Top CPU Air Cooler Picks for Every Budget!

Top CPU Air Cooler Picks for Every Budget!
I've used a ton of CPU air coolers through my years of building PCs so why not share some of the best ones here?
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Overview
1:34 - Budget Category
4:02 - Mid-Range Cooling
6:20 - High-End Tier
8:37 - Final Thoughts
Find today's coolers here
Budget
Thermalright Assassin X120 V2
amzn.to/49Q0Je4
ID-Cooling SE-214-XT
amzn.to/49Va4Bd
Arctic Freezer 36
amzn.to/4aRCe1f
Mid-Range
Thermalright PS120 SE
amzn.to/4deFx4q
ID-Cooling Frozn A620
amzn.to/3QjShwA
DeepCool AK500 Zero Dark
amzn.to/3QnJ9Hw
High-End
DeepCool AK620 Zero Dark
amzn.to/3UiieOn
DeepCool Assassin 4S
amzn.to/3xVNyuW
DeepCool Assassin IV
amzn.to/3WhMpaX
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[@RWayne3326]

What a fantastic and well produced video! Very helpful Danny! Think I may be picking up an Arctic Freezer 36. This video helped me a lot!

[@DannysTechChannel]

Thanks so much! I definitely enjoyed the Freezer 36 and it’s a fantastic price.

[@user-cd8tn6ks8c]

Hi, pretty loved your video it was the best one that cover all of the ranges(budget, mid range etc...) what TDP the Thermalright Assassin X 120 V2 can get to? i have i7-7700(Of course if you recommend something else I would love to hear but I also want to know how much this one TDP does)

[@LittleChip28]

What’s the expected temp with the ryzen 5700x with Thermalright ps 120 cooler? Assuming that i will use PBO for higher boost, with a quite high airflow case too?

[@ifreshplays]

man ive been looking to replace my AIO with a CPU Cooler for a while, i seen your older video where you say you much prefer people who bought prebuilds Replace the AIO they come with. now that this video is here ill for be making the change for sure my AIO just isn't cutting it. Thank You!

[@DannysTechChannel]

You’re welcome! Hopefully I helped you in your search

[@spentcasing3990]

I bought a Thermalright Phantom Spirit when I upgraded my pc. One of the best air coolers i've ever bought. Even out perfoms Nocuta coolers

[@dabbzgaming]

how is the sound on it? been looking to switch from an aio due to volume

[@spentcasing3990]

@@dabbzgaming Overall fairly quiet. I only notice it if I'm not wearing headphones and have nothing else on.

[@Elefthesis]

One question, I have arctic freezer 34 esports duo for my ryzen 9 7950x3d. Do I need to upgrade?

[@spentcasing3990]

@@Elefthesis It's worth trying. You can always upgrade later if you find the temps are running hot

[@Elefthesis]

@spentcasing3990 yesterday cause of the heat here in my country, for the first time while I was gaming, it went above 80° and my pc restarted like 2-3 times and I got worried, so I thought about maybe it was time to upgrade my cooler. I have ryzen 9 7950x3D btw

[@NGreedia]

I have an ak400 and as500 plus and both are performing well and look great too. I have a preference for single tower coolers for full ram clearance. Assassin Spirit evo, freezer 36 are great too. Fuma 3 is favourite dual tower cooler as it’s offset to allow access to ram without having to remove or raise the front fan

[@bodasactra]

I always put the front fan on the rear fin stack for RGB RAM clearance using Thermalright twin towers. It looks great with the RGB RAM reflecting off the fins and performs great compared to the higher end coolers. If Thermalright keeps up this incredible level of value, performance, and variety, the bigger name brands will have no choice but to lower prices.

[@Elvyne]

​@@bodasactraThis. I'm grabbing the PA120 SE this month just out of sheer spite

[@bodasactra]

@@Elvyne Get the Phantom Spirit SE if you can, the reviews on are spectacular. Check out Hardware Canucks reviews, they are very comprehensive in testing. They called the PS the best air cooler they ever tested. As I write this my 5600X3D is at 28c and it drops to 26c idle, its almost at room ambient. This is with the front fan moved to the rear so my RAM RGB is totally clear and obviously the performance is not impacted. In fact it's about 2c better on the rear. PA is almost as good per HC test only1-3c difference with no impact on CPU performance, a solid alternative. Good luck

[@godwhomismike]

From your original video on the Freezer 36, I got it when I upgraded my CPU to the 5700X3D. It's a great quiet cooler that really keeps the CPU frosty. I don't think I broke 63C in temps and that was during benchmarking. During gaming, temps stay between 48-51C.

[@DannysTechChannel]

That’s awesome! I’m looking for an excuse to use it in another build

[@alexrahardjazh]

How about low profile cooler that has high tdp aay around 200 watts

[@frankshaw2057]

The Thermaltake Toughair 310 is an outstanding CPU cooler and can be had for around $30.

