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# CPU Coolers

This page describes some high-level information about CPU coolers, including air and AIO liquid systems.

### Best HSF Coolers

These are some of the best and most popular CPU heatsink-fan (HSF) assemblies on the market. Most of them are compatible with multiple socket types, but be sure to check before purchasing!

<table><thead><tr><th width="596">Description</th><th>Price (USD)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/4euvgR7">be quiet! Pure Rock 2</a></td><td>$45</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/3UQ8uvJ">Cooler Master Hyper 212</a></td><td>$24</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/4hRNdfa">Cooler Master Hyper 212 Spectrum V3</a></td><td>$19</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/3ANOe7p">Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120</a></td><td>$35</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/3AH15Z5">Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120</a></td><td>$36</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/40RZcDA">Thermalright PS120SE</a></td><td>$36</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/4fThMPZ">Noctua NH-U9S</a></td><td>$60</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/4eASdSL">Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black</a></td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Best AIO Coolers

These are some of the best all-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers you can get on the market. Remember that liquid coolers aren't always quieter or cooler than HSF units. One of the major benefits of AIO liquid coolers is that the water block on top of the CPU takes up less space. This makes working on your motherboard easier, such as plugging in fans or replacing memory DIMMs.

<table><thead><tr><th width="605">Description</th><th>Price (USD)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/4hRNw9O">ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360</a></td><td>$108</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/4hPdWZT">ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 240</a></td><td>$55</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/4hQxxsE">Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core</a></td><td>$92</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/4eDq8tM">Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT</a></td><td>$200</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/4ezftQZ">Corsair H150i RGB Elite</a></td><td>$95</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/48Srzn4">NZXT Kraken 240</a></td><td>$140</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/4eHptI4">Thermalright Frozen Notte 240</a></td><td>$48</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://amzn.to/3YKS5Kc">Thermalright Aqua Elite 360</a></td><td>$55</td></tr></tbody></table>