SILVERSTONE NT09-115X 92mm CPU Cooler

Pros: Cooling a Core i3 7100 (51W TDP) in a daily use / CS:GO build inside a Fractal Core 1000. I just wanted something that was cheap and a small step up from the stock cooler, that had screws instead of the plastic push tabs. My CPU idles around 28-29C and has not yet reached 60C under full load. I did replace the stock thermal compound with some Noctua NT-H1 that I had laying around; not sure if that helped or not. The fan is pretty quiet as well.

Cons: You really have to press down hard to get the spring screws to go in, almost feels too hard. It all wound up okay in the end though, just make sure to use a star pattern and tighten each in increments.

Overall Review: The max/design TDP is listed on the box as 65W, doesn't appear to be listed on Newegg.

Pros: Silent!

Cons: Not good to use with the i7 8700 (non K version). Temps when up to 95 when decoding some video.

Pros: It’s a nice product and works for a lot of CPUs. People also said that they had to push very hard on the cooler to get it on, but the springs aren’t nearly as stiff as people say they are.

Cons: I bought a i7 7700k and figured this would be a great, cheap cooler for my cpu. However, the TDP for a 7700k is 91 Watts, when the cooler has a maximum of 65 Watts as it states on the box. But, it doesn’t list it as that on Newegg. With this cooler, my cpu sat around 65 degrees Celsius on IDLE. Make sure you know your CPUs TDP before you purchase.

Pros: Not too expensive, especially considering that a CPU heatsink & fan is not optional

Cons: It would be nice if Intel would bundle this with their CPUs as the stock cooling solution instead of giving you nothing

Overall Review: I don't know why Intel stopped offering a retail kit that included a heatsink & fan with their CPUs, but since that is no longer an option, this is an acceptable alternative. It's much, much smaller than most of the other ridiculous 3rd party cooling options, so you don't have to have a full-sized case in order to make it fit. Operation of the 92mm fan is smooth and quiet. I pegged my i5-6600 at 100% utilization for several hours and the temperature held steady at 63C with no problems at all. Normal temps near idle are around 22C.

Pros: Dead simple to install, excellent profile (doesn't even come close to any other components on the mother board). So far it has been extra quiet.

Cons: The screws stuck a little and it was difficult to gauge how much force to use.

Overall Review: This fan is fine, i would even say it is good. It's certainly better than the stock fan. It's certainly doing a better job than the stock fan at keeping my CPU under 75C. At it's hottest, I don't hear it at all (but that's mostly because my case fans are loud...)

Pros: Replace my old fan. The mounting on the old fan keeps popping out. This new one has a plate on the bottom with screw mount for the fan.

Cons: none

Overall Review: Recommend to buy if you need a replacement.

Pros: It works It's small It's reasonably priced It's pretty quiet

Cons: Probably not great for people who overclock

Overall Review: Works well with a Gigabyte H370M-DS3H and a 9th gen Intel in a IN-WIN "slim desktop" case. I'm happy with these for the price.

Pros: -keeps a bit cooler than factory box fan -is a bit quieter than factory box fan -better mount system than factory box fan -maybe 1mm shorter than factory box fan -out of box thermals

Cons: -had to "modify" base mount to fit Desk Mini 110 -supplied thermal stuff on base is junk

Overall Review: Bought a bunch of these for use in the Desk Mini 110 obviously. paired with an I3-7100 and cools the m.2 pretty good as well. With a pair of small cutting pliers and about 25 seconds, cut the top off the back plate and now it'll fit the Desk Mini. For my needs, this cooler is worth the half price of the bulkier cooler with a brown fan...