Noctua NH-L12

An air cooler standing 160mm tall rated to dissipate 180W. That rating covers upper-midrange CPUs at stock and mild overclocks. Noise is specced at 13.1 dBA; socket support includes AM5, AM4, LGA1700. At 160mm tall, verify case cooler clearance — mid-towers typically allow 160–170mm.

At $74.95 it sits in the mid-range CPU cooler bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. Warranty coverage follows Noctua's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.