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CPU Coolers under $50

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103 CPU coolers under $50 from Thermalright, Cooler Master, ID-Cooling and more. Most cost $18 to $45, and half cost less than $33.

Top brands: Thermalright (60)Cooler Master (8)Arctic (4)

Cooler Master

air

+Supports AMD AM5 and AM4 sockets
+Supports Intel LGA1851 and LGA1700 sockets
+PWM fan for speed control
$28.33-6%List: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:09 PST - Details
AntecSpec score 9.5

aio, 360 AIO radiator size

+Large 360mm radiator for strong heat dissipation
+ARGB lighting for a lit-up build
+Supports AM5 and LGA 1700 and 1851 sockets
−Large 360mm radiator needs case space to fit
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AntecSpec score 9.5

aio, 360 AIO radiator size

+Large 360mm radiator for strong heat dissipation
+Three 120mm PWM fans included
+ARGB lighting for a lit-up build
−Large 360mm radiator needs case space to fit
$42.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AntecSpec score 9.2

aio, 360 AIO radiator size

+Large 360mm radiator for strong heat dissipation
+Three 120mm fans included with the radiator
+ARGB lighting for a lit-up build
−Large 360mm radiator needs case space to fit
$44.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
Montech

air

+Dual-tower design with six heat pipes
+Includes two fans
+Compatible with AM5 and AM4 sockets
−Cooler height of 160mm may not fit all cases
−Black finish only
$45.49
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
AntecSpec score 8.7

aio, 240 AIO radiator size

+Compact 240mm radiator suits smaller cases
+ARGB lighting for a lit-up build
+Supports AM5 and LGA 1700 and 1851 sockets
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
AntecSpec score 8.7

aio, 240 AIO radiator size

+Compact 240mm radiator suits smaller cases
+Two 120mm PWM fans included
+ARGB lighting for a lit-up build
$36.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
Cooler MasterSpec score 8.7

aio, 240 AIO radiator size

+240mm all-in-one liquid cooler
+ARGB lighting for a customizable look
+Supports AMD AM5 and AM4 sockets
$39.95
as of 11/04/2026 13:09 PST - Details
Arctic

air

+PWM controlled 92mm fan for adjustable speed
+Radial heatsink design
+Supports LGA 1700 and 1851 sockets
$8.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
Arctic

air

+Air cooler with a 92 mm PWM fan
+Compatible with LGA1700 sockets
+Compatible with LGA1851 sockets
$8.49
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
Arctic

air

+Single-tower air cooler with push-pull fan setup
+Two 120 mm pressure-optimised fans included
+Addressable RGB lighting included
$35.80
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
Arctic

air

+Single-tower air cooler with push-pull fan setup
+Two 120 mm pressure-optimised fans included
+Compatible with LGA1700 sockets
$22.49
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
Cooler Master

air

+Four heat pipes
+ARGB lighting for a customizable look
+Supports AMD AM5 and AM4 sockets
$19.75
as of 11/04/2026 13:09 PST - Details
Cooler Master

air

+Low 70 mm cooler height for compact builds
+Addressable RGB lighting included
+Supports Intel LGA 1700 and LGA 1851 sockets
$28.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details
Thermaltake

air

+Air cooler rated for 95 W thermal load
+Fits LGA 1700 sockets
+Fits LGA 1851 sockets
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
MinorsonicSpec score 9.5

aio, 360 AIO radiator size

+360mm radiator for higher cooling capacity
+Includes three PWM fans
+ARGB lighting for customizable effects
−360mm radiator needs more case space
$38.97-26%Was: $52.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:14 PST - Details
ThermalrightSpec score 8.8

aio, 240 AIO radiator size

+240 mm radiator suits mid-range builds
+Supports AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Addressable RGB lighting
−Noisier at 28.2 dBA than the other listed coolers
$47.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
ThermalrightSpec score 8.3

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
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

+Dual 120mm fans for airflow across a dual tower
+Six copper heat pipes for heat transfer
+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
−Tall at 159 mm, may not fit compact cases
$39.90-20%List: $49.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 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
ThermalrightSpec score 9.3

aio, 360 AIO radiator size

+360mm radiator for strong heat dissipation capacity
+Supports AM5 socket for newer AMD platforms
+Compatible with LGA1700 and LGA1851 Intel sockets
−Large 360mm radiator needs case space for mounting
$48.51-10%Was: $53.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
ID-Cooling

air

+Dual 120mm fans in push-pull setup
+Compatible with AM5 sockets
+Compatible with LGA1700 sockets
−Tall 152mm height may not fit small cases
$26.99-10%Was: $29.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
ID-Cooling

air

+Compatible with AM5 sockets
+Compatible with LGA1700 sockets
+Compatible with LGA1851 sockets
−Tall 157mm height may not fit small cases
$29.99-10%Was: $33.24
as of 11/03/2026 23:34 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Seven heat pipes for heat transfer
+Dual PWM fans for airflow
+Noise level of 27 dBA
−Tall at 157 mm, may not fit compact cases
$42.21-10%Was: $46.90
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

Compare specs

CPU coolerKindSpec scorePrice
airn/a$39.90
as of 11/04/2026 13:06 PST - Details
airn/a$35.98
as of 11/04/2026 13:09 PST - Details
airn/a$28.33
as of 11/04/2026 13:09 PST - Details
aio9.5$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
aio9.5$42.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
aio9.2$44.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
airn/a$45.49
as of 11/04/2026 00:16 PST - Details
aio8.7$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
aio8.7$36.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
aio8.7$39.95
as of 11/04/2026 13:09 PST - Details

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