CPU Cooler for LGA1150 under 70mm

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Looking for a lower priced low-profile CPU Cooler for a LGA1150.
Figured instead of purchasing more case fans, a cooler would be a better investment.

Realize Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo is one of the better budget coolers but it will not fit a htpc case. Would like to spend under $30.

Here are some options, are any worth it?:

ID-COOLING IS-25i for ITX and HTPC systems Low-Profile CPU Cooler, 2 Heatpipe & Big Heatsink, Compatible with Intel LGA1150/1155/1156
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13C-0013-00015

EVERCOOL EC-HPS-810CP 1 ball bearing.Fan Life Expectancy at 25? 35000HR Low profile Intel & AMD CPU cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835119185

SilverStone Argon Series AR04 Low Profile CPU Cooler with 80mm Fan for Socket LGA1150/1156/1155
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835220065

Cooler Master Shark V200 - Low-Profile CPU Cooler w/ Dual Direct Contact Heat-Pipes & Aluminum Fins Heatsink 90mm Cooling Fan - for Intel LGA1156/LGA1155/LGA1150/LGA775
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13C-000X-00025



Also, is there a way to tell if a cooler will clear the other components of the motherboard?
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary
 
15963010 said:
Figured instead of purchasing more case fans, a cooler would be a better investment.

"instead of?" You mean you can run a box with case fans only, san cpu cooler?

Also, is there a way to tell if a cooler will clear the other components of the motherboard?
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary

Anything smaller than the stock will work. If the fan is "low profile" it automatically says it's smaller than the stock.
 
The case fits 4 fans, I was going to purchase 2. Instead of purchasing 2 more fans, thought it would make sense to replace the stock cooler with a better aftermarket one.