
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 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, four 6mm high-performance heat pipes, a Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM fan, and the ability to install the cooler easily 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 features four 6mm heat pipes with aluminum caps, which are key to its high cooling performance as they efficiently transfer heat to the cooling fins. The Pure Wings 2 120mm PWM fan with high-quality rifle bearings provides the optimal balance between necessary cooling and quiet operation. The 9 fan blades are designed for airflow optimization to reduce noise-generating turbulence.

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. 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 full 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 optimally transfer heat to the cooling fins.

5. Thermalright Cooler Phantom Spirit 120 SE (AMD/INTEL)
Equipped with 7x6mm heat pipes enhanced by AGHP 4th Gen Tech, the Phantom Spirit 120 SE defies gravity and delivers an exceptional TDP of 105W to 280W. Thanks to the S-FDB bearings, it offers an industrial-grade lifespan of up to 20,000 hours. This cooler is made from safety-insulating materials of UL Class A and has a height of 154 mm, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of case models.

6. 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 secret to the premium cooler's success 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 as good as it cools.

7. 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.

8. Deepcool AK620 Digital
AK620 Digital
The era of digital air coolers has arrived, and DeepCool is proud to introduce the AK620 Digital. Everything you loved about the AK620 Zero Dark comes together with a sleek, magnetic status display and ARGB LED strips.
Welcome to the digital age
Real-time status display
The crystal-clear digital screen shows the temperature and CPU load of the system in real-time and warns of excessive temperatures. The display is controlled via a simple application that requires only a free USB 2.0 port.
Proven AK Zero Dark design
A fully black version of the dominant AK620 high-performance CPU cooler. The same high-quality materials with six advanced copper heat pipes, a pure copper base plate, a dense dual-tower heatsink, and two quiet FDB fans create a powerful formula for high-performance cooling in the Zero Dark raven design.
Unleashed potential
Achieve peak CPU performance with significant cooling capacity for overclocking. The AK620 Digital offers maximum heat dissipation and improved airflow to lower temperatures during demanding system applications.
Cool, quiet, and powerful
Two powerful PWM fans with superior fluid dynamic bearings provide silent operation without compromising cooling performance, ensuring a perfect balance.
Easy and secure installation
The included all-metal mounting bracket allows for easy installation, ensuring proper contact and consistent pressure on both Intel and AMD platforms.

9. Noctua NH-D15 G2 LBC
The NH-D15 G2 is the further improved second generation of Noctua's iconic NH-D15. With its state-of-the-art, speed-controlled NF-A14x25r G2 PWM fans, eight heat pipes, and asymmetrical fin stacks that have been carefully tuned to work with the new fans, it achieves even better and quieter cooling performance than its award-winning predecessor.
The special Low Base Convexity (LBC) version is optimized for relatively flat CPUs and provides excellent contact quality on AMD's AM5 processors, even when the included offset mounting option is not used. In addition to its further enhanced performance, the NH-D15 G2 also offers improved compatibility thanks to an offset design that allows it to free up the top PCIe x16 slot on most current motherboards. Last but not least, the G2 version has been upgraded to the Torx-based SecuFirm2+ multi-socket mounting system, complete with the included NM-SD1 screwdriver, as well as Noctua's superior NT-H2 thermal paste.

10. 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.
