3-Way affordable CPU Cooler Shootout: AC, CM and Scythe
 

Lots of CPU cooling to do? Not a lot of money? We take a look at three sub-$40 CPU air coolers and see what we get. If you are looking for a speedy build on a budget, maybe one of our somewhat under-the-radar coolers will help you out.

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2010/...ooler_roundup/

Reflection on this test.
The test doesn't show anything of interest as the choise of coolers aren't intended for the load they use OC i7 920. Also who would "consider" a not high end cooler after spending that kind of money on a computer.
"Machosist??"
Or am I gone............
Before I had Big Shuriken on i7 940@3.1GHz (loading (+)150W), that one also not for OC but is a good cooler for what it's inteded.
Check out my results by Google "Scythe AiAiAi" and make your own judgement.;-)

the 90s called and want their open testbed back