HS for a 3000+

[Ffats]

Building a system for a friend of mine, an AMD 3000+ based system. Just wondering what you guys would reccomend for this hot proc, trying to spend around $30 maximum (SLK and Swifty series are out obviously). Won't be overclocked (yet), however stock just isn't good enough.

I was thinking possibly an SK-6+ or SK-7 (from CrazyPC), as well as a 32.5 cfm fan (generic). SF2 is just too pricey for this application.

Anything new down the pipe within the price range?

[shiyan]

I'd say the SK7 would be the best. Probably the only other alternative is the Coolermaster Aero7+, but it's not as good as the SK7.

[RedArmy]

I thought SK7 was long outdated for later Athlons. However, is it still a good performer ?

[Korangar]

I got a thermalright slk-900a for my 2500+, and it's awesome :D

[shiyan]

I can't think of any heatsink that beats the SK7 for under $30.

the Vantec Aeroflow might do it if they had the same fan. not sure though.