ARCTIC Alpine 64 GT Rev. 2 CPU Cooler - AMD, Supports Multiple Sockets, 80mm PWM Fan at 22dBA

Pros: - Running a 95W TDP CPU on accident (I read in another review this cooler is only rated for up to 70W) for over a year with no BSOD, crashes, or CPU heat warnings.
- CPU reaches about 60C full load, and this cooler is UNDER-spec. for my processor.
- Easy installation, took two seconds on a AM2+ socket.
- Small low profile so no need to worry about space.

Cons: - Wish the TDP spec. was listed in the details for this item rather than me finding it in a random review 1 year later.
- Going to have to replace this cooler because I am upgrading to a Phenom II 955, and want to get max performance and longevity from new processor(possibly OC).
- Mostly plastic, and will definitely wear from repeated installs and reinstalls (and even just sitting there running). Makes the application pressure less and less over time, so will get less effective cooling.

Pros: Looked kind of nice

Cons: Bought this to replace my stock fan on my Phenom II black. I was only able to get 3.7 out of my 3.4 chip, knowing the stock coolers wee junk I decided to run down to my local computer shop and buy one since I didn't want to wait for it to be shipped. When I installed this I immediately noticed my idle temps were about 10 degrees higher. I took it back off and reapplied the thermal paste in hopes I had an air bubble. No dice, this thing ran to 64 degrees Celsius under load, the max for my CPU is 55! My stock fan never exceeded 56. I took this piece of junk back for a refund and reinstalled my old fan. Don't buy this

Pros: I wanted to replace the stock cooler on my AMD A6-5400 processor. The stock AMD coolers have tiny fans which turn quickly and make a fan noise. This went in easily, and it work VERY well. Slightly better cooling than stock and you can't hear it. And the price makes it worth upgrading any AMD stock heatsink on any build I do.

Cons: None. Just understand that for this very affordable price, you aren't getting a high performance overclocker's dream. This cools slightly better than stock and it's definitely quieter.

Other Thoughts: This is on my list for every AMD build I do.

Pros: Of all the CPU coolers I've ever installed, this is the easiest. Just hook in one side of the mount, and press the other down until it clicks. Done. It's quiet and cool, well worth the price. I think this would be good for beginners just getting into building computers because it's so easy.

Cons: Probably not the best choice for overclocking. I overclocked the CPU a few hundred Mhz, but if you're going for a performance build, aim bigger. This is a relatively small cooler.

Other Thoughts: I'd surely choose this cooler over a stock cooler any day. For the price, the performance is pretty decent.

Pros: This fan runs very quiet, at least when used on a 65watt AM2 proc. This was my primary concern, along with value, and this cooler DELIVERS! Keeps things at decent temps, can't complain.

Cons: The one-piece locking mechanism is rather flimsy, and I shook my head disapprovingly when I opened the box. But it locks in solidly and does its job without a lot of flair.

Other Thoughts: It's a value cooler, as anyone can see. Recommend using on low watt processors not use for a lot of heavy gaming or processing. For those sorts of things you should be looking elsewhere.

Pros: I love this cooler, you simply can't beat it for the price if you are looking for a basic stock replacement upgrade cooler. Best part is it really does run quieter, keeps my cpu on average 7c cooler, and is literally a snap to install. Not to mention comes with Arctic's thermal paste already applied!

Cons: None!

Pros: small, cheap, keeps apu cool, all around nice cooler.

Cons: there are not any that I have seen, APU can run *warm* with heavy loads (most I seen was 80* F)

Other Thoughts: I got this one because I made the mistake of getting a cooler too big for my case (oops... lol) all around nice little fan! A+ for price!

Pros: -Inexpensive, but high quality
-Mounting bracket is very simple
-Thermal paste pre applied
-At least 50%-60% Quieter than usual stock AMD fans

Cons: -Didn't really notice an improvement on temps using an A4-3400 at standard clock speed...
-The fan mount is a little fragile, but the plastic used is quite strong

Other Thoughts: I think this is a much better solution than the stock cooler that comes with a lot of lower end AMD cpu's and apu's. The quiet operation was enough to win me over. For $8 I really can't complain.

Pros: Easy to install.

Not too big that it interferes with other equipment

Cons: Doesn't keep my AM2 dual core cpu cool under normal use.

Pros: It works. Very solid construction, and is more than sufficient for use.

Plus, looks a lot cooler than the stock heatsink/fan assembly that came with my processor. Also included a legit Arctic Cooling sticker for the front of my computer.

Cons: Not secretly a $50 heatsink in disguise.