The new generation of Intel microprocessors is upon us, and this 11th iteration of Intel CPUs has variants that show promise in providing some much-needed competition against AMD’s Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series. One such Comet Lake variant is the highly anticipated i5-11600K. This processor is made to compete against AMD’s Ryzen 5600X (see our […]
CPU Coolers
6 Best CPU Coolers for the Intel Core i7-11700K
Rocket Lake is here! Pre-orders are flying out the door, and many consumers are eagerly awaiting their new CPU to send the performance of their gaming battle station to the moon. From all of Rocket Lake’s new series of processors, the i7-11700K stands out as an incredibly affordable enthusiast-level option that even outdoes its more […]
Best CPU Coolers for the Intel Core i5-10400 & i5-10400F
The Intel Core i5-10400 and 10400F have undergone price cuts recently. These 6-core, 12-thread Intel CPUs are a direct competitor to AMD’s Ryzen 5 3600 but are available at around $150-$160 making them significantly cheaper. Both the i5-10400 and i5-10400F are 65W TDP CPUs and have identical performance to one another, but the F variant […]
NZXT Kraken X63 vs Kraken Z63: What Are The Key Differences?
The American PC hardware manufacturer, NZXT, is know for making some of the best performing – and stylish – AIO liquid CPU coolers in the market. They are easy to install, keep CPU temperatures and noise levels at a minimum, and are built with quality materials for a respectable level of durability. Their two latest […]
Corsair H115i RGB Platinum vs H150i RGB Pro: What Are The Differences?
If you’re in the market for an all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler to chill your new CPU, then you most likely know that Corsair is one of the best brands for the task – especially give how they have gained immense popularity with their ‘Hydro Series’ CPU coolers. Not only do these products perform, thermally and […]
Noctua NH-U12S VS NH-U12A: What Are The Key Differences?
Choosing a CPU cooler can be a daunting task, especially with so many quality products available in the market. Still, one brand does rise against the rest, and that is Noctua. This Austrian cooling component manufacturer is known as one of the best in the industry, and for good reason. Not only do their coolers […]
Noctua NH-D15 vs NH-D15S: What Are The Key Differences?
When it comes to airflow cooling for PC cases and CPUs, few can compete with the quality, performance, and reliability of Noctua products. This Austrian brand is known for its incredibly quiet, high-performance case fans and CPU coolers that are devoid of any RGB fluff; as they focus solely on achieving the best performance possible. […]
6 Best 240mm AIO Liquid Coolers for 2021
Choosing a 240mm AIO is becoming harder and harder, but that’s because of how many great options have been produced in recent years. As liquid cooling has become popular due to the aesthetics of a small block on the CPU vs the big air coolers, more and more companies are putting strong options into the […]
5 Best CPU Coolers for the Ryzen 9 5900X and 5950X
AMD has announced the new Zen 3 CPUs and at the top of the tree sit the Ryzen 5900X, which they tout as their high-performance Gaming CPU, and the 5950X which with 16 cores is the ultimate consumer productivity CPU. In this article we’ll recommend the best CPU coolers to ensure that these two CPUs […]
5 Best CPU Coolers for Ryzen 7 5800X Builds
With AMD launching the new Ryzen 5000 series last week, we came to the realization that AMD is not going to include stock coolers with most of their new CPUs. This is a shame since almost all of the Ryzen 3000 CPUs came with a suitable included cooler that could be used daily at specification […]
4 Best CPU Coolers for the Ryzen 5 5600X
We’ve made it folks! AMD’s initial Zen 3 lineup has been revealed, and it’s a doozy. The long and short of it is: Zen 3 has the same or lower TDP than Zen 2, a new architecture, and the benefit of their new unified eight-core CCXs (core complexes) with shared 32MG L3 caches which all […]
Ryzen CPU Cooler Performance Analysis: Which Cooler is Best for Ryzen?
Why you need a CPU cooler, even for Ryzen. We’ve been busy putting the Premiumbuild test rig through its paces and one of the first test series we ran was to compare a variety of cooling solutions for AMD Ryzen systems. Why? Because common knowledge has it that the Wraith Stealth cooler that ships with […]
Best 280mm AIO Liquid Coolers
Recent CPU releases have seen the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X and 3950X sweep the board for productivity performance, whilst Intels new Comet Lake CPUs the i5-10600K, i7-10700K and i9-10900K all give outstanding performance in gaming. This performance comes at a cost though: Intels chips, in particular, run hot and can dissipate over 200W of heat […]
4 Best CPU Coolers for the Ryzen 5 3600XT
AMD’s Zen 2 Matisse Refresh CPUs are upon us, including the new Ryzen 5 3600XT. Now, unlike its bigger brothers, the Ryzen 7 3800XT and Ryzen 9 3900XT, the 3600XT still comes bundled with a stock Wraith cooler, the Spire v2. The included Wraith cooler is sufficient for the existing 3600X; thus, it should be […]
4 Best Airflow CPU Coolers for Maximum Cooling
Whether you’re buying a new 10th generation Intel ‘Comet Lake‘ CPU, or one of AMD’s upcoming XT ‘Matisse‘ processors, you’re going to need a CPU cooler. Taking a page from Intel’s book, AMD is set to release their XT processors without one of their branded Wraith stock coolers, so this time around a cooler will […]
4 Best CPU Coolers for the Intel Core i7-10700K
As users start to get their hands on Intel’s new Comet Lake CPUs, many are bound to have questions regarding which cooling solutions are best for their new systems. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Core i7-10700K and the best cooling options available for it. With the 10th Gen Core i7, Intel has […]
4 Best CPU Coolers for the Intel Core i5-10600K
The new generation of Intel ‘Comet Lake‘ processors has recently come out, and with them comes the opportunity to build a brand-new PC. The i5-10600K, Intel’s mid-range option, offers up to 4.8 GHz of overclocking speeds, together with hyperthreading capabilities which are new to the i5 series. This makes the i5-10600K a top-notch gaming CPU, […]
3 Best CPU Coolers (Air/AIO) for Intel Core i9-10900K Builds
Intels newest 10th generation range of desktop processors are almost upon us, including the flagship Core i9-10900K – set to take on AMD’s hugely popular Ryzen 9 3900X. Built on the existing 14nm process, early benchmark tests are showing that the Ryzen 9 3900X and 3950X are outperforming the i9-10900K in synthetic tests, although the […]
4 Best CPU Coolers for Ryzen 3 3300X and 3100
With the release of AMD’s two new entry-level Ryzen CPUs, namely the Ryzen 3 3100 and Ryzen 3 3300X, AMD aims to please the demographic looking for a budget CPU that can sufficiently handle entry to mid-end gaming needs, 4K streaming for HTPCs, and light workstation loads, at the $99 and $120 marks respectively. Suffice […]
4 Quietest CPU Coolers for Silent PC Builds in 2021
Whether you’re in a studio and don’t want to be hearing several loud computers running at the same time, or just generally hate that constant buzzing noise emanating from your PC, there are several solid options for near-silent, yet still effective, CPU coolers for building that ultra-quiet PC. If you’re looking to use the stock […]