{"id":92966,"date":"2025-06-16T14:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T06:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=92966"},"modified":"2025-06-16T14:33:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T06:33:31","slug":"best-cpu-coolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/best-cpu-coolers\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Best CPU Coolers That Will Blow You Away, Quietly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a high-performance PC in Singapore requires a top-notch CPU cooler to keep temperatures in check. CPU coolers have evolved to offer quieter operation and better cooling for today\u2019s powerful processors. Whether you\u2019re seeking the best CPU fan cooler for air cooling or the best AIO cooler for maximum heat dissipation, here are some of the most highly recommended ones across all categories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best air CPU coolers (air-cooled heatsinks)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air coolers (often called CPU fan coolers or heatsinks) remain a popular choice thanks to their reliability and excellent performance for the price. The best air-cooled CPU coolers in 2025 can rival liquid coolers in cooling high-end CPUs, all while operating quietly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best performance: Noctua NH-D15 G2\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual-tower flagship air cooler<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92973\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92973\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92973\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Noctua-NH-D15-G2.webp\" alt=\"Noctua NH-D15 G2 cpu cooler\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Noctua-NH-D15-G2.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Noctua-NH-D15-G2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Noctua-NH-D15-G2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Noctua-NH-D15-G2-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Noctua-NH-D15-G2-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: ALLSTARS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unmatched air-cooling performance; rivals some 360mm AIOs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely quiet even under full load (~24.8 dBA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top-tier build quality with long 6-year warranty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broad socket compatibility (Intel LGA1700, AMD AM5\/AM4)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent for overclocking and high-TDP CPUs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very large and heavy; requires spacious mid\/full-tower case<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May block tall RAM modules in dual-fan mode<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium price (~$210) for an air cooler<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/NOCTUA-NH-D15-Chromax.Black-CPU-Cooler-(AM4-AM5-LGA1700)-165x150x161mm-(NH-D15-ch.bk)-i.174596330.22865790705\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noctua\u2019s NH-D15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has long been the gold standard in air cooling, and the updated NH-D15 G2 continues that legacy. This dual-tower, twin-140mm fan cooler delivers performance on par with some 360mm <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/cpu\/cooler\/liquid\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liquid coolers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while maintaining impressively low noise levels. Its massive heatsink uses eight heatpipes and two next-gen NF-A14 fans to whisk away heat even from overclocked high-TDP CPUs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its size, the NH-D15 G2 is designed with an asymmetrical fin stack to improve <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/pcie\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCIe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> slot clearance and memory compatibility. If you want the best CPU heatsink for heavy-duty cooling with near-silent operation, the Noctua NH-D15 G2 is the top pick.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Height and size (W x D x H)<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150mm x 152mm x 168mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires mid or full-tower case with at least 170mm CPU cooler clearance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Noise levels<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max ~24.8db(A) at full load \u2013 whisper-quiet for cooler of this size<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Socket support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broad multi-socket compatibility<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1700<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1200\/115x<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next-gen LGA1851<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM4\/AM5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>TDP handling<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High thermal capacity ~250W or more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortably cools top-end chips (Core i9, Ryzen 9) without throttling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeps Core i9-14900K around 72\u00b0C under full load<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average price on Shopee<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around $180 &#8211; $220<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High performance value: DeepCool AK620\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual-tower value air cooler<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92971\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92971\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DeepCool-AK620.webp\" alt=\"DeepCool AK620 cpu cooler\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DeepCool-AK620.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DeepCool-AK620-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DeepCool-AK620-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DeepCool-AK620-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DeepCool-AK620-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: PCKAKi.COM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent performance for the price (~$90 &#8211; 100)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet operation with dual 120mm fans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handles high-TDP CPUs up to 260W<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stylish blacked-out design with decent RAM clearance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still large; may not fit smaller cases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RAM clearance can be tight for extra-tall modules<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacks RGB or lighting features<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/DEEPCOOL-AK400-AK620-ZERO-DARK-WHITE-DIGITAL-PRO-TOWER-CPU-COOLER-AM5-LGA1700-READY-i.288213245.15976144534\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DeepCool AK620<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a dual-tower heatsink that offers high-end cooling at a more wallet-friendly price. With a similar twin-tower design and dual 120mm fans, the AK620 can tame enthusiast <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/cpu\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPUs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at noise levels and temperatures comparable to those of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/noctua\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noctua<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, all at a fraction of the price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It features six copper heatpipes and a fin stack optimised for efficient airflow. Despite the heavy cooling potential (rated for ~260W TDP), the AK620 maintains a relatively compact footprint in its category.