[@LivingToDye]

Stumbled across you channel and I must say. Super helpful for a brand new pc gamer like myself! I have a ryzen 7 5800X3D on the way. I currently have the crappy amd cooler and looking for something better.. Definitely can't afford the high end out of the list lol. Which one do you think would compliment my new CPU the best out of the low and mid list?

[@DannysTechChannel]

When I performed the Freezer 36 testing, I ran it with my 5800X3D and it handled it just fine. If you can swing it, I’d opt for one of the mid range options with a dual tower heat sink. Any of them would do you well

[@LivingToDye]

@@DannysTechChannel awesome, thank you so much. Think i'm gonna go with the ID cooling frozn a620. It will look really good with the black, slick build of my pc.

[@maxwell_edison]

Love this video, and just in time for me as I'm in the market for a new computer! I kind of disliked how a lot of people go for the same ol' noctua coolers every time and wanted to know what else was out there. This DeepCool brand seems to fit what I want - and I love the Assassin 4S in how it's not as wide as 2-fan designs or thicker 1-fan designs, despite being 2-tower It'd be cool to see a side-by-side size comparison/clearance comparison of some of the popular choices like that, since some of these things get REALLY bulky!

[@DannysTechChannel]

You got it! Vs video added to the list

[@maxwell_edison]

​@@DannysTechChannel Here's another weird thing I ran across.. I was looking at the DeepCool brand and saw their CH780 Case. There is some really unusual discrepancies with it, though - There are hardly any reviews, and they seem to all be using an older version of the case with an uglier front panel seam/beam. There are some other discrepancies with it when searching that have left me very confused, like the official page showing more fans than it has in the Specifications tab. I don't know who, but somebody needs to get to the bottom of this case!

[@PortoFellazTV]

Great video man which one is more silent???? or makes less noise :)

[@DannysTechChannel]

In which category?

[@budge1972]

Very cool

[@DannysTechChannel]

No pun intended

[@nazibamin2002]

Id cooling frozen a620 paired with Razen 5 7600x is good, right? And I am confused between rx 6800 and rx 7700xt, can you pls suggest to me which one to get?

[@DannysTechChannel]

Yes the A620 will work well with the 7600x. The GPU is your choice. The 7700 XT is newer but I think the 6800 will have better performance and also gives you more VRAM

[@yissnakklives8866]

Been running the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 for over a year and it keeps my 5700x3D under 40c no matter the load

[@DannysTechChannel]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing your experience

[@bodasactra]

You have a great cooler but, keep the performance reports within the realm of the physically possible.

[@DannysTechChannel]

Maybe they live in Antarctica

[@bodasactra]

@@DannysTechChannel Or bought PC parts with the heat money, lol.

[@Jwalker76]

I had seen the artic freezer 36 but no one seemed to be talking about it so i assumed the deepcool ak400 was better. Seems thats not the case. Not that the ak400 is bad, just the freezer 36 is cheaper for me where i live and dual fan and better fans.

[@TheDrizzte]

I'm running a Dark Rock Elite on my Ryzen 7 7800x3d and it's amazing, should check it out! I did get it on sale awhile back for 100 bucks and out performed arctic liquid freezer iii 360mm aio......

[@Elvyne]

Looks like a really neat cooler! A shame it doesn't exist in white

[@gamefandrg]

Thermalright FS140 is on sale for $28 before, could beat all those cooler

[@AtroposLeshesis]

What about AM5 Ryzen 7 7800xd or Ryzen 9? Any advice on those?

[@DannysTechChannel]

For air coolers? The Assassin IV would be my GO-TO. I know they are no longer available on Amazon but you can still get them brand new on EBay. Mine cools the 7800X3D easily

[@Evocati25]

Any chance for and update on this considering all your High-end tier coolers are now banned from sale in the US?

[@DannysTechChannel]

Touché, I’ve added it to the list. I’m working on a best liquid coolers video first

[@BoBxPaiN]

Between arctic 36 for 50 euro and deepcool ak500s for 59 euro and deepcool ak620 digital for 82 euro and thermalright peerless assassin mini for 59 witch one is ideal for ryzen 7800x3d

[@DannysTechChannel]

Personally, I’d go for the Peerless Assassin Mini or the AK500. My 2 choices

[@i_Vex169]

Which one recomend from budget coolers for r7 5700x3d ? Will it be enought to cool it?

[@DannysTechChannel]

The Arctic Freezer 36 will cuz I tried it on my 5800X3D and it did well.

[@Whiteshade]

thermalright phantom spirit 120 se

[@wolfie35p]

I'm about to build an AM5 build and my cooler of choice is the AK620 digital in white.

[@DannysTechChannel]

Nice. What CPU are you thinking of using?

[@wolfie35p]

@@DannysTechChannel It was going to be R7 7700x but budget can now stretch to R7 7800x 3d.

[@DannysTechChannel]

Nice! Enjoy that X3D upgrade

[@Poggersvale]

​@DannysTechChannel starting at a 7600 going to use this cooler may upgrade cpu in the future

[@DannysTechChannel]

Did you already buy the 7600?

