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CPU Coolers

40 CPU coolers from Thermalright, Cooler Master, Noctua and more. Most cost $18 to $54, and half cost less than $35.

CPU Coolers by use

Each use has a written rule on its page, built from listed specs. A CPU cooler can match several uses.

Recommended CPU Coolers

CorsairSpec score 9.1

aio, 360 AIO radiator size

+20 noise level: only 1 of 125 here have a lower noise level
+360mm radiator: only 3 of 160 here have a higher radiator
$170.48
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details
Cooler Master

air

+Compatible with AM5 sockets
+Compatible with LGA1851 sockets
+Rated at 22.6 dBA for quiet operation
$24.07-20%Was: $30.17
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details
PccoolerSpec score 9.3

aio, 360 AIO radiator size

+360mm radiator offers large cooling surface
+2.4-inch IPS LCD screen for displaying system information
+Quiet operation at 15 dBA
−360mm radiator needs a large case mount
$97.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
ThermalrightSpec score 8.0

aio, 120 AIO radiator size

+Compact 120mm radiator suits small cases
+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Quiet operation at 25.6 dBA
−Smaller radiator offers less cooling capacity than larger AIOs
$33.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
ThermalrightSpec score 8.5

aio, 240 AIO radiator size

+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+240mm radiator for more cooling surface
+Low 25.6 dBA noise level
$44.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
Thermalright

aio

+12 cm fan for CPU cooling
+Operates at 25.6 dBA for quiet operation
+Lightless design with no lighting
$18.09
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Quiet operation at 25.6 dBA noise level
+Four heat pipes for heat transfer
+Compact 148mm height fits many standard cases
$16.11-10%Was: $17.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
ThermalrightSpec score 8.9

aio, 360 AIO radiator size

+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+360mm radiator for more cooling surface
+Low 25.6 dBA noise level
−Large radiator requires space in the case
$48.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
ThermalrightSpec score 8.9

aio, 360 AIO radiator size

+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+360mm radiator for more cooling surface
+Three 120mm PWM fans
−Large radiator requires space in the case
$53.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
ThermalrightSpec score 8.9

aio, 360 AIO radiator size

+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+360mm radiator for more cooling surface
+Low 25.6 dBA noise level
−Large radiator requires space in the case
$54.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
ThermalrightSpec score 8.1

air

+Built-in 2.4-inch IPS display
+Supports AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Quiet at 25.6 dBA noise level
−Tall 156mm height may not fit every case
−Display resolution is only 320x240
$42.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Supports AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Has RGB lighting
+Quiet at 25.6 dBA noise level
−Tall at 148mm cooler height
$16.59
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Low profile at 53mm cooler height
+Quiet at 22.4 dBA noise level
+Has 4 heat pipes
−Supports only LGA1851 sockets
$20.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Low 53mm height suits compact ITX cases
+Supports AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Quiet at 22.4 dBA noise level
−Low profile limits the heatsink's cooling capacity
$42.69
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Supports AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Quiet at 25.6 dBA noise level
+Six heat pipes for air cooling
−Tall 156mm height may not fit every case
$27.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Addressable RGB lighting
+Supports AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Six heat pipes for air cooling
−148mm height needs sufficient case clearance
$20.39
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Addressable RGB lighting
+Supports AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Six 6mm heat pipes for air cooling
−148mm height needs sufficient case clearance
$21.29
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Six heat pipes for air cooling
+Supports AM5 socket
+Supports LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
−No RGB lighting
$38.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Six heat pipes for air cooling
+Addressable RGB lighting
+Supports AM5 socket
−Height of 162mm is taller than the non-digital model
$45.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Low 25.6 dBA cooler noise level
+Dual tower design with 6 heat pipes
−Limited to a compact cooler body
$35.69
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Addressable RGB lighting for case builds
+Low 25.6 dBA cooler noise level
−Tall 155 mm height may limit case compatibility
$38.59
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Dual 120mm fans for airflow
+Low 25.6 dBA cooler noise level
−Tall 155 mm height may limit case compatibility
$31.49
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Six heat pipes with AGHP technology
+Quiet at 25.6 dBA noise level
+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
−Tall at 158 mm, may not fit compact cases
$42.39
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Low 47 mm height fits small cases
+Supports AM5 and LGA1700 sockets
+Quiet at 22.4 dBA
−Low profile limits cooling capacity for high-power chips
$20.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Dual 120 mm fans for strong airflow
+Six heat pipes
+Supports AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
−Tall 157 mm height may not fit all cases
$38.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Dual 120 mm fans for strong airflow
+Six heat pipes
+Addressable RGB lighting
−Tall 155 mm height may not fit all cases
$33.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Seven heat pipes
+Dual 120 mm fans for strong airflow
+Supports AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
−Tall 154 mm height may not fit all cases
$34.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Supports AM5 and LGA1700 sockets
+Quiet at 23.85 dBA
+Includes four 6mm heat pipes
−Single 92 mm fan limits cooling capacity
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