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CPU Coolers under $50

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17 CPU coolers under $50 from Thermalright, Cooler Master, ID-Cooling and more. Most cost $23 to $44, and half cost less than $35.

Top brands: Thermalright (8)

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
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
Jonsbo

air

+Six heatpipes for heat transfer from the CPU
+ARGB lighting for a customizable look
+Compatible with AM4, AM5, LGA1851 and LGA1700 sockets
$24.99-7%Was: $26.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 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
$34.99
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

+Compatible with AM5 sockets
+Compatible with LGA1700 sockets
+Compatible with LGA1851 sockets
−Tall 157mm height may not fit small cases
$42.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Pccooler

air

+Dual tower design with seven heat pipes
+157.5mm cooler height
+Hydraulic bearing fans
−157.5mm height may limit case compatibility
−Noise level of 34.9 dBA under load
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Air cooler with a 151mm cooler height
+ARGB lighting for a illuminated build look
+Compatible with AM4 and AM5 sockets
−Tall 151mm height may not suit compact cases
$22.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Supports AM4 and AM5 sockets
+Has RGB lighting
+Quiet at 33.3 dBA noise level
−Tall at 151mm cooler height
−Louder than many listed alternatives at 33.3 dBA
$21.59
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Six heat pipes for air cooling
+Dual CPU fans
+Supports AM5 socket
−Noise level of 29.8 dBA is relatively high
−No RGB lighting
$35.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Dual 120mm PWM fans for airflow
+Six heat pipes in a dual tower design
−Tall 155 mm height may limit case compatibility
−Higher 29.5 dBA cooler noise level
$39.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Dual 120mm PWM fans for airflow
+Six heat pipes with AGHP technology
−Higher 29.8 dBA cooler noise level
−Tall 157 mm height may limit case compatibility
$34.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Six heat pipes for heat transfer
+28 mm thick fan for airflow
+Fits AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
−Tall at 158 mm, may not fit compact cases
−Noise level of 29.5 dBA is audible under load
$41.39
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Cooler Master

air

+Four direct contact heat pipes
+Supports AMD AM5 and AM4 sockets
+Supports Intel LGA1700 socket
$33.14
as of 11/04/2026 13:09 PST - Details
Ocypus

air

+Digital display shows system information
+Compatible with AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Quiet operation at 29 dBA
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
SAMA

air

+Compatible with AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Quiet operation at 29 dBA
+Single tower design with 120mm PWM fan
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
Thermalright

air

+Supports AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 sockets
+Has RGB lighting
+Quiet at 29.8 dBA noise level
$24.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details

Compare specs

CPU coolerKindSpec scorePrice
aio9.2$44.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
aio9.3$48.51
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
airn/a$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
airn/a$34.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
airn/a$34.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
airn/a$42.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
airn/a$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
airn/a$22.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
airn/a$21.59
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
airn/a$35.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details

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