Scythe SCSMZ-2000

An air cooler standing 160mm tall specced for 180W. Noise is specced at 7.2 dBA; socket compatibility spans AM5, AM4, LGA1700. That rating covers upper-midrange CPUs at stock and mild overclocks. At 160mm tall, verify case cooler clearance — mid-towers typically allow 160–170mm.

Its $11.29 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current CPU cooler prices across retailers. Scythe backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.