A good cooler is key to having a great gaming experience. For example, if your graphics card is overheating and you don’t have a good cooler installed, you’re gonna experience that heat and might even fry your graphics card. A good cooler can also improve the life of your PC components in general.
Quick table with our top 3 picks:
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Corsair iCUE H150i Elite Capellix Liquid CPU Cooler, RGB Pump + Fans, 360mm
Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
MSI MEG CoreLiquid S360 - AIO CPU Liquid Cooler - 2.4" IPS Display - 360mm Radiator - Triple 120mm Silent Gale P12 Fans
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Corsair iCUE H150i Elite Capellix Liquid CPU Cooler, RGB Pump + Fans, 360mm
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Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
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MSI MEG CoreLiquid S360 - AIO CPU Liquid Cooler - 2.4" IPS Display - 360mm Radiator - Triple 120mm Silent Gale P12 Fans
Top 10 Best Cooler For 12900k Reviewed
Bestseller No. 1
Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
- Proven premium heatsink (more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes and RGB LEDs
- Top-tier performance in 120mm size for excellent compatibility: fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t block the PCIe on most ATX & Micro-ATX motherboards
- Dual state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 120mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet at idle!
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM4 & AM5
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 5800X3D, 5700X, 5600, 5500)
SaleBestseller No. 2
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite Capellix Liquid CPU Cooler, RGB Pump + Fans, 360mm
- A high-performance RGB pump head provides powerful, low-noise cooling for your CPU, lit by 33 ultra-bright CAPELLIX RGB LEDs
- Includes a Corsair iCUE commander core smart RGB Lighting and Fan speed controller, for precise speed and lighting control over up to six RGB Fans
- Three 120mm Corsair ML RGB Magnetic Levitation PWM fans deliver powerful airflow for extreme CPU cooling performance, with eight RGB LEDs per fan
- Accurately control your cooling via PWM, adjusting fan speeds from 400 to 2,400 RPM
- Zero RPM fan profiles in Corsair iCUE software allow fans to stop entirely at low temperatures, eliminating fan noise
Bestseller No. 3
Noctua NH-L9i-17xx chromax.Black, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler for Intel LGA1700 (Black)
- Proven premium heatsink (more than 200 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes and RGB LEDs
- Only 37mm height allows it to fit compact HTPC and Small Form Factor (SFF) cases, tailored footprint guarantees 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility on all ITX, Micro-ATX and ATX LGA17xx motherboards
- Renowned, award-winning NF-A9x14 slim 92mm fan with Low-Noise Adaptor and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet at idle!
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) CPUs
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i7, i5 or i3 with moderate heat load (e.g. 12500, 12400, 12300, 12100, see compatibility list)
Bestseller No. 4
ASUS ROG Strix LC II 240 ARGB All-in-one AIO Liquid CPU Cooler 240mm Radiator, Intel LGA1700, 115x/2066 and AMD AM4/TR4 Support,2X 120mm 4-pin PWM Addressable RGB Radiator Fans
- Seventh Gen Asetek pump delivers exceptional cooling and minimal noise with an operating range starting at 840 rpm
- ROG-designed ARGB radiator fans for optimized airflow and static pressure
- Individually addressable RGB and NCVM-coating pump over accentuates the sleep, modern aesthetics
- Styled to complement ROG motherboard, at the center stage of your build
- Reinforced, sleeved tubing for increased durability
Bestseller No. 5
ASUS ROG Strix LC II 360 All-in-one AIO Liquid CPU Cooler 360mm Radiator, Intel LGA1700, 115x/2066 and AMD AM4/TR4 Support,Triple 120mm 4-pin PWM Fans
- Seventh Gen Asetek pump delivers exceptional cooling and minimal noise with an operating range starting at 840 rpm
- ROG-designed radiator fans for optimized airflow and static pressure
- Individually addressable RGB and NCVM-coating pump over accentuates the sleep, modern aesthetics
- Styled to complement ROG motherboard, at the center stage of your build
- Reinforced, sleeved tubing for increased durability
SaleBestseller No. 6
Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL360 FLUX Series 360mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler, 0 RPM, Dual Chamber Pump, Enlarged Copper Base, ARGB PL-Flux 120mm Fans for AMD Ryzen/Intel 1700/1200/115X
- Dual Chamber Pump: New Compact Performance Dual Chamber pump delivers the perfect balance of water flow and pressure for impressive cooling.
- Ultimate Heat Exchange: High speed motor utilizing a ceramic bearing impeller forces balanced water flow to and from the radiator for ultimate efficiency of heat exchange.
