There are a lot of choices in today's quiet CPU market. Many manufacturers are jumping on the quiet computer bandwagon. But just as is the case for "quiet" appliances - actual silence varies.
All of our silent CPU coolers are truly silent and cool effectively. You may choose one over the other because of brand name, reliability, style, dimensions that work with your computer, or the ability to get just a little bit quieter (the difference of less than a few decibels). All of our quiet coolers won't be heard unless you put your ear right up to your computer, but some of these coolers, because of their huge dimensions and ideal design, cool better than others.
The weight and size of the most powerful coolers might be a plus for you, due to increased cooling. Or, it may be a downside for you, especially if you move your computer around a lot because the large coolers are usually over the manufacturer's CPU weight limit. Here we give you dimensional and compatibility information about our coolers in a nutshell.
| CPU Cooler Name
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Picture
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Price
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Weight
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Dimensions
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Compatibility
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dB Rating
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| Zalman CNPS9900 LED
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$59.95
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764g
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94(L) x 140(W) x 158.5(H)mm
3.70(L) x 5.51(W) x 6.24(H)inches
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Intel Socket 1366 (i7)
Intel Socket 775
AMD Socket AM2+
AMD Socket AM2
AMD Socket 754
AMD Socket 939
AMD Socket 940
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19.5dB ~ 38.0dB ± 10%
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| Zalman CNPS9900 LED
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$59.95
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764g
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94(L) x 140(W) x 158.5(H)mm
3.70(L) x 5.51(W) x 6.24(H)inches
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Intel Socket 1366 (i7)
Intel Socket 775
AMD Socket AM2+
AMD Socket AM2
AMD Socket 754
AMD Socket 939
AMD Socket 940
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19.5dB ~ 38.0dB ± 10%
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| Zalman CNPS9500A LED
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$44.95
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530g
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85(L) x 112(W) x 125(H)mm
3.34(L) x 4.41(W) x 4.92(H)inches
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Intel Socket 775
AMD Socket AM2
AMD Socket 754
AMD Socket 939
AMD Socket 940
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18dB ~ 27.5dB ±10%
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| Thermalright Ultra120 eXtreme 1366 RT
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$69.95
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790g (Heatsink Only)
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133(L) x 156(W) x 38(H)mm
5.24(L) x 6.14(W) x 1.50(H)inches
Heatsink Only
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Intel Socket 1366 (i7)
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28.0 dB 120(L) x 120(W) x 25(H)mm Case Fan
Included With Cooler
For even greater silence use the 120mm Nexus Silent Fan for true 22.8dB and great airflow
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| Thermalright Ultra120 eXtreme AM2 BP
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$52.95
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790g (Heatsink Only)
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63.44(L) x 132(W) x 160.5(H)mm
2.50(L) x 5.20(W) x 6.32(H)inches
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AMD Socket AM2+
AMD Socket AM2
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Uses all 120mm case fans
Our top pick 120mm Nexus Silent Fan for true 22.8dB and great airflow
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| Thermalright Ultra120 eXtreme AM2 BP
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$52.95
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790g (Heatsink Only)
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63.44(L) x 132(W) x 160.5(H)mm
2.50(L) x 5.20(W) x 6.32(H)inches
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AMD Socket AM2+
AMD Socket AM2
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Uses all 120mm case fans
Our top pick 120mm Nexus Silent Fan for true 22.8dB and great airflow
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| Thermalright IFX-10 Backside Cooler
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$29.95
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130g
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134.5(L) x 163(W) x 112(H)mm
5.3(L) x 6.4(W) x 4.4(H)inches
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Used On MB Backside WITH Thermalright CPU Coolers:
Ultra 120 Extreme
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0dB
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| Scythe Ninja 2
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$44.95
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580g
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1116(L) x 116(W) x 152(H)mm
4.57
Heatsink Only
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Intel Socket 478
Intel Socket 775
AMD Socket AM2
AMD Socket 754
AMD Socket 939
AMD Socket 940
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20.5dB
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| Noctua NH-U12P
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$59.95
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770g
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126(L) x 95(W) x 158(H)mm
5.0(L) x 3.7(W) x 6.2(H)inches
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Intel Socket 775
AMD Socket AM2
AMD Socket AM2+
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10.7dB
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| Nexus HOC-9000 Universal Silent Cooler
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$39.95
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737g
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149.3(L) x 151(W) x 123(H)mm
5.88(L) x 5.95(W) x 4.85(H)inches
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Intel Socket 775
AMD Socket AM2
AMD Socket 754
AMD Socket 939
AMD Socket 940
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17dB - 21.6dB
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| Nexus Heatpipe CPU Cooler XiR-2300
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$34.95
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382g
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106(L) x 122(W) x 111(H)mm
4.17(L) x 4.80(W) x 4.37(H)inches
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Intel 775
AMD Socket AM2
AMD Socket 754
AMD Socket 939
AMD Socket 940
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15dB - 24dB
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| Nexus Heatpipe CPU Cooler XiR-3500 with Copper Fins
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$44.95
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736g
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106(L) x 122(W) x 111(H)mm
4.17(L) x 4.80(W) x 4.37(H)inches
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Intel 775
AMD Socket AM2
AMD Socket 754
AMD Socket 939
AMD Socket 940
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15dB - 24dB
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| Nexus AXP-3200 Quiet Athlon XP CPU Fa
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$24.95
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331g
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Not Available
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AMD Socket A/462, up to XP 3400+
Intel Socket 370, up to PIII 1.13GHz and up
Intel MP, 2800+ or higher
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19dB
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| Nexus P4 Quiet CPU Fan
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$24.95
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385g
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Not Available
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Socket 478 - up to P4 3.2 GHz
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19dB
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| Nexus PHT-7750 Socket 775 Quiet CPU Cooler
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$44.95
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850g
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Not Available
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Intel Socket 775
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17-28 dB(A)
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| Nexus PSM-2500 SkiveTek Passive Pentium M Cooler
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$24.95
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265g
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50(L) x 50(W) x 25(H)mm
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Socket 479 - Pentium M, Celeron M, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo
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0dB
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