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Height and size (W x D x H)<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">129mm x 138mm x 160mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires ~165mm clearance to be safe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers 47mm RAM clearance in dual-fan mode<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Noise levels<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 29dB(A) under full load \u2013 a low hum<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Socket support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compatible with all modern sockets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By default:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1700<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1151\/115x<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM4\/AM5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>TDP handling<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">260W class cooling <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than enough for overclocked 12th\/13th-gen Intel Core i7\/i9 or Ryzen 7\/9 CPUs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holds i9 or Ryzen 9 in the 70s \u00b0C under all-core stress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average price on Shopee<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around $100 &#8211; $120<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best budget pick: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo Black<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-range air cooler<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92969\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92969\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-Halo-Black.webp\" alt=\"Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo Black\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-Halo-Black.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-Halo-Black-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-Halo-Black-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-Halo-Black-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-Halo-Black-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: Cooler Master Official Store)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordable (~$65) with good cooling for mid-range CPUs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compact size fits most standard ATX cases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RGB fan adds visual appeal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to install; widely compatible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well-known and reliable legacy model<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not ideal for overclocking or high-TDP CPUs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single fan may get louder under heavy load<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance is average compared to dual-tower coolers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-Halo-CPU-Air-Cooler-(4-Heat-Pipes)RR-S4KK-20PA-R1-RR-S4WW-20PA-R1-i.28858534.618951961\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo Black<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> takes the legendary Hyper 212 design and updates it with a sleek black finish and an improved ARGB fan. It\u2019s a tower-style heatsink with four direct-contact heatpipes and a 120mm Halo\u00b2 series fan. It\u2019s ideal for CPUs like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/intel\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Core i5\/i7 (non-K or mild OC) or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/AMD\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ryzen 5\/7, where you want solid cooling and quiet operation without spending a fortune. While not as massive as dual-tower coolers, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/Cooler%20Master\/hyper%20212\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyper 212<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is proven to be a big step up from stock CPU coolers, making it a top budget choice for mid-range builds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Height and size (W x D x H)\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73mm x 124mm x 154mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fits in most standard ATX cases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Noise levels<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 45 dB(A) at full load<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Socket support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broad support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounting brackets included for:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1700<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1151\/115x<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM4\/AM5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>TDP handling<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for mid-range TDP CPUs of ~150W or less<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can handle chips e.g. Core i5-13400F or Ryzen 5 7600 effortlessly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rated for mainstream use by Cooler Master<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~125W CPU with safe temperatures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average price on Shopee<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around $50 &#8211; $80<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best AIO liquid CPU coolers (all-in-one water coolers)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who want even more cooling potential or a cleaner look, AIO (all-in-one) liquid coolers are the way to go. The best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/aio\/cooler\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIO coolers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2025 feature large radiators (240mm, 280mm, or 360mm) with multiple fans, providing superior heat dissipation for high-core-count and overclocked CPUs. Also, modern AIOs are maintenance-free, easy to install, and often come with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/rgb%20light\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RGB lighting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/lcd\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCD displays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for customisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best performance value: Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 A-RGB<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptional thermal performance that rivals pricier options<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92977\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92977\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Arctic-Liquid-Freezer-II-360-A-RGB.webp\" alt=\"Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 A-RGB\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Arctic-Liquid-Freezer-II-360-A-RGB.