Top rated CPU coolers
Here’s a ranking of the top rated CPU coolers. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important information about each product. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4
The Dark Rock Pro 4 offers an immense cooling performance of 250W TDP and operates almost silently. It is perfect for demanding systems and overclocked CPUs. The two Silent Wings PWM fans are equipped with durable fluid-dynamic bearings, quiet 6-pole motors, and airflow-optimized fan blades. The front fan is a Silent Wings 3, which provides extremely high air pressure with its funnel-shaped frame. Vibration-damping elements attached to the heatsink allow for decoupled fan mounting. The Dark Rock Pro 4 delivers massive performance with an impressive 250W TDP and ensures low system temperatures, even when the CPU is running at full speed.
2. be quiet! Pure Rock 2
Pure Rock 2 Black is be quiet!'s CPU cooler designed for quiet multimedia and graphics applications. With a cooling performance of 150W TDP, it features four 6mm high-performance heat pipes, a Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM fan, and the ability to install the cooler effortlessly from above. The Pure Rock 2 Black is an essential-category CPU cooler. With 150W TDP, it offers excellent cooling performance for graphics, multimedia, and entry-level systems of all kinds. The Pure Rock 2 Black is equipped with four 6mm heat pipes with aluminum caps, which are key to its high cooling performance as they optimally transport heat to the cooling fins. The Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM fan with high-quality rifle bearings ensures the perfect balance between necessary cooling and quiet operation. The 9 fan blades are optimized for airflow to reduce noise-generating turbulence.
3. Noctua NH-D15 Chromax
The NH-D15 chromax.black is a completely black version of Noctua's award-winning flagship model, the NH-D15. The recipe for success of this premium cooler remains unchanged thanks to the same dual-tower design and the proven NF-A15 PWM fans: the CPU cooler offers excellent quiet operation combined with cooling performance that can compete with complete water cooling systems. The chromax.black version, with its black fans and black-coated heatsink, additionally combines these advantages with a sleek stealth design. The overall high-quality package is completed by the renowned multi-socket mounting system SecuFirm2 and Noctua's popular NT-H1 thermal paste. Whether for overclockers or silent enthusiasts: the NH-D15 chromax.black is a true premium solution that looks just as good as it cools.
4. be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 2
Be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 2 is particularly suitable for quiet and compact multimedia systems. Thanks to its compact dimensions, Pure Rock Slim 2 is the perfect choice for PC cases with limited space. The asymmetrical design allows for complete configuration of RAM slots. For this reason, the cooler is compatible with a wide range of components and offers many configuration options. The Pure Rock Slim 2 features three heat pipes with aluminum caps. These are key to its high cooling performance, as they efficiently transfer heat to the cooling fins.
5. Noctua NH-U12S redux CPU Cooler
The Noctua NH-U12S redux CPU cooler offers excellent cooling performance with its 120 mm fan and four copper heat pipes. Thanks to PWM control, the fan speed is dynamically adjusted according to the required performance, creating a balanced compromise between cooling efficiency and noise levels. The CPU cooler is compatible with almost all common processors from Intel and AMD. Installation is easy and quick.
6. Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black
If you are passionate about IT and electronics, want to stay up to date with technology, and don't want to miss even the tiniest details, purchase the Noctua NH-U12ACH.BK laptop fan.
Voltage: 12 V
Color: Black
Material: Aluminum, Copper, Nickel
Width: 12.5 cm
Speed: 2000 rpm, 450 rpm
Airflow: 102.1 m³/h
Diameter: 12 cm
Compatible: AMD AM4, LGA 1200, LGA 1700, LGA 2066, LGA 1150, LGA 1151, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, LGA 2011, AMD AM5
Fan: 2
Included: Mounting kit
Dimensions approx.: 12 x 12 x 2.5 cm
Noise level: 22 dB
Quantity: 1 piece.
7. Noctua Nh-U9s
The asymmetric design with 5 heat pipes allows for both increased cooling performance and better compatibility. With a footprint of 95 x 95 mm, the cooler does not overhang the memory slots or PCIe slots on all Intel and most AMD-based motherboards (including µATX and ITX). Combined with a compact height of 125 mm, this makes the NH-U9S a versatile solution with excellent case, RAM, and PCIe compatibility. The included NF-A9 premium fan ensures outstanding quiet operation, with its speed being fully automated via PWM control. With a second NF-A9 fan, available separately, cooling performance can be further enhanced in a dual-fan setup.
8. Alpenföhn "Ben Nevis" Rev.C
Thanks to its volume flow of 95.14 m³/hour, the Alpenföhn "Ben Nevis" offers an excellent performance ratio for all price-conscious users. The speed of the fan can be regulated from 400 - 1600 rpm via the PWM connection, achieving a noise level of 8 - 20.2 dB. The Shock KILLER POLE absorbs shocks during the transport of a PC system.
9. 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 that affect 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 above. 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 such as the DC2 Pro. The properties of the liquid metal compound combined with the Dark Rock Pro 5 enable high-end CPUs to achieve even greater performance.
10. be quiet! Dark Rock Slim
Uncompromisingly quiet cooling of superlatives
The Dark Rock Slim offers an exceptionally high cooling performance of 180W TDP and is nearly inaudibly quiet. Perfect for high-end systems with limited space.
Space-saving design
Powerful cooling in small PCs
The compact design and excellent heat dissipation, even in small PCs, make the Dark Rock Slim the perfect choice for high-end systems with limited space. Thanks to its space-saving construction, no memory slots are blocked.
Nearly inaudible operation
Only 23.6 dB(A) even at 100% load
The Silent Wings 3 120mm PWM fan is equipped with seven airflow-optimized fan blades, a quiet 6-pole motor, and a durable fluid-dynamic bearing. Vibration-isolating elements attached to the heatsink allow for decoupled fan mounting.
Especially high cooling performance
The perfect balance of performance and noise
The Dark Rock Slim achieves an impressive performance of 180W TDP and ensures low system temperatures even when the CPU is running at full speed. For exceptional cooling requirements, there is also the option to install an additional 120mm retail fan.
Advanced design
The key to high-end cooling
The Dark Rock Slim features four advanced 6mm high-performance copper heat pipes that ensure maximum thermal conductivity. Airflow-optimized, wave-shaped cooling fins with small surface dots enhance air circulation. A special coating with ceramic particles ensures perfect heat transfer.
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