTE="-Wolfy-"]I use the corsair h100 with my i7 2600k @4.5ghz 1.25volts I idle around 33-35 and I just logged into battlefield bc2 and did not go above 55c the avg was around 50c. Mine cost like 119 from Tiger Direct through Amazon. Here is a pic of the setup, I did go ahead and get different fans. yonikko

I have the h80 as the h100 would not fit in my case and it works very well!

i guess h50 will be enough and will be more cost effective then? What is the differences (estimate) in temperature between those coolers mentioned?