Two main types: air coolers (metal heatsink with fans) and AIO liquid coolers. Air coolers take up more space and are generally louder than AIOs. AIO coolers offer better performance and quieter operation
Ryzen 5 3600 features six cores and twelve threads. Base clock is 3.5GHz, can reach 4.2GHz with overclocking. Base TDP is 65W
Scythe FUMA 3 offers budget-friendly dual-tower design at 29.3 dBA. Thermalright Assassin 120 SE provides compact form factor at 28 dBA. CORSAIR A115 combines style with reliable cooling at $100. Noctua NH-D15 delivers premium performance at 24.6 dBA
Noctua NH-D15S Chromax.Black wins overall with clean twin-tower design. DeepCool AS500 Plus White excels in white aesthetics and performance. ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 240mm offers best budget AIO option. EK AIO 360 D-RGB provides best AIO performance with 250W TDP. Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 excels in low-profile design and quiet operation
Ryzen 5 5500 features 6 cores and 12 threads with 3.2 GHz base and 4.4 GHz boost. Processor designed for mid-range gaming and productivity tasks
Corsair iCUE H115i Elite Capellix offers stylish LED lighting with 33 LEDs on pump head. Deepcool Assassin III features seven heatpipes and two large fans for stealth cooling