I'm looking for a budget-friendly CPU cooler for my Ryzen 5 7500F. I'm considering options like the ARCTIC Freezer 36, but I'm wondering if I should stretch my budget a bit to get an AIO cooler instead. What do you think?
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Honestly, just go with whatever you have on hand; you don't really need an AIO for this CPU.
The Freezer 36 is good, but even the Endorfy Spartan 5 would be sufficient for your needs.
I've got a DeepCool AK400, and I've been really happy with its performance so far!
The Thermalright Phantom Spirit is a solid option and it's only about $37. Great choice if you're trying to keep costs low!
I suggest the Thermalright Burst Assassin if you're looking for great cooling on a budget!
There's really no need for an AIO with just 65W of cooling required. Look for one of those single tower coolers under $20, or even a Thermalright twin tower cooler for future upgrades.
The stock cooler that comes with the Ryzen 5 is also a decent option if you're not overclocking.
That might be a bit much for the 7500F, though. A single tower cooler from Thermalright should do the job just fine.