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Arctic-Liquid-Freezer-II-360-A-RGB-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Arctic-Liquid-Freezer-II-360-A-RGB-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Arctic-Liquid-Freezer-II-360-A-RGB-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Arctic-Liquid-Freezer-II-360-A-RGB-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: Vii PC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thicker radiator offers higher thermal capacity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated VRM fan helps cool motherboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet operation despite high performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong value for cooling heavy workloads<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires case support for 360mm radiator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No RGB on pump (fans only)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thicker radiator can limit case compatibility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want an AIO that can handle overclocked flagship CPUs without costing a fortune, the\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-II-Series-240mm-280mm-360mm-240-A-RGB-360-A-RGB-Multi-Compatible-All-In-One-CPU-AIO-Cooler-i.16573133.10375329618\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 A-RGB<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a top choice. It\u2019s often hailed as one of the best-value AIO liquid coolers on the market. This cooler delivers exceptional thermal performance \u2013 it\u2019s rated up to 300W TDP, and in testing, it matches or beats many pricier competitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arctic\u2019s design features a thick 38mm, 360mm radiator and three high-static-pressure 120mm fans, plus a unique integrated VRM fan on the pump block for extra <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/motherboard\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">motherboard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cooling. Despite the powerful cooling, it remains fairly quiet and comes with customisable A-RGB lighting on the fans for a bit of flair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Height and size (L x W x H)<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">398mm x 120mm x 38mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">360mm radiator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need 65mm clearance for radiator and fans<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Noise levels<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~26 &#8211; 27db(A) at full tilt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Socket support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wide multi-platform support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By default:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA115x<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1700<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next-gen Intel LGA1851<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM4<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>TDP handling<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to ~300W<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kept a Ryzen 9 7950X3D at just 68\u00b0C under full load<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can comfortably cool Intel Core i9 13th\/14th-gen chips at stock or overclock<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average price on Shopee<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around $140 &#8211; $180<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most high-end: Corsair iCUE H150i Elite (Capellix XT)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For reliability and bling<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92970\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92970\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Corsair-iCUE-H150i-Elite-Capellix-XT.webp\" alt=\"Corsair iCUE H150i Elite (Capellix XT) cpu cooler\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Corsair-iCUE-H150i-Elite-Capellix-XT.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Corsair-iCUE-H150i-Elite-Capellix-XT-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Corsair-iCUE-H150i-Elite-Capellix-XT-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Corsair-iCUE-H150i-Elite-Capellix-XT-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Corsair-iCUE-H150i-Elite-Capellix-XT-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: Performance PC Pte Ltd)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium build with bright RGB lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong cooling capacity (~290W TDP)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iCUE software integration for lighting and fan curves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet and efficient pump<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trusted Corsair brand with 5-year warranty<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher cost\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setup and cable management can be complex<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iCUE software may be overkill for casual users<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/Corsair-iCUE-H150i-Elite-CAPELLIX-XT-Black-White-RGB-Watercooler-360mm-Radiator-3-x-AF120-ELITE-RGB-PWM-Fans-i.697821916.23331759705\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corsair\u2019s iCUE H150i Elite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> series is a popular high-end AIO cooler line, known for strong cooling, vibrant RGB, and seamless integration with Corsair\u2019s iCUE software ecosystem. The latest H150i Elite Capellix XT (360mm) features a split-flow copper cold plate and three ML120 or AF RGB Elite fans, which provide excellent static pressure and airflow. Its pump head sports addressable RGB LEDs, and some models even come with an LCD screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rated around 290W TDP, the H150i can handle the hottest CPUs while keeping noise in check with its PWM fan curve. If you already have other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/Corsair\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corsair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> RGB components, the H150i ties in nicely, and even by itself, it makes for a stunning build centrepiece.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Height and size (L x W x H)<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">397mm x 120mm x 27mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fits in most cases that support triple-fan radiators<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Noise levels<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30-31db(A) at full speed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Near-silent at idle\/low loads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pump is quiet and has selectable speeds via iCUE<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Socket support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive compatibility, supports all modern Intel and AMD sockets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included brackets for:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1700<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA 1200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA115x<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA 1366<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA2011<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM5<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM$<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>TDP handling<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">290W cooling capability, more than enough for any mainstream desktop CPU<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can kepe overclocked Core i9-13900K or Ryzen 9 7950X under control<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average price on Shopee<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around $200 &#8211; $280<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top performing and most aesthetic: NZXT Kraken Elite 360<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual showpiece with additional LCD display<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92974\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92974\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NZXT-Kraken-Elite-360.webp\" alt=\"NZXT Kraken Elite 360\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NZXT-Kraken-Elite-360.