- PL-Flux specific fans: Inter-conneting air balance fan blades increased sturdiness and stability operating steadily at high speed. Angled inner rim of fan frame increasing intake of air, at the same time gap between from and blades creating greater air pressure
- Enhanced Air Balance Fan Blades: 120 mm square frame ARGB fan designed with inter-connecting air balance fan blades uniquely modified for the PL-Flux Series.
- Slim & Sleek Radiator: Low profile radiator with superior fin density coupled with performance fans dissipates heat rapidly.
Bestseller No. 7
MSI MEG CoreLiquid S360 - AIO CPU Liquid Cooler - 2.4" IPS Display - 360mm Radiator - Triple 120mm Silent Gale P12 Fans
- 2.4" Customizable IPS Display: The MEG CORELIQUID S Series comes equipped with a 2.4" IPS screen capable of displaying a wide range of hardware system information and customizable graphics.
- Silent Gale P12: These fans are engineered with full silence in mind. From the angle of the blades to the curvature, these are the most silent fans yet.
- Concentrated Cooling Performance: A 60mm fan is placed within the water block to help dissipate heat for the M.2 SSD, CPU VRMs, and surrounding components.
- Total Control in Your Hands: Everything ranging from the MEG CORELIQUID S Series' fan speed to the ARGB lighting to the IPS display can be adjusted through the MSI Center.
- LGA 1700 and AM5 READY - MSI liquid Coolers comes with out of the box support FOR LGA 1700 and AM5 bracket is included.
Bestseller No. 8
ASUS ROG Ryujin II 360 RGB all-in-one liquid CPU cooler 360mm Radiator (3.5"color LCD, embedded pump fan and 3xNoctua iPPC 2000PWM 120mm radiator fans,compatible with Intel LGA1700, 1200 & AM4 socket)
- 3.5" color LCD display for real-time system stats and personalized animations via ASUS LIVEDASH software controls
- Seventh Gen Asetek pump delivers exceptional cooling and minimal noise with an operating range starting at 840 rpm
- Industrial-grade Noctua iPPC-2000 PWM radiator fans and software control via FanXpert reduces unnecessary noise while keeping your system cool
- Extensive Compatibility: Compatible with both Intel and AMD mainstream sockets. LGA1700, LGA1200, AM4, TR4/sTRX4 and more
- Patent pending embedded micro fan inside the pump housing to maximize cooling performance on the VRM and M.2
SaleBestseller No. 9
Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Brown)
- State-of-the-art dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes and 2 fans provides class-leading cooling performance for overclocking or near-silent systems
- Successor of the classic NH-D14; more than 250 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines
- 2 highly optimised NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM4 & AM5
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 5800X3D, 5700X, 5600, 5500)
Bestseller No. 10
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black)
- Proven premium heatsink (more than 300 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes great with many colour schemes and RGB LEDs
- Extra-wide 140mm dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes and dual fans provides maximum quiet cooling efficiency on a par with many all-in-one watercoolers, ideal for overclockers and silent-enthusiasts!
- Dual-fan design with renowned, award-winning NF-A15 140mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet at idle!
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM4 & AM5
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 5800X3D, 5700X, 5600, 5500)
5 Things To Consider Before Buying The Best Cooler For 12900k
- Size
The size of the cooler is determined by how much space you have on your PC and how big a graphics card you have. For example, if you have a small case, then it’s better to go with a small cooler that won’t take up too much space.
- Performance
This is the most important thing to consider when buying any kind of product. The performance of the cooler will determine how fast it will cool down your graphics card and other components in your PC. This means that if the cooler is not performing well, then it won’t be able to keep your graphics card cool as needed and might even damage it over time.
- Cost
The cost of a cooler is determined by the materials used in the product and the manufacturer of the product. The cost of a cooler can range from $10 to $500 depending on its size, performance, and quality.
- Warranty
The warranty of a cooler is determined by how long it lasts before it becomes defective and whether or not it will be replaced if it fails. If you want to buy a high-quality cooler, then you’ll want to look for one that comes with a long warranty period.
- Reviews
The reviews of a cooler are important because they’ll help you determine whether or not the product will live up to your expectations or not. It’s also important because they can help you decide whether or not you should buy that particular cooler or not. For example, if people have written bad reviews about some specific coolers, then you might want to avoid those products because there’s probably something wrong with them that makes them fail so quickly and easily.
Conclusion
A cooler is a very important component to have in your PC. It will allow your PC components to run at their best and keep them cool as needed. This means that you’ll have a more enjoyable gaming experience and that it’ll last longer than if you didn’t have the cooler installed in the first place.
