good i7 cooler for under $40

So, you bought an i7 and all the crap it takes to make the build, and you wanna skimp out $20 on a good cooler?

I just don't understand these posts or this method of thinking. The CPU cooler is one of the most imporatant parts of your build man. You've gotta adjust your thinking IMO. $20 for performance and piece of mind, silence, OC ability (even IF you don't OC.)

**Waiting for the posts about how many great coolers there are out there for $30 posts to come pouring in.**

I spent $59 on my TRUE Black, lapped it, and it has stayed with me through 1-2 system builds. I also have a regular $51 TRUE that has gone through 2-3 system builds in my 2nd box. Two of my best purchases ever. Done correctly, the first time.
 
CoGage True Spirit - $34.99
Hardocp just did a review. Probably the most solid choice for the price range. Great performance, great price, comes with fan. Competes with the TRUE. I really wish they had one I could use on my phenom720 :(.

http://hardocp.com/article/2009/07/23/intel_core_i7_heatsink_roundup_q309/8

http://www.svc.com/truespirit.html - Link to buy


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Other options if you don't pick the one above :confused:

Scythe Mugen-2 - 37$ Free Shipping.
Very good price for bolt through, quality quiet fan, good performance. The cooler is pretty massive though.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185093

Xigmatek Darkknight - 45$ @newegg atm. (Use to be 37-40$) Free shipping
Comes with bolt through kit for i7, good performer, comes with fan.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233029
 
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