Best CPU Coolers for Intel Core i5-11600K

The Intel Core i5-11600K (Amazon/B&H) is Intel’s latest desktop CPU released in 2021. Consider the fact that a thermal solution is not included and the maximum temperature allowed is 100°C, you’d better get a CPU cooler for max use of Core i5-11600K. We have tested and reviewed latest CPU coolers for Intel Core i5-11600K, and below are top recommended ones:

 be quiet! Dark Rock 4 Air Cooler – Check Price at Amazon

The Dark Rock 4 Air Cooler features six 6mm copper heat pipes, a 135mm Silent Wings PWN fan with nine airflow-optimized blades and a speed of 1400 rpm, a six-pole motor, and a fluid-dynamic bearing. If you’d like to improve the Dark Rock 4’s cooling efficiency, an additional 120mm fan can be added, and clips are included to accommodate this. The noise under 50, 70 and 100% loads are only 10.5, 15.6 and 21.4 dBA, yet offers a cooling capacity of 200W TDP.

Features:

• six 6mm copper Heat Pipes
• 135mm Silent Wings PWN fan
• nine airflow-optimized Blades
• 1400 rpm Fan Speed

 MSI Core Frozr L CPU Cooler- Check Price at Amazon/B&H Photo Video

The Core Frozr L CPU Cooler is designed for both Intel and AMD processors, providing efficient cooling for up to 200W of heat.It features a nickel-plated copper base that transfers heat to its four 8mm heatpipes, which is then dissipated with the included 120mm fan. An additional set of fan clips are included, so you can install an optional 120mm fan for a more powerful push/pull configuration. For security, it comes with a metal back-plate to prevent the motherboard from bending over long term use. Included with the Core Frozr L are two black and silver top cover panels that you can change to fit your build’s aesthetics.

Features:

• four 8mm Heat Pipes
• 120mm MSI TORX Fan
• 1800±15% Fan Speed
• 33.6 dBA Noise Level

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler – Check Price at Amazon/B&H Photo Video

The Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler has aluminum fans and patented CDC base to ensure that the heat pipes are free of barries while drawing heat away from the processor. Included with the heatsink is a single 120mm PWM fan that can be sped up or slowed down when necessary. An additional 120mm fan can be mounted on the opposite end using the extra set of fan brackets for even more cooling power.

Features:

• four Direct Heat Pipes
• 120mm PWM Fan
• Continuous Direct Contact
• All-in-One Mounting Solution

ASUS TUF Gaming LC 120 RGC Liquid CPU Cooler- Check Price at Amazon/B&H Photo Video

The TUF Gaming LC 120 RGB Liquid CPU Cooler not only keeps processor cool, but can make it the cenrenpiece of your build, sporting a copper block CPU plant and aluminum radiator. ASUS Aura Sync capabilities allow you to adjust the colors of not just the fans, but the pump face as well, making your PC truly unique.

Features:

• 120mm RGB Fan
• 120mm Aluminum Radiator
• ASUS Aura Sync RGB Lighting
• Reinforced Sleeved Tubing

Corsair Hydro Series H60 Liquid CPU Cooler – Check Price at Amazon/B&H Photo Video