Replacement cooler to keep old C2D running @ 3+GHz.

[ant84]

I have a malfunctioning cpu cooler on my old school main rig. Noticed the fan has trouble spinning even after a good clean with compressed air. I would like to keep this thing going for another couple of years on a budget. It is the first get socket 775 C2D E6400 2.13GHz (TDP 65W) running overclocked @ 3GHz last 9 or so years. (Stable @ 3.2GHZ, but running @ 3 since I don't game anymore).

 

Current cooler is CoolerMaster C116 or its older revision.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6J32E96057

 

 

1) Would new Arctic Alpine 11 Plus for $13 be enough/comparable to the above?

http://www.arctic.ac/worldwide_en/alpine-11-plus.html

 

 

2) Other option is Zalman CNPS5X Performa for $19.

http://www.zalman.com/eng/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=450

 

 

3) Last option is CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Evo for $39 ($29 after mailing rebate).

http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212-evo/

 

I know this one should be more than enough, but is the only one that requires removing m/b for installation (I'm lazy) and is 2 -3 times the cost.

Edited October 27, 2015 by ant84

[Boinker]

I would catch up the hyper 212 evo as when you do have to change systems it will carry over to the next system. It can handle a CPU that has almost double the tdp.

[Hyper Threaded]

Second the CM212, it is the best cooler for the money.  Alternatively, you can find any 95mm fan that will fit and just replace the old fan. This size and shape is shared/common with the Xbox 360.