Sorted into categories for heatsinks measuring less than 110mm, 75mm or 30mm tall, Frostytech ranks the best compact CPU coolers available by thermal performance and quietest operation. The first list is for Intel processor heatsinks, the second for AMD processor heatsinks. To find the absolute best heatsinks regardless of size, go to the main Frostytech Top 5 Heatsink Chart for a complete run down. HOW IT WORKS: The #1 Rank is considered the current Top heatsink meeting the specific height limitation, #5 is the 5th BEST. Full size heatsinks are not included here, and do offer significantly better thermal results. Only heatsinks that Frostytech has tested are included in these lists; as such some heatsink models available on the market are omitted, this is not an indication of "the best low profile heatsink ever". Please click on any heatsink listed below for a detailed review and the official thermal and acoustic test results. Manufacturers and vendors are NOT permitted to make any claims of performance from these lists.

Originally Posted by dieanotherday The only thing in my house that's over 4ghz is probably brains.

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Originally Posted by Heroin Rob Id rather be a thieving pirate than an honest idiot anyday. A fool and his money....

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Originally Posted by wolfy87 So ThermalTake MaxOrb is actually verz good?

Originally Posted by Kamakazi If your case is small. But everything on this list gets destroyed by any kind of 120mm tower.

Originally Posted by OCec3 I've put my Q6600 in cling film...

95.567% of people make up the stats in their sig. If you are part of the 4.433% who uses real stats, put this in your sig.

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Best CFM/noise ratio fan: Noctua NF-P12
Best air cooling budget case: Antec 300