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CPU fans and heatsinks help ensure that your PC works efficiently at all times. When you use heavy applications, such as video games and video editing software, the CPU can produce excess heat, which may cause your computer to freeze. It may also shorten the life of your CPU, or cause immediate damage. If you like to overclock your processor to get the most out of it, having an efficient cooling system is essential. Luckily, modern CPU heatsinks and other cooling systems are effective at dissipating heat, keeping your expensive processor in tip-top conditions.
There are two types of cooling systems among CPU computer accessories: air coolers and liquid coolers. Liquid CPU coolerS are efficient at dissipating heat, which makes them a suitable choice for busy working establishments. For this reason, they are the preferred choice of many serious gamers and overclockers. They're also quiet because they have few fans. A liquid cooling system consists of a pump with tubes that end with a metal plate, which sits on your CPU. When the liquid reaches the metal plate, it absorbs excess heat from the processor. A PC radiator expels hot air, usually using one or more fans. Liquid coolers can be challenging to install, but many brands offer pre-built, all-in-one systems. These coolers undergo several quality assurance tests at the factory, so they're not likely to leak. Many all-in-one liquid coolers come with clear tubes and a colorful coolant to create a fashionable look inside a window-panel computer case.
If you plan on using your PC for general computing tasks, like browsing the internet or working on spreadsheets, then a CPU air cooler is a suitable choice. Consider DIY cooling systems when you shop. Coolers work by moving hot air from the CPU to a heatsink using fans. High-end air coolers feature strategically-placed fins and copper plates, which are effective at conducting heat. Since coolers rely on fans to perform their job, they may be noisier than a liquid cooling system. Also, advanced models can be bulky, so they won't fit into smaller computer cases.
Like many modifiable computer accessories, a CPU air cooler requires minimal maintenance. For example, it's advisable to clean the fans every once in a while, as dust and debris can obstruct their movements. Another advantage of using an air cooler is that there's no chance of dangerous leaks. U-type air coolers feature curved pipes in the shape of a U. This type of construction makes air coolers very efficient at dissipating excess heat. C-shaped coolers have C-shaped pipes, allowing the installation of multiple fans in the same unit. This makes for increased cooling performance. Low-profile coolers have a smaller form to fit most laptops. All coolers will maintain the efficient operation of your PC.
“ Solid feeling heatsink build quality. ”
Cooler Master Hyper 622 Halo White CPU Air Cooler, MF120 Halo² Fan, Dual Loop ARGB, Aluminum Top Cover, 6 Copper Heat Pipes, 154mm (H) for AMD Ryzen AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1700/1200 (RR-D6WW-20PA-R1)“ Super easy install, peeled the two adhesive strips off the plastic bottom mount, aligned it with the mobo holes. flipped it over and tightened the screws for the fan / heatsink in as needed. ”
Thermaltake Gravity i3 95W Intel LGA 1700 CPU Cooler CL-P094-AL09WT-A“ I have used Noctua heatsinks in a lot of builds and they have never let me down. ”
Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler with NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fan (Black)“ Highly recommend BUT you need to be very aware of heatsink and fan clearance for your case. ”
Noctua NH-U14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A15 140mm Fan (Brown)“ Understand it's 2 coolers, one for each half of your cpu and with 7 individual pipes to each heatsink, so it's 14 cooled pipes because the heatsinks are separate with a fan on each, but that's just for starters. ”
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB High-Performance CPU Cooler,Dual-Tower Design, Dual PWM Fan,7 Copper Heat Pipes CPU Air cooler, AGHP Technology,For AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1155/1200“ Dark Rock Elite is a solid Heatsink with 2 massive fans and I dont hear it much inside my Dark Base Pro 900. ”
be quiet! Dark Rock Elite - TDP 280W CPU Cooler - Air Cooler - Intel LGA 1851,1700,1200,1150,1151,1155 - AMD AM5, AM4 (BK037)“ The heatsink is great, it keeps my 12600k at solid temps. ”
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black CPU Air Cooler, SickleFlow 120mm Fan, Aluminum Top Cover, 4 Copper Heat Pipes, CryoFuze, 152mm(H), Brackets AMD Ryzen AM5|AM4, Intel LGA 1851|1700|1200 (RR-S4KK-25SN-R1)“ great heatsink considering this 212 design has been around for about 10 years, i'd consider this the starting point in tower coolers. ”
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Spectrum V3 CPU Air Cooler, ARGB Sync, 120mm PWM Fan, 4 Copper Direct Contact Heat Pipes, 152mm Tall, Brackets AMD Ryzen AM5/AM4, Intel LGA 1851/1700/1200 (RR-S4NA-17PA-R1)