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NZXT-Kraken-Elite-360-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NZXT-Kraken-Elite-360-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NZXT-Kraken-Elite-360-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NZXT-Kraken-Elite-360-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: PCKAKi.COM)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features a customisable LCD display on pump<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent performance and aesthetics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efficient cooling for high-end builds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean, minimalist design with strong RGB effects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAM software allows customisation and monitoring<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very expensive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCD screen adds complexity and power requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires case support for 360mm radiator<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want your cooler to be both a high-performance device and a visual showpiece, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/2024-NZXT-KRAKEN-ELITE-PLUS-RGB-V2-240-280-360-CUSTOMISABLE-LCD-DISPLAY-AIO-CPU-LIQUID-COOLER-i.288213245.13511513453\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NZXT Kraken Elite 360<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is as premium as it gets. This 360mm AIO not only delivers excellent cooling performance, but it also features NZXT\u2019s signature 2.36-inch LCD screen on the pump block. This vibrant display can show real-time stats, custom images, or even GIFs, adding a unique personalisation to your PC build.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of cooling, it\u2019s easily capable of handling heavy loads, and NZXT\u2019s build quality means solid reliability. It integrates with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/NZXT\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NZXT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CAM software for controlling the LCD and fan curves. While the Kraken Elite is one of the more expensive AIOs, it combines form and function like no other, making it the best AIO cooler for enthusiasts who want the coolest-looking rig on the block.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Height and size (W x D x H)<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiator: 401mm x 27mm x 120mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterblock: 935mm x 935mm x 65mm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Noise levels<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29 &#8211; 30db(A) at max<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet pump, with variable speeds to balance cooling and acoustics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Socket support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broad compatibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out-of-the-box support<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1700<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA115x<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA2011<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA2066<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM5<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>TDP handling<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~280W cooling capacity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Able to handle top-tier chips e.g. i9-14900K, Ryzen 9 7950X, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average price on Shopee<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around $260 &#8211; $300<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best low-profile CPU coolers (SFF &amp; HTPC builds)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a compact PC or a Home Theatre PC often means you need a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/list\/cpu\/cooler\/low%20profile\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low-profile CPU cooler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can fit in tight spaces. Low-profile coolers prioritise a shorter height (usually under ~70mm) to accommodate small form factor cases like Mini-ITX builds. Despite their small size, the best low-profile CPU coolers manage to cool modern CPUs efficiently without excessive noise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra-compact &amp; quiet: Noctua NH-L9i \/ NH-L9a\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37mm low-profile<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92975\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92975\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Noctua-NH-L9i-NH-L9a.webp\" alt=\"Noctua NH-L9i NH-L9a\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Noctua-NH-L9i-NH-L9a.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Noctua-NH-L9i-NH-L9a-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Noctua-NH-L9i-NH-L9a-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Noctua-NH-L9i-NH-L9a-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Noctua-NH-L9i-NH-L9a-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: hotonix.sg)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra-low profile (37mm height) for tight ITX builds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtually silent in operation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for 65W TDP CPUs in small form factor PCs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent build quality and long-term reliability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not suitable for high-TDP or overclocked CPUs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited cooling headroom (up to ~95W only)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate model required for Intel vs AMD sockets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noctua\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/NOCTUA-NH-L9i-NH-L9a-NH-L9x65-NH-L12S-NH-L12Sx77-CPU-air-cooler-L-Type-low-profile-for-LGA1700-1200-20xx-115x-AM4-AM5-i.290987182.21278495484\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NH-L9i and NH-L9a<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are legendary in the SFF community. Standing only 37mm tall, including the fan, these coolers can fit in the smallest ITX cases \u2013 even those about the size of a shoebox. The NH-L9i is the Intel-oriented model, while the NH-L9a is the variant for AMD; both feature a compact heatsink, with Noctua\u2019s incredibly quiet NF-A9x14 slim fan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NH-L9 series is not meant for overclocking or very high TDPs, but with appropriate CPUs, they provide adequate cooling with virtually silent operation. Ultimately, we\u2019d recommend them mostly for ultra-small builds like mini HTPCs, small office PCs, or ITX gaming builds using efficient CPUs.