Need advice on a cpu cooler! (urgent, buying tonight)

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#1 NeoXerxesGOP
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Hello all :).

I need recommendations on the absolute best CPU (non-liquid) cooler under $150 for the new Yorkfield Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 that would fit in the nvidia edition Cooler Master Stacker 830 Evolution case.

Please help me out as I know nothing about CPU cooling solutions.

Thanks!

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#2 X16Phoenix
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118020

Try those 2, best rated and cheap, But there are more, but those are good

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#3 kodex1717
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Your temps are still going to be 60 degrees Celcius at idle with that processor.
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#4 NeoXerxesGOP
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Thanks a lot!
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118020

Try those 2, best rated and cheap, But there are more, but those are good

X16Phoenix
Zalmans are great. The Freezer 7 pro is also good. There is always the Tuniq Tower 120, but I doubt will fit in your case.
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#6 NeoXerxesGOP
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60 degrees idle? :(

Is there anything that is more effective? I am not so much concerned about the price (150 is my budget) but I want performance in case I ever overclock.

Any other suggestions?

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#7 Spartan8907
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60 degrees idle? :(

Is there anything that is more effective? I am not so much concerned about the price (150 is my budget) but I want performance in case I ever overclock.

Any other suggestions?

NeoXerxesGOP
The Zalman 9700 is probably your best bet.
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#8 NeoXerxesGOP
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Better than the Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120 i've heard about?