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NZXT Kraken M22
B

41 reviews

$144
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Amazon
Near-silent operation
Cleaner look with braided nylon sleeves
Poorly written manual
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Noctua NH-L9a-AM4
B

70 reviews

$45
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Amazon
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Great for small form factor builds
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Quieter than the default cooler
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Comes with a fan
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Compatible with AMD's Ryzen 7 4750G and RX 560 4GB
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Affordable
NZXT Kraken X63 280mm
B

54 reviews

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Great for CPU cooling
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Quiet and efficient
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Good value for money
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Includes mounting hardware and instructions
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Some users had issues with the quality of the product
NZXT Kraken X53
B

39 reviews

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Great for gaming
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Easy to install
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Includes adapters for 5V fan and USB headers
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Poorly written manual
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Parts are not compatible with some motherboards
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
B

57 reviews

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Great for a stock CPU
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Good static pressure
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An asymmetrical layout
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Easy to install
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Comes with a fan
Noctua NH-C14S
B

62 reviews

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Great for high-end CPUs
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Good compatibility
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Quiet operation
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Tall design prevents use with tall RAM or fans
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Requires two fans for maximum cooling performance
Alpenfohn Black Ridge
B

16 reviews

Good performance for its size
Compatible with small ITX systems
Requires a compatible motherboard with smaller VR heatsinks and a riser cable for graphics card
Cooler Master Hyper 212
B

85 reviews

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#25 most mentioned
Reddit · r/buildapc
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Great for reducing temperatures
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Quiet operation
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Easy to install
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Good value for the price
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Some assembly required
Noctua NH-U9S
B

83 reviews

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Great for SFF builds
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Not as good as the original NH-U9S
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Tight fit on CPU
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Increased heat by 20 degrees
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Good cooler for the Mugen 5 Rev
Noctua NH-L12S
B

66 reviews

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Great for small form factor cases
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Good quality
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Price is reasonable
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Not suitable for high end systems
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Requires a small fan
Noctua NH-L9i
B

46 reviews

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Great for small form factor systems
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Good heat dissipation
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Available in black or chromance versions
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Mounting fan assembly is a bit awkward
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Exhausts hot air from the CPU
Noctua NH-D15
B

93 reviews

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#26 most mentioned
Reddit · r/buildapc
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Great for overclocking
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Large fan, not suitable for small PCs
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Requires additional fan for clearance
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Excellent cooling performance
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