Best CPU Cooler For Asrock x300

Thermaltake Engine 27

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand:Thermaltake | Cooling Method:Fan  | Material:Aluminium | Noise Level:13 dB

Engine 27 is a premium CPU cooling solution for gamers and enthusiasts, providing maximum heat dissipation, silence, and efficiency. At least, this is what the manufacturers have advertised, and I am going to test whether this can perform the best or not.

Usually, we see CPU coolers with that black or white aesthetics and having some visible fans. But this engine 27 is a bit different in terms of the fan. This CPU cooler doesn’t have a single fan system in the middle.

Instead, it has this heatsink system that rotates, like the whole heatsink literally spins around to dissipate heat. Also, it has this hydrodynamic air bearing that would also aid in the heat transferring process.
So the heatsink has these 119 L-shaped aluminum fins in the outer layer and 40 aluminum fins in the inner layer. The profile of this CPU cooler is 27mm tall, so I am already assuming that this one would fit well in all of those compact systems.

Now let’s get onto the benchmarks and see whether this cooler will be able to outperform or not. So, Engine 27 kept the system at 59 degrees Celsius at 2500 rpm, making it the best CPU cooler for gaming. And these results were somehow similar to the Cryorig C7 and the Silver Stone NT08-115XP.

Next, coming towards the noise levels with Engine 27, it maintained a 36 dB even while spinning at 2500 RPM. The noise is somehow intolerable, but this is already portrayed in their advertising information. In short, I would describe this as something like a high-pitch noise.

If I compare this one with the Silverstone NT08-115XP performance-wise, it is similar to engine 27. However, one thing that differentiates both is the high price you will be paying for the engine 27. Another bummer about the engine 27 is its loud noise, while the Silverstone has a tolerable and slight humming noise.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS CPU COOLER?

Thermaltake Engine 27 is the best CPU cooler for gaming in its class. It has a simple and elegant design to keep the look simple, but the performance is top class with a vast capacity. But I think other options at the same price provide better performance. Or you can get the same performance at a much lower price that isn’t too loud.

Cryorig C7 RGB Low Profile CPU Cooler

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand:Cooler Master | Cooling Method:Air | Material:Copper | Noise Level:14 dB

Have you ever thought that you would be able to get a CPU cooler that is precisely the size of your handheld smartphone? If yes, then that time has come, and now a CPU cooler that small actually exists, and not only is it one of the powerful CPU coolers for Asrock x300. Keep on reading as to know why I am claiming this even.

So, The Cryorig C7 Low Profile CPU Cooler is a complete copper low profile CPU cooler with LED lighting and a dual fan design that comes with an all-in-one remote control.

From the design, I came to know that it has these attractive four 6mm heat pipes that are intertwined between 57 copper fins that are exactly in the shape of S. I also believe that this copper setup gives this CPU cooler a premium and high-end look that is indeed a treat for the eyes.

It comes with these 92mm fans that are in white and gray color and has a 4-pin PWM heather. Additionally, the fan is known to spin up to 2500 RPM, and with the two clips, it is extremely easy to remove it from the top of the heatsink.

Coming towards the installation process, it is completely easy and straightforward. I had no issue installing this one as it has defined instructions in the manual. Also, the mounting brackets have specified the screws that need to be mounted, so it is a quick one to install.

Okay, now let’s jump onto the benchmarks; I got the temperature of around 25-30 degrees Celsius at idle. Before putting the cooler into action, the temperature remained 75-80 degrees Celsius while I was rendering videos.

However, with the C7, I was able to lower the temperature to below 65 degrees Celsius, which is a huge milestone, I believe. Here, I would like to clarify that at this temperature, the fan noise was indeed audible as it was spinning at max speed.

Like it wasn’t crazy audible but still somehow audible that you would notice it while you are playing games or rendering videos over this one. I believe the noise might not be a massive turnoff for those who use their PC while having headphones.

CRYORIG C7 is a mighty cooler. Its ability to cool an entire length ATX board and its low profile make it a good option for smaller computers. However, guys, this premium performance comes at a high-end cost but again, I won’t mind spending up some extra bucks to have my PC build run cool.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS CPU COOLER?

Noctua NH-L9a

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand:Noctua | Cooling Method:Fan  | Material:Copper | Noise Level:15 dB

I care about each of my followers, and just like other posts, I have a budget product in this one. So, if you are building your system on a budget, then the Noctua NH-l9a-AM4 is one best budget CPU cooler for Asrock x300. This CPU cooler has all the features found in higher-end Noctua products.

