Best CPU Coolers According to 60 Experts

Updated Mar 30, 2026

Best for most

Be Quiet

Dark Rock Elite

$85

critic score

88

based on 5
critic reviews

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NZXT

Kraken Elite 360

$260

critic score

85

based on 6
critic reviews

Low cost

ARCTIC

Freezer 36

$31

critic score

85

based on 6
critic reviews