Along with the performance of computers, temperature regimes increase, which must be contained to ensure stable long-term service of all components. For these purposes, manufacturers create cooling systems, which will be described in detail in the article. All of them have a different structure, proprietary technologies, efficiency, and are compatible with certain types of processors.
At every price point, you can find coolers that can provide the desired set of functionality and performance. Remember, the computer is not a microwave, don't let it cook.
We've compiled a list of the best CPU fans based on expert opinions and customer reviews. Our recommendations will help you make the best choice for your requirements and desires. There are many competitors on the world market for equipment, but we have selected the best manufacturers and recommend paying special attention to them:
Budget / Inexpensive
- Deepcool
Middle price category
- Noctua
- Be quiet
- Deepcool
Categories
For Ryzen
For Intel
For AMD
Budget
Tower
Low profile
Up to 2000 rubles
With light
With speed control
| 1 | Noctua NH-D15 | 7 760 p. |
| 2 | DeepCool Gammaxx 400 | 1,485 RUB |
| 3 | Deepcool lucifer v2 | 3,275 p. |
| 4 | Noctua NH-U12S | 4 765 p. |
| 5 | be quiet! SHADOW ROCK LP (BK002) | 3,993 p. |
| 6 | Noctua NH-L9i | 3 630 RUB |
| 7 | Deepcool CK-AM209 | 400 p. |
| 8 | Deepcool THETA 21 | 510 p. |
| 9 | be quiet! DARK ROCK SLIM | 5,165 RUB |
* Prices are valid at the time of publication and are subject to change
without prior notice.
For Ryzen
With light
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Tower
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For AMD
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For Intel
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For Ryzen
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Budget
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Up to 2000 rubles
The main advantages
- Record-breaking small dimensions allow you to easily install additional components (PCI-cards, DDR-modules)
- The manufacturer used the technology of direct contact of the processor with copper heat pipes, which not many people decide on
- The fan is equipped with anti-vibration pads that cope with their task even at a maximum of 1500 rpm
- Independently tested Gammaxx 400 is the most efficient cooler in its price range
- LED illumination creates a UFO effect and favorably distinguishes the product from competitors' analogues
Tower
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For AMD
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For Intel
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For Ryzen
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With speed control
The main advantages
- Silent Wings 3 branded fan with PWM support has an extremely low noise level (23.6 dB at maximum speed)
- Unique undulating contour of the fins improves overall cooling potential
- Signature ceramic micro-particle coating enhances heat dissipation
- The design of the cooler with clips predetermines the possibility of installing an additional fan
- Complete mounts make it possible to mount the cooler on top of the motherboard
- Brushed aluminum top cover increases product protection against scratches and other types of physical impact
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For Intel
Tower
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For AMD
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For Intel
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With speed control
The main advantages
- The docking surface and branch pipes are made of copper, although many manufacturers use simpler aluminum
- Optional NA-RC7 resistors limit the maximum RPM to 1200 RPM, so coolers will remain silent at all times
- The company has developed a unique magnetic stabilized bearing (SSO2) to prevent vibration. The fan frame is additionally equipped with a vibration isolating pad
- All metal elements are nickel-plated to prevent corrosion
- In addition to standard sockets from AMD and Intel, the manufacturer provides mounts for installation on outdated LGA775 and LGA1366
Tower
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For AMD
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For Intel
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Deepcool Lucifer V2 (CPU fan)
The main advantages
- The heat pipes and contact surface are made of copper. They are connected by soldering, which provides the best thermal conductivity
- The total dissipation area is 6800 cm² and is one of the best indicators for single tower systems
- Radiator design with additional cutouts allows installation of a second cooler
- The ability to work both in passive (power dissipation up to 125W) and in active modes (300W)
- The built-in controller automatically maintains the desired temperature and rotation speed, making the cooler almost silent (12.6-31.1 dB)
- The lower limit of rotation is 300 rpm with an average of 700 rpm
- Record low price, with almost no one to compete with
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Budget
Budget
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For AMD
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Up to 2000 rubles
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Low profile
The main advantages
- Improved fluid dynamic bearing has a long service life (up to 70 thousand hours) and low noise level
- The cooler supports standard installation on a wide range of AMD sockets - from AM2 to AM4
- Proprietary spring-loaded latch simplifies mounting the product on the motherboard and makes it as comfortable as possible
- The high-performance fan reaches 2800 rpm
- High-quality aluminum heatsink quickly and efficiently cools the processor
- Large flat base makes it possible to place several transistors at the same time, even without the use of insulating spacers under the collectors
Budget
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For Intel
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Up to 2000 rubles
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Low profile
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Deepcool THETA 21 (CPU fan)
The main advantages
- Support for PWM technology predetermines automatic fan speed change depending on the thermal load on the system
- The service life of a standard hydrodynamic bearing reaches 80 thousand hours with balanced operation
- The classic design of the radiator made of aluminum guarantees the most efficient cooling and easy maintenance with cleaning the product from dust
- The already applied high-quality thermal interface eliminates the need to use third-party thermal paste during the first installation of the device
- The standard mounting system does not create difficulties in the process of installing the cooler on the seat for Intel sockets
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Low profile
For AMD
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For Intel
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Low profile
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With speed control
The main advantages
- The low-profile design of the product allows it to be used in both full-size and compact cases
- Branded fan Pure Wings 2 even at maximum speed forms a low noise level, not exceeding 25.5 dB
- High-performance 6mm heatpipes distribute heat quickly and efficiently across the fins
- The sleeve bearing is designed for 80 thousand hours of continuous operation
- The maximum power dissipation of the cooler, when installed correctly, reaches 130 W, which is enough for medium-power gaming assemblies
- Mounting the cooler is available both in the classic way and on top of the motherboard, which simplifies assembly for people with little experience
For Intel
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Low profile
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With speed control
The main advantages
- The total area of the product 95x95 mm predetermines the exclusion of overlapping RAM slots, which allows the use of even high-profile RAM modules
- The included LNA adapter, if necessary, reduces the fan speed to 1800 rpm for processors with low thermal loads, which significantly reduces noise
- Professional thermal grease NT-H1 provides minimal thermal resistance when mounting the device to the processor
- The proprietary SecuFirm2 mount ensures extended mounting compatibility with mini-ITX boards
- The total profile of 37 mm allows the cooler to be installed in almost any modern Slim-Desktop case
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With speed control
With speed control
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Tower
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For AMD
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For Intel
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Noctua NH-U12S (CPU fan)
The main advantages
- Possibility of installing an additional fan to remove the air flow
- The presence of two sets of anti-vibration pads for the main and exhaust coolers
- Proprietary SSO magnetic center bearing provides autobalancing of internal oil pressure
- The radiator and five 6mm copper tubes provide a total dissipation area of about 5400 cm². Good for a single tower, although not the highest
- The base is in contact with the tubes thanks to high-quality solder, increasing heat transfer. Many manufacturers use cheap hot melt glue, which greatly reduces heat dissipation efficiency.
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