Zalman CNPS8X Optima

An air cooler standing 160mm tall specced for 180W. Noise is specced at 18.2 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.

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