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I think you should not talk about the importance of installing good cooling for the processor, because if you are watching this video, then you understand that you can’t do just screws for the case. I want to show you the top 5 CPU coolers that are relevant to buy in 2022. The rating includes models for both weak, low-power processors, and powerful, hot stones, whose owners do not mind experimenting with overclocking. Each cooler has everything you need to be as reliable as possible. After all, none of us would like to get at least a hundred bucks because of a manufacturer’s oversight. But you don’t have to worry about the models of this rating.

Table of participants in the rating of coolers for processors in 2022

Zalman CNPS10X Optima II

Opens the rating cooler Zalman CNPS10X Optima ll. You can see the sockets in which it is installed on the screen. The processor is cooled by a screw with a diameter of 120 mm. At maximum load, it makes 1500 rpm. In principle, the cooler is not very loud. There is a faint hum that can only be heard in complete silence. Therefore, I will not write down this moment as a whole drawback. Still, there is a hydrodynamic bearing inside, which, simply due to its design, can work quietly.

By the way, because of him, this bag won the battle against competitors, because not all of them are equipped with such modern technology for a price of up to 2000 thousand rubles. The heated air is well removed thanks to the heat pipes, of which there are 4 pieces. They will be enough to cool the processor. The maximum TDP of this cooler is 180W. A really decent indicator that will provide cold work to a budget-level processor. The component itself is not very bulky, moreover, it is the thinnest in my rating.

It has the following dimensions: 132x85x150 mm. As for overclocking, a cooler with such characteristics will provide cold work to a budget and not the most powerful processor that will operate at stock frequency. You can, of course, try to slightly overclock 4-core stones from Intel or 6-core ones from AMD, but you need to be very confident in your abilities. I would not risk it, it is better to pay a little more and take at least the Arctic Freezer DUO.

Arctic Freezer 34 eSports DUO

The fourth line of the TOP is taken by Arctic Freezer 34 eSports DUO. This cooler is no longer suitable for all AMD and Intel sockets. Here is the complete list. This is explained by enhanced cooling with two 120 mm screws at once. They also spin on a hydrodynamic bearing and are capable of speeds up to 2100 rpm.. There will definitely be more noise from it than from the past, especially at high speeds. But here it is compensated by better cooling. This is facilitated by 4 heat pipes. Putting together all the efforts of the element base, the cooler is able to remove up to 210 W of heat. This already gives closer and more reliable access to CPU overclocking.

For example, Intel i5 8th and 9th generation and AMD R5 1-2 generations can be overclocked to your heart’s content.. But the i7 and R7 are limited in overclocking, because the operating temperature will not be the most suitable. The cooler itself is the middle segment. In fact, it loses 5-10 degrees to the top-end air cooling of the processor. It seems that nothing critical. But this is if there is an average, not the highest level processor.

For hot stones, these 5-10 degrees play a serious role and can cause breakage.. Therefore, saving is not worth it. Also note that this piece of iron is quite impressive in size — 124x103x157 mm. Although there will be more options in the TOP. This RAM slot does not overlap, but it will not fit into every assembly without problems. By the way, MX-4 thermal grease for installation is also included with all the good stuff.. And this is expensive, because it is quite rare.

ThermalRight Macho Rev.B

Top three opens ThermalRight Macho Rev.B. But it is the revisions of B. It even supports such an old socket as LGA 775. According to AMD: you can install a stone not only with AM4 socket, but also with AM2.3 and FM1.2. For cooling the processors, 1 fan is already 140 mm. But here it is spinning not on a hydrodynamic type of bearing, but on a ball bearing. This is an older technology, but its reliability in mid-range coolers is not in question. Thus, the screw can produce up to 1300 rpm. This indicator guarantees you silence in the room. At least compared to the previous Arctic Freezer.

Moreover, the cooler removes heated air with 6 heat pipes. Therefore, the maximum TDP for a macho is 30 W more than that of the previous participant — 240 W. In terms of characteristics, this cooler differs quite well from the Arctic Freezer. But in fact, we do not have more opportunities for overclocking. The same fifth six-cores of the 8th-9th generations and P5 of the 1st and 2nd can be driven. In the direction of i7 and R7, you can carefully look, but if only carefully. Here it will be tense with the temperature.

Although it has only one fan, the cooler is even larger in size than the previous one — 152x129x162 mm. It turns out a huge and very large tower, which can block the first RAM slot. Therefore, consider this nuance when buying. But from the pleasant — in the kit there is a special screwdriver for installation. It’s great to receive an already high-quality product, and even with a gift.

be quiet! Dark Rock 4

Silver takes be quiet! Dark Rock 4. And now we have come to a participant who already borders between the middle and top segments. It is placed on the same sockets as the previous macho. The fan will be smaller — 135 mm. But the bearing on which it spins is of the hydrodynamic type. This means that although he develops a speed of 100 rpm more than the previous participant, there will be less noise from him, even at high speeds. And in terms of reliability, the ball bearing is inferior to a more modern colleague — the hydrodynamic one, which is inside. The number of thermal copper pipes is the same — 6 pieces.

In total, the element base is capable of dissipating up to 200 W of heat. Yes, this figure dominates in macho, but it does not have more opportunities compared to Dark Rock 4. Both unlimited and limited overclocking of the same level of processors is available. But it will no longer be possible to fire up the same i9 — the wrong temperatures. But what they have in common is their size.

Of course, they differ in numbers, but the case of the cooler will be the same as the last one — with a crunch. It also turned out to be thick, so it can block the first RAM slot. Be careful with this. But otherwise, this is a quality component with a nice look and quiet fans. But he’s not the top one. He has a blood brother who gives much more opportunities.

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4

The leader of the rating is be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4. The name is replenished with just the word Pro, but how much use is there. There is support for the latest Intel socket for the 12th generation of processors — LGA 1700. The whole thing will be cooled by 2 120 and 135 mm screws at once. They spin on a hydrodynamic bearing. The 120 mm fan can reach speeds up to 1500 rpm, and 135 mm up to 1200 rpm. Good indicators, which do not allow heated air to linger, and make moderate noise without discomfort. They operate clearly and quietly both at low speeds and at high speeds. 7 heat pipes help them.

Together they can handle up to 250W of heat.. Thanks to every detail, the cooler is capable of overclocking even octa-core processors from Intel. Therefore, hot and powerful stones, such as the i9 9820K, i9 9900K, R7 2700 and R7 2700X, can be overclocked and then do not worry about their cooling at all. In general, a really powerful bag that allows you to unlock the full potential of expensive processors. Although he talks about it with his whole appearance. So weighty and healthy that it really does not fit in every case. But surprisingly, the RAM slots do not overlap. But inconsistencies may arise if your modules are backlit. Therefore, everything needs to be well calculated here.

To make the task easier, I can say that you will have about 40 mm in height to install the dies. Such an uncompromising cooler can be put into a new computer assembly on a productive processor and not worry a bitthat some problems will have to be solved from serious loads or overclocking. Just installed and do not know the troubles.

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