Best selling CPU coolers
Here's a ranking of the best products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
The Dark Rock Pro 5 features seven high-performance copper heat pipes and a special black coating with ceramic particles. The two Silent Wings PWM fans are equipped with durable fluid-dynamic bearings, quiet 6-pole motors, and airflow-optimized fan blades. With a speed switch, you can choose between two modes, each affecting the maximum speed and PWM curve. The "Quiet" mode offers a maximum fan speed of up to 1500 RPM and is the perfect choice for everyday applications. The "Performance" mode allows the Silent Wings fans to spin at up to 2000 RPM, unleashing the full power of the Dark Rock Pro 5. The removable mesh cover with an integrated middle fan is installed from the top. A completely black mounting kit with a pre-installed mounting bridge and screws perfectly matches the cooler's black design. Thanks to a nickel-plated cooling plate, the Dark Rock Pro 5 is compatible with liquid metal thermal paste like the DC2 Pro. The properties of the liquid metal compound combined with the Dark Rock Pro 5 enable high-end CPUs to achieve even higher performance.
2. be quiet! Pure Rock 3
Powerful cooling performance of 190W TDP. Noise-optimised 120mm be quiet. Pure Wings 3 fan. Four powerful 6mm heatpipes with aluminium caps. Full compatibility with all common Intel and AMD sockets. Product conception, design and quality control in Germany.
3. Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Black twin-tower CPU cooler with 2x 120mm PWM fans that can reach up to 1,550 RPM and six copper heat pipes. Compatible with AMD and Intel CPUs.
4. Arctic Freezer 36
With its push-pull configuration, the Freezer 36 impresses not only with its efficient cooling performance but also with its design. The soldered ends of the heat pipes are hidden under a screw-on aluminum cover, allowing it to seamlessly fit into any PC configuration while accentuating both performance and aesthetics. Internal tests have shown that the Freezer 36 offers significant improvements over its predecessors, the Freezer 35 and the popular Freezer 34 eSports DUO, as well as compared to competitors' coolers. With simplified installation and enhanced performance, it is suitable for beginners and also provides an upgrade option. The tests were conducted in the HK lab, with all coolers running at full speed. The Freezer 36 is compatible with both Intel and AMD sockets. Intel will be releasing Arrow Lake processors for the LGA1851 socket in the future. Arctic customers need not worry about these processors requiring new coolers, as full compatibility is guaranteed. All Freezer 36 models can be used without restriction with Intel's LGA1851 socket. Thanks to an innovative mounting system, case fans can be easily attached to the heatsink using a snap-in system. This mounting method eliminates the need for fan clips and simplifies the installation of the cooler or the replacement of fans, even when the cooler is already installed. Therefore, the Freezer 36 is compatible with most 120mm fans.
5. be quiet! Pure Rock PRO 3
Powerful cooling capacity of 250W TDP. Two volume-optimised 120mm be quiet. Pure Wings 3 fans. Four powerful 6mm heatpipes with aluminium caps. Full compatibility with all common Intel and AMD sockets. Product conception, design and quality control in Germany.
6. be quiet! Dark Rock 5
The Dark Rock 5 features six high-performance copper heat pipes and a special black coating with ceramic particles. The Silent Wings PWM fan is equipped with durable fluid-dynamic bearings, a quiet-running 6-pole motor, and airflow-optimized fan blades. A magnetic mesh cover conceals the heat pipes. For even higher air pressure, a second fan can be optionally installed at the outlet. Thanks to a nickel-plated cooling plate, the Dark Rock 5 is compatible with liquid metal thermal paste such as the DC2 Pro. The properties of the liquid metal compound combined with the Dark Rock 5 allow high-end CPUs to achieve even greater performance.
7. Deepcool AK620 DIGITAL PRO
The AK DIGITAL air coolers have gone pro. The AK620 DIGITAL PRO has been improved in many ways, including a multi-data point display, visual colour temperature warnings and CTT 2.0 heatpipe technology. A very worthy step up, not only in terms of aesthetics, but also in terms of cooling performance.
8. Arctic Freezer 36 A-RGB (Black)
Multi-compatible tower CPU cooler with A-RGB. Compatible with AM4, AM5, LGA 1700, and LGA 1851 processor sockets. Cooling type: active (with fan). High-quality finishing with an aluminum top plate. Thanks to the innovative mounting system, the two fans are effortlessly attached to the heatsink using a click system. The LGA1851 - LGA1700 contact frame significantly reduces mechanical stress on the CPU and is quick and easy to install. Optimized heatsink for more efficient airflow - P-fans with high static pressure and A-RGB lighting. The Arctic Cooling Freezer 36 A-RGB is a multifunctional tower CPU cooler with A-RGB lighting that not only provides efficient cooling but also impresses with its appealing design. It features improved performance compared to previous models and future-proof compatibility with Intel and AMD sockets. The innovative fan mounting allows for easy fan replacement without additional clips, while the high-quality sliding bearing extends the fan's lifespan. With the Arctic Cooling Freezer 36 A-RGB, you get powerful cooling for your PC with an impressive design and high compatibility.
9. Noctua NH-L9a-AM5
The NH-L9a-AM5 is Noctua's AM5-specific revision of their award-winning NH-L9a low-profile CPU cooler designed for AMD Ryzen-based HTPCs and small form factor systems. With a height of just 37 mm, the NH-L9a is ideal for extremely slim cases and offers 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility due to its small footprint, as well as easy access to socket-close connections even on tightly packed Mini-ITX motherboards. The specially designed SecuFirm2 mounting system for the AM5 socket makes installation a breeze, and thanks to the highly optimized NF-A9x14 92 mm fan, which supports fully automatic speed control via PWM, the NH-L9a-AM5 operates remarkably quietly. Finished with Noctua's renowned NT-H1 thermal paste, the NH-L9a-AM5 combines everything users expect from Noctua's larger coolers in a super compact, high-quality package for ITX and HTPC builds with AMD AM5 processors.
10. Arctic Freezer 36 A-RGB (White)
Multi-compatible tower CPU cooler with A-RGB for AM4, AM5, LGA 1700, and LGA 1851 processor sockets. Cooling type: Active (with fan). High-quality finishing with aluminum top plate. Thanks to the innovative mounting system, the two fans can be effortlessly attached to the heatsink using a click system. The LGA1851 - LGA1700 contact frame significantly reduces the mechanical stress on the CPU and is quick and easy to install. Optimized heatsink for more efficient airflow - P-fans with high static pressure and A-RGB lighting. The Arctic Cooling Freezer 36 A-RGB is a multifunctional tower CPU cooler with A-RGB lighting that not only cools efficiently but also impresses with its appealing design. It offers improved performance compared to previous models and future-proof compatibility with Intel and AMD sockets. The innovative fan mounting allows for easy fan replacement without additional clips, while the high-quality sliding bearing extends the fan's lifespan. With the Arctic Cooling Freezer 36 A-RGB, you get powerful cooling for your PC with impressive design and high compatibility.
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