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Best CPU Coolers (2026)

We analyzed 45 critics across 63 models to find the best cpu coolers.

#1Also Great

Noctua NH-D15S

3 critics reviewed this$100

89

Excellent

Excellent cooling performance

High ram and pcie compatibility

Easy installation

High price

Bulky design

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#2Also Great

Be Quiet Dark Rock Elite

$85

Premium build quality

Good value

Expensive

88

#3

Upgrade pick

NZXT Kraken Elite 360

$280

Easy setup with breakout cable set

Premium build quality

Expensive

87

#4

Low cost

ARCTIC Freezer 36

$31

Low price

Contact frame included

Forces use of contact frame on intel systems

86

#5

Best for most

Cooler Master Hyper 622 Halo

$80

Low noise levels

Excellent cooling performance

Relatively large size at 157mm height

85

Quick Comparison

#	Product	Score	Price	Top Pro	Top Con
1	Noctua NH-D15S	89	$100	Excellent cooling performance	High price
2	Be Quiet Dark Rock Elite	88	$85	Premium build quality	Expensive
3	NZXT Kraken Elite 360	87	$280	Easy setup with breakout cable set	Expensive
4	ARCTIC Freezer 36	86	$31	Low price	Forces use of contact frame on intel systems
5	Cooler Master Hyper 622 Halo	85	$80	Low noise levels	Relatively large size at 157mm height

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