This CPU cooler here comes in premium packaging. You will get a manual for installation, some installation brackets, and mounting screws in the box. Honestly, the footprint here is quite impressive and Is perfect for any small form factor, including the ITX motherboards.

This CPU cooler has a footprint of 114mm by 92mm and stands 37mm tall, so I guess this won’t have any issue fitting up in any case. Coming toward the fans, these are Noctua’s original 9×14 PWM fans of 92mm.
Additionally, according to the advertisement by the manufacturers, these fans have a max speed of 2500 RPM.

Now let’s talk about the installation part; as a frequent CPU cooler installer, I didn’t have any issues while putting this one up for work. However, those who are beginners might have a hard time installing this one because it requires precision. But once you are done with the installation, the results are worth the hassle.

Also, here I would again tell you that this cooler is much shorter. As I compared it with the stock AMD wraith stealth, the Noctua here is much shorter while the AMD one stands taller.

Now let’s get to the benchmarks here. I compared the NH-L9a with the stock AMD wraith stealth. Both are rated up to 65 TDP, so it is pretty interesting to see how both perform while working under load.

AMD wraith stealth and the NH-L9a idled at 31 degrees Celsius and had a 1-degree difference even under heavy load. Here I can claim that both CPU coolers had the same cooling effects. And I don’t think Noctua would be a good one if you want to upgrade your system’s cooling system.

One significant difference between both of the coolers was, of course, noise level. So, the stock AMD wraith stealth was actually making some audible noises, literally audible throughout my gaming room.

Additionally, for overclocking, it also worked without any issue, so I believe it can provide some decent performance even under load. However, you might need to rely on some other CPU cooler for high-end builds.

Now the noise for the Noctua NH-L9a wasn’t much audible even though it was spinning at high speed under load. So if you plan to get a CPU cooler that can remain silent and fit into your system without any hassle, this might be the right choice. However, I won’t recommend going for this one for upgrading purposes.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS CPU COOLER?

Noctua NH-L9i Chromax

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand:Noctua | Cooling Method:Air | Material:Copper | Noise Level: 23.6 dB

I have another pick from Noctua that is all black and has some premium looks. Noctua’s Chromax series is designed to be compatible with most CPU coolers. Its design enables a low-noise operation and ensures the outstanding performance of the product as well as its CPU cooler.

First, let’s talk about the box in which this CPU cooler comes. Inside the box, this black heatsink, 92mm fan, thermal compound, mounting screws, and a manual, of course. If you look at the design, this is the perfect overall CPU cooler for Asrock x300 because it has this small and compact build.

In terms of heat pipes, it has a total of two copper heat pipes for the heatsink, having a diameter of 6mm. On the heatsink, I noticed that it has 55 black-coated aluminum fins stacked to promote effective heat dissipation.

In terms of installation, I found it way too easier because the mounting system and screws are all provided in the box. However, be careful while applying the thermal compound and cautiously install the cooler in its place.

Next, I tried to benchmark Noctua’s NH-L9i with the NH-U9s because this was the only one I had now. Both CPU coolers somehow had the same temperatures, which is not surprising. So, even under high load, the temperature was 68 degrees Celsius which shows that this CPU cooler can handle casual operations and withstand heavy loads.

Unfortunately, this CPU cooler can perform decently but not better than liquid CPU coolers. And from this, it is safe to claim that the Noctua NH-L9i can handle normal to medium load; however, for the heavy load, you might have to get another CPU cooler.

In terms of noise, it has disappointed me because fans here are actually noisy, making some audible noise of up to 40db. So, guys, this CPU cooler is in no way a quiet CPU cooler for your build.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS CPU COOLER?

ARCTIC Freezer 11 LP

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand:Cooler Master | Cooling Method:Fan  | Material:Aluminium | Noise Level:28 dB

Here I am with another amazing CPU cooler for people with a mid-range budget. So, this Arctic Freezer 11p CPU cooler is just under $24, which makes it one of the best mid-range CPU coolers for Asrock x300.
Okay, let me give you a quick review first so this CPU cooler is compact in footprint and comes with around 50 aluminum fins and two copper heat pipes.

Apart from this, It has this 92mm PWM fan in white color. The build here is not something very fancy or premium, but I am sure it’s enough to get the work done.

