Thermalright Assassin X 90 SE

An air cooler standing 160mm tall rated to dissipate 180W. Noise is specced at 27.3 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.

At $16.89 it sits in the budget CPU cooler bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest CPU cooler deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through Thermalright, with terms that vary by region. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.