I'm finding the choice of CPU coolers extremely confusing. The last time I built a rig, the coolers came with the CPUs! Now it appears to be one of the most complicated aspects of PC building...
To be clear;
I intend to buy an intel i7-8700X (2066 pin) processor to fit into a Strix X299-XE board.
According to spec, the CPU requires cooling of 140W TDP.
Due to the limitations of the mid-tower casing I intend to buy, the cooler cannot be greater than 150mm (5.9 inches) in height.
I do not intend to overclock my machine, I simply want a basic air cooler at a decent (even cheap) price.
I'd really appreciate some recommendations and perhaps some advice, it seems so difficult to find coolers compatible with 2066 intel processors.
Thank you.