CPU Coolers
Latest about CPU Coolers

The best Ryzen 9 7950X cooler only costs about $35
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
Hardware The Ryzen 9 7950X offers incredible gaming performance offset by high power draw causing raised temperatures, so I've found the best CPU cooler to match.

These two CPU coolers are my absolute favorites for custom PCs
By Ben Wilson last updated
Hardware CPU coolers are a necessity in custom-built desktop rigs, but choosing between the endless list of options is boring. Here are my two favorites.

Best CPU coolers for Intel Core i5-12600K in 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Intel's 12th Gen workhorse is still a very popular chip for gaming and productivity, and the right cooler can make all the difference.

HYTE THICC Q60 review: The most ridiculous AIO CPU cooler I've ever tested is also one of the best
By Ben Wilson published
Review HYTE, best known for its gigantic "fish tank" PC cases, enters the CPU cooler scene with the THICC Q60 AIO and FP12 case fans — are the extravagant aesthetics worth the high cost?

Revolutionary 'sweating' heatsink improves passive CPU cooling up to 32.65% with salt water
By Ben Wilson published
Sweaty CPU Developed by researchers in China, this experimental technology allows a porous membrane to 'sweat' and absorb moisture from the air and passively cool processors.

Do you need an aftermarket CPU cooler if you're not overclocking?
By Richard Devine published
Keep cool Before you go out and splash the cash on an aftermarket CPU cooler for your new build, take a step back and consider whether you're going to overclock or not. You could save yourself a bit of money.

Best CPU cooler for AMD Ryzen 7 3700X in 2023
By Ben Wilson published
3700X Find the best CPU cooler for your Ryzen 3700X CPU, whether you prefer traditional air cooling or an AIO liquid alternative.
All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.