Now I will share what stuff it comes up with in the box. So this CPU cooler comes with some hefty mounting accessories and, of course, a manual. If you are wondering why this CPU cooler doesn’t have any thermal compound included, then let me tell you this one has its thermal compound already installed.
In addition to all of these accessories, the manual is very straightforward and explanatory as well.

The instructions are straightforward, and I got them by just giving them a read. Additionally, the 11LP is just 53mm tall. Honestly, I wouldn’t expect it to be significant because of the inexpensive price tag.

As I discussed earlier, the fan here is white in color and is a NAND 2mm fan. The rpm of this fan can range from 900 to 2,000. I guess these fans would perform well, but I will leave that discussion to the later part, where I will run the benchmarks.

Now it’s the time to install this one and test whether it can give a hard time or not. So the installation process for me was very easy, and I understood it as a push n pull CPU cooler design. I don’t think anyone would ever have any issue installing this one.

Next, I performed benchmarks over this one at 4.0 GHz and 1.08V. It was able to keep my system cool at 70 degrees Celsius. I also tried to compare these results with the same low–profile CPU cooler that is similar to this one.

The results were similar, and there was no considerable difference. I didn’t have any issue with the results, but I hope that the insulation will be improved with this one in the future. But again, at this point, you cannot expect this CPU cooler to give you that top-notch performance.

Now I won’t suggest this CPU cooler for overclocked systems, but still, I wanted to push this CPU cooler, so I tried it with an overclocked system. So, the temperature here was 98 degrees Celsius which is, I guess, a very-very hot temperature.

Coming toward the noise factor, I can easily claim that this CPU cooler might not be able to perform like the high-end ones. However, it still has zero audible noise, which is the best thing about this cooler.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS CPU COOLER?

Cooler Master Hyper 212

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand:Cooler Master | Cooling Method:Fan  | Material:Copper Aluminium | Noise Level:15 dB

I Present to you the Cooler Master Hyper 212, which is the premium CPU fan cooler for Asrock x300. Guys, this one is my favorite, and I am literally going to get this for my Asrock again and again, without any doubt.

I totally condemn purchasing high-end components that are expensive and unable to do the work. But this guy over here is inexpensive and still performs the best, and you will get to know why I am bragging about this CPU cooler later from the benchmarks.

This guy over here has been in the market for more than 10 years and has secured some of its most exotic reputations. The design itself is very impressive and fits everyone’s preference which is the best part about this one.

Here I would leave a reminder note that even though this cooler has some premium performance, still it isn’t comparable to the high-end ones like the Noctua or Be quiet CPU coolers. In short, it is meant to replace your stock cooler in a much better way.

This CPU cooler’s size is a bit more huge than other CPU coolers on this list. The 212 Evo is about 120mm wide, 158.5mm high, and 77mm deep with the fans installed.

This CPU cooler’s design is basic and isn’t something fancy like RGB or led. The fan doesn’t have any specific flashy color and maxes out at 2000 rpm. Here I would also remind you that a 212 Evo V2 also exists that has been recently launched not as a competitor but as a parallel CPU cooler to the original 212 EVO. One thing that is a bit improved with version 2 is the new heat pipes design, and it also comes with a handy mounting kit, which is an exciting thing about this one.

And if you purchase the newer version of the 212 Evo, remember it would also cost you some extra bucks. For the installation process, I would share that this CPU cooler is 10 years older, and the installation process might not be as easy as with the newer generation CPU coolers.

I wanted to share with you my experience installing the 212 Evo CPU cooler so you won’t have to go through any issues that I went through. One piece of advice is to not tighten the screws way too tight as they will pop up through the motherboard. Be careful as the space is small, and you don’t want to damage any components.

After the installation, the thing that bothered me a lot was its huge profile leaving behind no place for memory modules. If you have an ATX or other compact build, you would not be able to accommodate the memory modules. But in my case, I could accommodate a single module that worked for me.

Now let me share the benchmarks with you; at 95W load, the 212 Evo has a temperature of 60-65 degrees Celsius, much lower than the Hyper 212 black, which gave a temperature of around 70-75 degrees Celsius. While the noise levels here weren’t too quiet like they were apparent.

I also tested the Hyper 212 Evo at 150W load, and the results were terrible; the temperature here remained constant at 92 degrees Celsius. And with the fans were running at full speed, too, and the noise was much audible.

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