Thermalright Assassin X

An air cooler standing 160mm tall specced for 180W. That rating covers upper-midrange CPUs at stock and mild overclocks. Noise is specced at 25.6 dBA; socket support includes AM5, AM4, LGA1700. At 160mm tall, verify case cooler clearance — mid-towers typically allow 160–170mm.

Expect to pay around $17.90, which lands it among budget options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current CPU cooler prices across retailers. Warranty coverage follows Thermalright'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.