CPU Coolers
Our picks: CPU coolers
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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Dual-tower air cooler that beats coolers twice its price.
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CPU Coolers Guides
Budget CPU Air Coolers: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE, ID-COOLING SE-224-XTS, ARCTIC Freezer 36 and DeepCool AK400
Affordable tower coolers that handle most gaming CPUs, how to choose between single and dual towers, and what to check for socket and RAM clearance.
Air Cooling vs. Liquid Cooling: Which CPU Cooler Is Right for You
Neither air nor liquid cooling is universally "better" — they trade off differently on performance headroom, noise, reliability, and long-term maintenance.
How to Properly Install and Maintain a CPU Cooler
Most cooler-related temperature problems trace back to installation, not the hardware itself. Here is how to get thermal paste, mounting, and upkeep right.