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What is the best cooling system for a gaming PC under $100?

February 18, 2012 8:12 PM PST  ·  Flag  ·  6 answers
I want to play demanding games
Max Davis
  Corsair Hydro Series H80 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CWCH80)
  
Corsair Hydro Series H80 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CWCH80)
Corsair Hydro Series liquid CPU coolers provide a compact, easy-to-install, and maintenance free alternative to bulky, noisy air coolers, efficiently cooling and protecting your high-performance Intel or AMD CPU. The H80 features a double-thick ra... read more...
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Two 120mm fans optimize static pressure and airflow for better performance, select fan speed and cooling performance based on your needs, thick radiator increases cooling potential, FEP tubing for coolant evaporation, and micro channel cold plate design for efficient heat transfers. Might be a good option.
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John Williams
  Newegg.com - CORSAIR H80 (CWCH80) High Performance Liquid C...
  
This has won all sorts of awards, and keeps my system at 24 degrees Celcius! Incredible.

Of things that matter, I'm running:
Intel i7 Sandy bridge-e 3930
Evga superclocked gtx 580
Hyper 212 evo heatsink
Asus Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011
Cosmos II (colossal, reccomend this case to anyone looking for such)

Have fun!
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Zake Tesera
  Corsair Hydro Series H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW...
  
Corsair Hydro Series H100 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CWCH100)
Featuring a full 240mm radiator and two performance matched 120mm fans, the Corsair Hydro Series H100 extreme performance liquid CPU cooler is designed to deliver cooling performance that meets the needs of even the most demanding performance enth... read more...
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Best for the price would be the Corsair H100.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-cw...
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Allan Lazcano
  Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Quiet CPU Cooler for Intel LGA 2011 Socket wit...
  
Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Quiet CPU Cooler for Intel LGA 2011 Socket with 6 Heatpipes, 140/120mm SSO Bearing PWM...
Having received more than 250 awards and recommendations from the international press, Noctua's NH-D14 has become a benchmark in premium quality quiet cooling. The SE2011 version is a special edition for Intel's Core i7-39xx/38xx (Sandy Bridge-E) ... read more...
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Everyone is dropping out those Corsair systems but they aren't very good. Test after test after test proves that the Noctua D14 is still the best air cooler available on the market. It comes with 2 ultra high quality low noise fans so it gives maximum cooling with minimal noise. The Corsair systems come with average fans and shitty pumps and are known to have tons of failures and perform average at best. High style but not worth it. If you want to drop an extra 30 bux you can get a intro water cooling kit by XSPC for 130. It will give you better temps than air cooling and is not much more expensive. http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11743/ex-wat-159...
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Jorge Loc
  Cooler Master V6GT 220-Watt CPU Cooler RR-V6GT-22PK-R1
  
Cooler Master V6GT 220-Watt CPU Cooler RR-V6GT-22PK-R1
V6GT follows in the footsteps of the revolutionary V8 and V10 CPU coolers from Cooler Master. Designed with a muscular engine look, the V6GT fits nicely with any performance hardware. The V6GT also features new mechanical structure that includes: ... read more...
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i use this is good n under 100bu
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Zach Wainwright
  
If you have the room, this air cooler has been proven many times over to cool better than the hydro H80 and less than 10 degrees Celcius hotter than the hydro H100

Not sure if the link actually posted:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N8...
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Voting Summary

1. Newegg.com - CORSAIR H80 (CWCH80) High ... 25%
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2. Corsair Hydro Series H80 High Performance Liqui... 25%
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3. Corsair Hydro Series H100 Extreme Performance L... 25%
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4. Cooler Master V6GT 220-Watt CPU Cooler RR-V6GT-... 12%
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5. Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 Quiet CPU Cooler for Intel... 12%
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