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CPU Coolers

306 CPU coolers from Thermalright, Cooler Master, Noctua and more. Most cost $23 to $187, and half cost less than $65.

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

OcypusSpec score 7.7

aio, 120 AIO radiator size

+ARGB lighting for a customizable look
+120mm size fits AIO radiators and case mounts
+Reverse blade design for a pressure-oriented airflow
−Fan only, not a complete cooler
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details
APNX

air

+Five heat pipes for efficient heat transfer
+Hydro bearing PWM fan for quiet, controlled airflow
+ARGB lighting for a lit-up build
−165mm height may not fit shorter cases
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
ASRock

aio, 360 AIO radiator size

+Dual-pump redundancy for continuous operation
+360mm radiator size
+Designed for AMD Threadripper TR5 and sTR5 sockets
−Specialized for Threadripper sockets only
$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
Generic

air

+Air cooler designed for server use
+Six heat pipes for heat transfer
+Built for 4U server chassis
−Server-focused design suits few desktop builds
$117.74
as of 11/04/2026 14:11 PST - Details
Ocypus

air

+Compact 133mm height suits smaller cases
+Compatible with AM5 sockets
+Compatible with LGA1700 sockets
−Taller than a low-profile cooler
$17.90-6%List: $18.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details
ID-Cooling

air

+Dual tower with eight heat pipes
+Includes two 120mm PWM fans
+Designed for AMD EPYC and Threadripper
−Server-focused design limits desktop socket support
$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
ID-Cooling

air

+Optimized for AM5 and AM4 sockets
+Compatible with LGA1954 sockets
+Compatible with LGA1851 sockets
−Louder at 36.5 dBA
$34.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
ID-Cooling

air

+Six heat pipes
+Dual 120mm fans
+Quieter at 27.2 dBA
−Tall 157mm height may not fit small cases
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
ID-Cooling

air

+Compact air cooler with three heatpipes
+Rated for up to 150W of heat
+Includes a 100mm PWM fan
−Three heatpipes offer fewer than larger towers
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Jonsbo

air

+Dual-tower design with six copper heatpipes
+159mm cooler height for a tall tower profile
+Compatible with AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
−159mm height may not fit low-profile cases
$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Jonsbo

air

+Dual-tower design with six heatpipes
+Digital display on the cooler
+Compatible with AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
−158mm height may not fit low-profile cases
−Noise level of 37.1 dBA is higher than most
$68.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Jonsbo

air

+ARGB lighting for a customizable look
+Compatible with AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Four copper heatpipes in a compact design
−Only four heatpipes, fewer than six-heatpipe models
$22.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+Air cooler with 168mm height for large cooling capacity
+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Dual tower design with enthusiast-grade low-noise cooling
−168mm height may not clear some tall cases or RAM
$119.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+168mm height for a large dual tower air cooler
+Fits AM5 and LGA1700 sockets
+Ultimate low-noise cooling with 8 heatpipes
−168mm height may not clear some tall cases or RAM
$159.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+168mm height for a large dual tower air cooler
+Fits AM5 socket
+Ultimate low-noise cooling design
−168mm height may not clear some tall cases or RAM
$159.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+168mm height for a large dual tower air cooler
+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+8 heatpipes for high cooling capacity
−168mm height may not clear some tall cases or RAM
$159.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+168mm height for a large dual tower air cooler
+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+6 heatpipes in a dual tower design
−168mm height may not clear some tall cases or RAM
$109.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+160mm height is shorter than the standard NH-D15
+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+6 heatpipes for low-noise air cooling
−160mm height may not clear some tall cases or RAM
$109.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+Fits AM5 sockets
+Fits LGA1700 sockets
+Fits LGA1851 sockets
−158mm height may not fit compact cases
$119.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+Fits AM5 sockets
+Fits LGA1700 sockets
+Fits LGA1851 sockets
−158mm height may not fit compact cases
$109.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+Fits AM5 sockets
+Fits LGA1700 sockets
+Fits LGA1851 sockets
−158mm height may not fit compact cases
$99.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+Fits AM5 sockets
+Fits LGA1700 sockets
+Fits LGA1851 sockets
−158mm height may not fit compact cases
$59.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+Designed for server and workstation use
+158mm cooler height
+Quiet low-noise cooling design
−Tall 158mm height may not fit low-profile cases
$119.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+Designed for server and workstation use
+165mm cooler height for high-end cooling
+Quiet low-noise cooling design
−Tall 165mm height may not fit low-profile cases
$109.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Noctua

air

+Tower air cooler designed for server and workstation use
+Quiet high-end low-noise cooling design
+Cooler height of 165mm for compact case clearance planning
−At 165mm tall, it may not fit in every case
$139.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:27 PST - Details
Ocypus

air

+RGB lighting included
+Supports AM5 socket
+Supports LGA 1700 socket
−147mm cooler height for case clearance
$22.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details
Ocypus

air

+RGB lighting included
+Dual tower design
+Supports AM5 socket
−163mm cooler height needs case clearance
$34.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details
Pccooler

air

+Dual tower design with six heat pipes
+Digital temperature display
+Supports Intel LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
−Noise level of 33 dBA under load
$69.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

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