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We're preparing to retire our CPU cooler test bench and rollout a set of AM5 and LGA1700 benches (to be run in tandem for the new coolers reviews!). It's an exciting time, but we wanted one last sendoff for our longtime cooler bench. It's collected a lot of data for us over the years. This roundup looks at the best CPU air coolers we've tested so far and gives options in categories of best thermals, best overall, best design, and more. There are a ton more air coolers out there that we haven't yet tested, so remember to look around some more if you don't see one you like. We'll be adding those to our next test suite, too!

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BEST OVERALL

Thermalright Peerless Assassin on Amazon: https://geni.us/SjIrJgn'>https://geni.us/SjIrJgn
Thermalright Peerless Assassin on Newegg: https://howl.me/ck44Iylye91
GN Thermalright Peerless Assassin review:    • The Champ: $41 Thermalright Peerless ...  

BEST VALUE

ID Cooling SE214XT ARGB on Amazon: https://geni.us/39Tgply'>https://geni.us/39Tgply
(No standalone review, but data is in this video)

BEST THERMAL DESIGN

Noctua NHP1 Passive Cooler on Amazon: https://geni.us/voz2
Noctua NHP1 Passive Cooler on Newegg: https://howl.me/ck44Or7dv8E
GN Noctua NHP1 cooler review:    • Noctua NHP1 Passive CPU Cooler Revie...  
Article version of the NHP1 review: https://gamersnexus.net/coolers/noctu...

BEST NOISENORMALIZED THERMALS

(200W) DeepCool Assassin IV on Amazon: https://geni.us/a0Zx
(200W) DeepCool Assassin IV on Newegg: https://howl.me/ck44PPQOmv6'>https://howl.me/ck44PPQOmv6
(200W, 123W) Thermalright Peerless Assassin on Amazon: https://geni.us/SjIrJgn'>https://geni.us/SjIrJgn
(68W) Thermalright Assassin Spirit (has been updated) on Amazon: https://geni.us/jVPA
(68W) ID Cooling SE214XT ARGB on Amazon: https://geni.us/39Tgply'>https://geni.us/39Tgply

ULTRA BUDGET
(it's not actually good, though, but it works and is dirt cheap!)

Jonsbo CR1200: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/225580... (not affiliate link)
GN review of CR1200:    • Testing the Cheapest Possible CPU Coo...  
For something better but also still cheap, check the value category above.

BEST MECHANICAL DESIGN

DeepCool Assassin IV on Newegg: https://howl.me/ck44PPQOmv6'>https://howl.me/ck44PPQOmv6
GN review of DeepCool Assassin IV:    • Mega Size Air Cooler: Deepcool Assass...  

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Best CPU Air Coolers We've Tested
01:38 Expectations & Coolers We Haven't Tested
03:35 Best Overall Air Cooler
06:12 Best Value CPU Cooler
08:59 Best Thermal Design
12:28 Best Thermals (NoiseNormalized)
16:09 Best Ultra Budget
18:06 Best Mechanical Design
21:47 WrapUp: New Tests Soon!

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