How to choose a CPU heatsink?

How to choose a CPU heatsink? Ok, I've never really thought much about heatsinks, but now mine is crapping out and I'm looking around seeing these monster copper things, and people warning about compatibility and such.
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bert [Entry]

The Artic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro is very well thought of, and covers you for both now the current and future processors. Best of all it won't break the bank ($28 on NewEgg)!

bert [Entry]

I pretty much find the best one is the one that comes with it. When you look up the price of a special or moded fan, you are better off just spending that extra on a better ventilated case or buying a couple of low noise case fans.