Best CPU Coolers to Buy in 2025! ๐Ÿ‘‘ [50+ Coolers TESTED - ft. Arctic, Thermalright & Noctua!]

GeekaWhat โ€ข July 28, 2025
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When it comes to the world of CPU coolers, there are simply a huge number of different options to choose from! Should you go the air cooled, or liquid cooled route? What radiator size is best? What brands should you avoid? Today I'm answering these questions and more by testing more than 50 of the most popular options on the market! Check out Intelโ€™s Core Ultra CPUs: http://www.intel.gg/geekawhat & Adam's First Ever PC Build! ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://youtu.be/Mx62UP4EvBY Buy Our PCs as Prebuilts from GeekaPC! (UK) ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.geekapc.com/ Amazon (US) [PAID LINKS]: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black: https://amzlink.to/az0He7lFl3t5S Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo Black: https://amzlink.to/az0RtkSQTIwbi AMD Wraith Stealth (stock cooler): https://amzlink.to/az0yFyP4dozh6 ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360: https://amzlink.to/az0nB0eD2ZfZd NZXT Kraken 360: https://amzlink.to/az0ZLgYEbcmHa CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB: https://amzlink.to/az0gWfsxoE57c Lian Li Galahad II Trinity 360: https://amzlink.to/az01Xfhe6uvCE MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360: https://amzlink.to/az0MGr2Bg4xah Thermaltake TH360 ARGB Sync: https://amzlink.to/az0ljtb1A0qdy Noctua NH-U12S Redux: https://amzlink.to/az0NxCEyUMeaN Thermalright Assassin X120 Refined SE: https://amzlink.to/az0s1NXnbxrrU Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE Black: https://amzlink.to/az0QWijA0FWS8 Amazon (UK) [PAID LINKS]: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo Black: https://amzlink.to/az013bZRdNLAy AMD Wraith Stealth (stock cooler): https://amzlink.to/az0dUGkFzbxgE ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360: https://amzlink.to/az0cOsYzHOUeE NZXT Kraken 360: https://amzlink.to/az0vsdVK3aDJK CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB: https://amzlink.to/az0m7NNYvHQAX Lian Li Galahad II Trinity 360: https://amzlink.to/az0KFISKsI4UD MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360: https://amzlink.to/az0YfEzLhZnh5 Thermaltake TH360 ARGB Sync: https://amzlink.to/az05dkhAjiMTc Noctua NH-U12S Redux: https://amzlink.to/az0YMmbjtDnbJ Thermalright Assassin X120 Refined SE: https://amzlink.to/az0A3AnvDOBZR Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE Black: https://amzlink.to/az0lJnpKQx0U3 Amazon (Global) [PAID LINKS]: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo Black: https://geni.us/4qYDRB AMD Wraith Stealth (stock cooler): https://geni.us/TtC3 ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360: https://geni.us/1L7Nz NZXT Kraken 360: https://geni.us/fyib5Qh CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB: https://geni.us/ZLAfkYd Lian Li Galahad II Trinity 360: https://geni.us/ihFfM0 MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360: https://geni.us/QokZut Thermaltake TH360 ARGB Sync: https://geni.us/A9LLako Noctua NH-U12S Redux: https://geni.us/XL0aSN Thermalright Assassin X120 Refined SE: https://geni.us/Y3iPit Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE Black: https://geni.us/VCJo Newegg (US) [PAID LINKS]: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black: https://newegg.io/nca9dd9bb0 Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo Black: https://newegg.io/nc32d497cf AMD Wraith Stealth (stock cooler): https://newegg.io/ncb7188f77 ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360: https://newegg.io/nc066de98b NZXT Kraken 360: https://newegg.io/nc98ca558f CORSAIR iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB: https://newegg.io/nceb261893 Lian Li Galahad II Trinity 360: https://newegg.io/nc93ccb97e MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360: https://newegg.io/nc95343851 Thermaltake TH360 ARGB Sync: https://newegg.io/nc09879f05 Noctua NH-U12S Redux: https://newegg.io/ncfb00baf6 Thermalright Assassin X120 Refined SE: https://newegg.io/nca706bec2 Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE Black: https://newegg.io/nc87b2e945 Check out our Website! Written Reviews: https://geekawhat.com/category/reviews/ PC Builds: https://geekawhat.com/category/pc-builds/ Please send any business enquiries (including review samples and sponsorship) to my Business Email: [email protected] GeekaWhat is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme & Amazon Services LLC Associates, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk & Amazon.com. 00:00 Intro 00:37 AD 01:20 Types of CPU Coolers 01:52 Tower Air Coolers - Explained 02:34 Liquid AIO Coolers - Explained 04:25 Are Liquid Coolers Safe? 05:14 Which Brands to Look For 06:01 Our Testing Methodology 06:29 Budget Air Coolers 08:06 360mm AIOs 10:42 240mm AIO 12:20 420mm AIO Coolers 13:25 Quiet Operation Options

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