#10 Best CPU Coolers for i9-12900k 2023

The NZXT Kraken X63 LED RGB CPU cooler is an all-in-one liquid cooler for high-end CPUs. Its small size makes it compatible with most CPUs, including the Intel Core i9 12900K. This CPU cooler has two 140mm RGB V2 radiator fans. The fans can reach 1800 RPM and run at a relatively quiet 21-33 dBA range. This cooler includes CAM software for adjusting lighting, creating synchronized effects, and applying firmware upgrades. It is also an easy-to-install, and easy-to-customize RGB CPU liquid cooler.

With the confirmation purchasing of this be quiet! BK022, you may get a complimentary mounting LGA1700 kit for your i9-12900K. Another substantial air cooler that functions well yet makes no noise. With its two PWM fans, the Dark Rock Pro 4 is as silent as it gets. The i9 12900k CPU cooler is a strikingly beautiful CPU cooler with no-nonsense, deep-black aesthetics. Moreover, the cooling fins are open to enable heat to escape out all sides of the cooler and reduce airflow restriction.

The Noctua NH-D15 is compatible with the majority of common CPU cooler types and can operate at greater temperatures. It offers a comprehensive compatibility table and information on all socket types. Without the fan, this i9 12900k CPU cooler measures 140mm tall. Six heat pipes and two fans are included to provide optimal ventilation and cooling. The airflow for the CPU is provided by a big fan on this CPU cooler. The two NF-A15 140mm PWM fans provide 140.2 cubic meters of airflow per hour.

This cooler is distinct from others in that it employs Corsair’s 140mm ML140 fans. These are quieter than others and are used in the RGB platinum version of this cooler. This iCue software allows you to modify the colors of the RGB lights and even manage the performance of the pump and fans. The cooling configurations include quiet, balanced, extreme, and zero RPM modes. The cooling and RGB functionality are neatly integrated via emergency triggers that can be set to increase fan speed.

Cooler Master ML360R comes with nearly too many accessories, including mounting brackets, several wires, an RGB/fan controller, a USB interface cable, and a syringe of thermal compound. In addition, this i9 12900k CPU cooler is 25.1mm thick, and the pump stands 52.9mm tall. The pump itself is stylish and has a rounded shape. The lighting effects on the pump are subtle and sophisticated. Furthermore, nylon braiding protects the rubber tubing, adding flair to the luxury design.

A 360mm radiator made of aluminum is used in this EK AIO All-in-One CPU Cooler. The material reinforces the cooler’s integrity while keeping the weight as light as possible for its size. It measures 120mm in width and 27mm in thickness. It can accommodate three 120mm fans that sit adjacent to each other, boosting total static pressure. And since the fins are piled so closely together, the fin density is fairly high here. This increases the surface area available for heat dissipation.

The Thermaltake TH360 ARGB strikes an ideal blend of cheap cost and great performance. It also has ARGB lighting and is visually appealing. High TDP CPUs, such as the Intel Core i9 12900K, may benefit from this cooler’s large cooling capacity. Three 120mm fans pump air at high rates on the 360mm AIO. One of the cooler’s biggest features is the inclusion of a smart controller. This CPU cooler has a smart controller that enables you to operate the ARGB without the need for an ARGB header.

ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II powers two fans and a pump using a single 4-pin connection on the CPU’s motherboard. Because of its silent functioning, you may play without interruption. This water cooler has a thick, 38mm aluminum radiator that provides more cooling surface area. Because of the increased fin density, it has a greater cooling surface area than typical 30mm AIO radiators. The i9 12900k CPU cooler also has a pair of P14 fans with a maximum speed of 1700 RPM and airflow of 72.8 CFM.

The majority of the Deep Cool Assassin III’s cooling prowess is accounted for by 7 nickel-plated heat pipes that span the whole height of both cooling towers. The cooling fin stack has adequate fin density to ensure excellent heat displacement. On each fin stack, a pair of glossy black spoilers lie above the cooler. These serve just as ornamental coverings for the pinched and soldered heat-pipe tips, although they do give an appealing contrast to the polished nickel plating.

The new Silent Gale fans are included with the MSI MEG CoreLiquid S280. The cooler has a large 2.4-inch IPS screen that can display various GIFs and customized phrases. Other benefits include a tiny fan located on the main CPU block, which should reduce VRM thermals while still providing great noise performance. This i9 12900k CPU cooler also includes the LGA 1700 mounting bracket. It means you don’t have to order it from the brand or wait for the company to start including one with their coolers.