[@AngryIndianSir]

Thermalright Phantom Spirit SE ARGB for 7600x enough?

[@DannysTechChannel]

Definitely.

[@astanisystems]

It's more than enough. I was able to keep my R5 7600X cool with Assassin X 90 SE(this is a low end cooler, and yours is high end in terms of performance) after my BeQuiet! Pure Loop 2 FX 240mm AIO pump died twice. Avoid this AIO if you ever think about buying it. First pump died after 7 days, and replacement unit's pump died after 19 days. Proves to me that BQ makes crappy AIOs. Reviews say the same, same issue.

[@RaulNigli]

I hope you're doing an AIO water cooling video next! ❤

[@Elefthesis]

Which one is best for amd ryzen 9 7950x3d cpu?

[@DannysTechChannel]

Bigger = Better

[@yallqaeda1349]

I can confirm that the Corsair Vengance DDR5-6000 CL30 RAM will work with the PS120SE without having to adjust the fan position. The g.skill Trident Z5 Neo DDR5-6000 CL30 will require adjusting the fan position up a bit because of those stupid little plastic fins they like to put on top of the RAM, maybe half an inch to an inch tops?

[@DannysTechChannel]

Thanks for the info. Always good!

[@Elvyne]

Omfg THANK YOU. Means I won't have to go back to the store to grab low-profile ones! :D

[@ajjames1960]

Does a am5 cooler work on a am4 socket or nah?

[@DannysTechChannel]

Yes they do

[@trippydalejr]

Gotta get in here for the algorithm.

[@DannysTechChannel]

Appreciate ya! 🫡

[@Elubrylla]

Arctic Freezer 36 or Deepcool AK500?

[@DannysTechChannel]

Are you in the US? If not, I’d go for the AK500 for pure performance. If you are, Freezer 36 is the only choice.

[@reviewforthetube6485]

To bad deepcool cant be bought anymore lol so id cooling it is! My style for sure!

[@tazdog4528]

I feel your pain. I got lucky or unlucky depending on how ya look at it. Bought both the AK620 digital and a Assissan 4 right befor all that came out about DeelCool. Only reason i got them was my AIO took a crap and after 3 different brand of AIO desided to just go back to air. From what ive seen and personal exp when it comes to air and AIO most good air coolers work just as well with less hassel. Still s shame was really looking towards seeing the new Assissan 4 digatel they came out with this year.

[@cloud-cq6dl]

Deepcool assasin 4s best choice ❤

[@DannysTechChannel]

Nice. I’m thinking I need to try that next

[@hahalollol2424]

Ryzen 5 3600 will cool down by ak500?

[@DannysTechChannel]

A Ryzen 5 3600 can be cooled by any of the coolers I mentioned

[@tarick46]

no TR PS 120 ?

[@DannysTechChannel]

It’s in the mid-range section….

[@lil-_-somalians9937]

Just got the a620 argb for 7800x3d hopefully it’ll keep it cool😂

[@d-abyz8565]

How is it so far?

[@lil-_-somalians9937]

@@d-abyz8565it’s pretty good it’s not overheating

[@Poggersvale]

Rated 270 watts unless he is crazy overclocking or has plastic film on it should be fine

[@NF276_]

should i get ak500 for my ryzen 7600 ?

[@fissionplane32]

Get the ak400, good enough and runs really cool

[@DannysTechChannel]

I agree. The AK400 would be great. You could also go with the digital version if you want some temperature monitoring for peace of mind.

[@NF276_]

@@fissionplane32 alr

[@NF276_]

@@DannysTechChannel alr

[@drewan22]

Is there any way to still buy products from deepcool

[@DannysTechChannel]

Unfortunately, not in the US

[@drewan22]

@@DannysTechChannel What would you recommend instead of the ak620

[@DannysTechChannel]

ID Cooling’s A620 or the Thermal Right Peerless Assassin 120 SE

[@coleemmanuelle871]

which one is best for Ryzen 5 5600x?

[@DannysTechChannel]

The cheapest one you can find

[@coleemmanuelle871]

@@DannysTechChannel is single tower coolers good ? for my CPU?

[@DannysTechChannel]

They are absolutely good

[@coleemmanuelle871]

@@DannysTechChannel thankyouuu

[@MrKilladark]

No comparisons?

[@DannysTechChannel]

Not in this video. I’ve got dedicated videos on some of these where I do have comparison testing. They are in the description like I said.

[@Ryhillchibulls]

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[@GamersGuildMaster]

Sponsored by deepcool much?

[@DannysTechChannel]

Sometimes. This video is genuinely my opinion. They make good stuff 👍🏻

[@maggi98mw]

Arctic 36 for 20 bucks, THermalight Phantom Spirit for 40$ plus. Done

[@DannysTechChannel]

I haven’t seen the 36 for $20. If so, that’s a deal!

[@maggi98mw]

@@DannysTechChannel ist between 21-25 bucks in germany atm