Zalman CNPS9X Performa

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 28 dBA; socket compatibility spans AM5, AM4, LGA1700. At 160mm tall, verify case cooler clearance — mid-towers typically allow 160–170mm.

At $24.95 it sits in the budget CPU cooler bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total. Warranty coverage follows Zalman'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.