Intel Core i3 4170 Aftermarket Cooler

[LoveOverClock]

I have an i3 4170 and during gaming,cpu intensive tasks the core temps go as high as 75c, so i think i must buy an aftermarket cooler. Which is a good cooler for this processor?
I am thinking about this one Zalman CNPS5X Performa, what's your thoughts?

 

[glamdringfh]

The Cryorig H7 is currently the best budget aftermarket cooler available, and would be a very good choice to keep your CPU within healthy temperatures.

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $34.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-11 08:45 EST-0500
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*Great review of the H7's cooling performance: http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cooling/heatsinks/42980-cryorig-h7-universal-cpu-cooler-review

*Recieved 'Best Value Award' from Tweaktown: http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6958/cryorig-h7-cpu-cooler-review/index7.html

*Here's a video showing just how easy it is to install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNF-GHQthro

 

[LoveOverClock]

Ok this look like a good cooler but, what about something cheaper like Zalman CNPS5X??

 

[glamdringfh]

The Zalman CNPS5X would work, as would the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. The EVO is about $3 more on Newegg, but I would personally choose the EVO over the Zalman.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

 

[madmatt30]

What country are you in ??

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Here's our Guide for Intel CPUs. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-1800828/intel-temperature-guide.html

75C is high ,but not dangerous. Are you sure your stock cooler is installed properly?

Some Intel stock coolers lack the big copper slug in the center that transfers energy to the fans. If you have a cooler without this slug, then a very cheap option would be an unused cooler for an Intel G3258. It has the slug and is a decent cooler for stock and dirt cheap on e-bay.

 

[LoveOverClock]

Iam from Greece and here the zalman is very cheap and all the others are overpriced.
Hyper 212 evo here cost 2 times more than zalman and cryorig h7 even more.The stock cooler is installed properly, it don't have Cooper bottom.I also have a coolermaster cm12v cooler it looks like stock cooler but it Is bigger than stock do you think it will be enough for i3?
Also my case don't have any fan for airflow.I used to have one big in the past but I removed it because the difference in temps was 2-3c under load and it was a bit loud.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

I3 is fairly low power so it it definitely worth a try.