How to Choose the Right CPU Cooler

1. How do I choose a CPU cooler?
2. How do I know if my CPU cooler is compatible?
3. What is the best type of CPU cooler?

How do I choose a CPU cooler?

Some CPU Coolers are too tall to fit inside of certain cases. So, before you purchase a CPU cooler, make sure that you check your CPU Cooler's height on its spec sheet, and then check the spec sheet of the case you are considering to make sure the cooler will fit inside of that case.

How do I know if my CPU cooler is compatible?

Motherboard check

You can filter them by form factor and chipset or just select the one you are interested in. You will easily see which CPU air cooler will work with your selected motherboard. Please consider that the cooler dimensions limit the height of the RAM units for some motherboards.

What is the best type of CPU cooler?

Best CPU coolers

1. Corsair H115i RGB Platinum. The best liquid CPU cooler. ...
2. Noctua NH-D15. The best air cooler in 2021. ...
3. EVGA CLC 240. Liquid cooling at an affordable price. ...
4. Corsair H60. All-in-one liquid cooling for the price of air. ...
5. Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. ...
6. Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360R. ...
7. GamerStorm Deep Cool Assassin III.