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Height and size (W x D x H)<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95mm x 95mm x 23mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stays within CPU socket zone on mini-ITX boards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Noise levels<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~19.9db(A) at full 2500RPM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically under ~15db(A) at lower loads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually like a soft whoosh that\u2019s hard to hear unless you\u2019re very close<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Socket support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NH-L9i supports Intel sockets e.g. LGA1700\/1200\/115x<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NH-L9a supports AMD sockets e.g. AM5\/AM4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>TDP handling<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For ~65W or lower TDP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can handle up to ~90W with limitations (high load temperatures, but functional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average price on Shopee<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around $100<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong 92mm fan: Thermalright AXP90-X53<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53mm low-profile<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92976\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92976\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thermalright-AXP90-X53.webp\" alt=\"Thermalright AXP90-X53\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thermalright-AXP90-X53.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thermalright-AXP90-X53-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thermalright-AXP90-X53-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thermalright-AXP90-X53-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thermalright-AXP90-X53-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: Thermalright.sg)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong cooling for a 92mm low-profile cooler<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low noise operation (~22.4 dBA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for compact gaming rigs with CPUs up to ~130W<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordable price ($50\u201355)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slim fan design fits many ITX cases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still limited for extreme workloads or overclocking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fan may interfere with tall RAM modules<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not as quiet as Noctua NH-L9i under full load<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermalright has made a strong comeback in the cooling market, and their AXP90 series offers excellent low-profile options. The <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/Thermalright-AXP90-X53-Black-CPU-Radiator-CPU-Air-Cooler-53mm-Slim-PWM-Fan-CPU-Heatsink-Cooler-AGHP-Technology-for-AMD-AM4-AM5-Intel-1700-1150-1151-1200-17XX-i.1271581740.28502859532\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\">AXP90-X53<\/a> uses a four-heatpipe design with a dense fin stack and a 92mm slim fan. Despite its small size, the AXP90-X53 can handle surprisingly high thermal loads for an ITX cooler. It\u2019s ultimately a great choice for those who need something shorter than a standard tower cooler but also more capable than the ultra-mini coolers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Height and size (W x D x H)<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">94.5mm x 95mm x 38mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will overhang the RAM on some boards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for cases that allow up to 55mm CPU height<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Noise levels<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~22.4db(A) at full speed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very quiet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Socket support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports with appropriate mounting kit<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA115x<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included brackets for<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA 1700<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>TDP handling<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 &#8211; 130W TDP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No official number, but tests indicate ability to handle CPUs in 100W range well<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average price on Shopee<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around $60 &#8211; $70<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120mm fan for higher cooling: ID-Cooling IS-55 ARGB<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57mm low-profile<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_92972\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92972\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-92972\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ID-Cooling-IS-55-ARGB.webp\" alt=\"ID-Cooling IS-55 ARGB cpu cooler\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ID-Cooling-IS-55-ARGB.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ID-Cooling-IS-55-ARGB-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ID-Cooling-IS-55-ARGB-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ID-Cooling-IS-55-ARGB-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ID-Cooling-IS-55-ARGB-350x350.webp 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-92972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Credit: Tech Dynamic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Why to get<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Why not to get<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-profile (57mm) with a full-size 120mm fan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impressive cooling for CPUs up to ~150W<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ARGB lighting adds visual appeal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good value at ~$58<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for performance SFF builds with more clearance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overhangs RAM slots \u2013 requires low-profile memory<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Louder than smaller coolers under load (~31 dBA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May not fit ultra-compact cases with &lt;60mm clearance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ID-Cooling has made a name for themselves by offering budget-friendly coolers that perform impressively, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/ID-COOLING-IS-55-ARGB-Low-Profile-CPU-Cooler-in-2-Color-Options-i.32559623.23634972727\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IS-55 ARGB<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continues that trend \u2013 it\u2019s often touted as one of the best low-profile coolers under 60mm tall. This cooler is unique among our low-profile picks because it uses a 120mm fan on a low-profile heatsink with five heatpipes. The result is a cooler that covers more area and can push more air at lower RPMs, which helps cooling performance significantly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Height and size (W x D x H)<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120mm x 120mm x 55mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-profile RAM is a must<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Noise levels<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~31db(A) under full load<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slightly louder than small coolers mentioned above<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relatively quiet at 50-70% PWM<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Socket support<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broad support<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1700<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA1200<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intel LGA115x<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM5<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMD AM4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>TDP handling<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~150W TDP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-heatpipe design and large fan allow it to handle much hotter CPUs than typical low-profile coolers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Able to keep 100 &#8211; 120W load in 80\u00b0C range<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great option to cool Ryzen 7 or Core i&amp; in compact build<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average price on Shopee<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around $55 &#8211; $70<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which is better: Air or liquid CPU coolers?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92979\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/air-vs-liquid-cooler.webp\" alt=\"air vs liquid cpu cooler\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/air-vs-liquid-cooler.webp 600w, https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/air-vs-liquid-cooler-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both air coolers and AIO liquid coolers are popular options for keeping your processor\u2019s temperature in check. An air cooler \u2013 essentially a CPU fan cooler attached to a metal heatsink \u2013 uses one or more fans to blow air through finned metal fins and dissipate heat. A liquid cooler, on the other hand, pumps fluid through tubes to a radiator to carry heat away. In practice, both methods can cool modern CPUs effectively, and the question of which is \u201cbetter\u201d really comes down to your priorities and system needs<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Air CPU coolers (Fan\/Heatsink)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Liquid CPU coolers (AIO)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capable cooling for gaming and everyday use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can keep powerful CPUs at safe temps \u2013 comparable to an AIO in non-extreme conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superior heat dissipation for heavy loads and overclocking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintains lower CPU temperatures under sustained high stress, providing more thermal headroom for top-end chips.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noise levels<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually quieter in operation (no pump noise); quality air coolers can be nearly silent at low loads.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller stock fan coolers may get loud at full speed (due to higher RPM) compared to larger coolers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes a pump (adds a bit of noise), but large radiator fans can spin slower, keeping noise levels low even under load.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-quality AIO designs run very quietly, making them suitable for noise-sensitive builds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More budget-friendly; high-performance air coolers typically cost lesser than similar-performing AIO liquid coolers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher upfront cost; AIO coolers tend to be significantly pricier due to added pump, radiator, and liquid loop technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost no upkeep needed \u2013 just dust off CPU heatsink and fan periodically and replace thermal paste every few years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No pumps or liquid means fewer failure points (only the fan, which is easily replaceable).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally maintenance-free (sealed unit, no coolant refills required).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pump will wear out eventually, and while rare, leaks are a small risk if a component fails.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aesthetics<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bulkier look inside case \u2013 large heatsink towers and fans can obscure RAM or motherboard design accents.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some air coolers offer RGB fans or stylish shrouds, but overall provide a more traditional, utilitarian appearance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeker, more modern appearance; uses a compact water block on the CPU instead of a big heatsink, giving an open view of your components.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many AIO coolers feature RGB lighting on the pump or fans for flashy, customisable visuals in showcase builds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation difficulty<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simpler to install; just attach heatsink and fan assembly to CPU, with fewer steps and cables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even large air coolers are straightforward with basic tools, though you must ensure your case has clearance for the cooler\u2019s height.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More steps involved; need to mount the radiator (with fans) to the case, secure the pump block on the CPU, and connect power cables for the pump and fans (and RGB, if any).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still beginner-friendly with instructions, but takes a bit more time and planning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal use case<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for users who want a reliable, no-fuss cooling solution that\u2019s cost-effective and easy to set up \u2013 a good air cooler (CPU fan + heatsink) gets the job done with minimal hassle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enthusiast and high-performance builds, especially with overclocked or high-TDP CPUs, or in compact cases where large air coolers can\u2019t fit comfortably.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best suited when maximum cooling performance is required or when building a showpiece PC where an AIO cooler\u2019s lower temps and slick looks can shine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you gotten wind of the best CPU coolers yet?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re a first-time builder or a seasoned enthusiast, picking the best CPU coolers really depends on your priorities. At the end of the day, the best choice is one that matches your use case, fits your case dimensions, and fits your budget. Ready to put your new cooler to work? You might also enjoy our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/how-to-build-pc-step-by-step\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to build a PC from scratch<\/a> \u2013 perfect if you\u2019re planning your first full setup. 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