Best PC Cooling Compared in 2026

These products are compared by cooler type, fan size and speed where listed, socket compatibility, TDP rating, height and price. The selection includes a standalone case fan, a single-fan air cooler and liquid coolers with different listed configurations.

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Winner

VIDA Stealth 120mm ARGB PWM Case Fan. Hydraulic Bearing. Outer Ring Li

The VIDA Stealth 120mm ARGB PWM case fan is the lowest priced item here at £8.65, making it a useful starting point for a cooling shortlist rather than an overall winner.

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Product	Brand	Price	Retailers	Listed product details	Rated power
VIDA Stealth 120mm ARGB PWM Case Fan. Hydraulic Bearing. Outer Ring Li	VIDA	£8.65	PCHub	VIDA Stealth 120mm ARGB PWM Case Fan. Hydraulic Bearing. Outer Ring Lighting. 600-1500 RPM. Black Computer case 12 cm 1 pc(s)	Not listed
be quiet Shadow Rock LP CPU Cooler. Single 120mm PWM Fan. For Intel S	be quiet	£41.13	PCHub	be quiet Shadow Rock LP CPU Cooler. Single 120mm PWM Fan. For Intel Socket 1200 / 2066 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155 / 2011(-3) Square ILM. For AMD Socket AM2(+) / AM3(+) / AM4 / FM1 / FM2(+). 130W TDP. 75.4mm Height	130W
GIGABYTE EAGLE 360 ICE Liquid CPU Cooler - 3x120mm ARGB Fans. full-col	Gigabyte	£77.92	PCHub	GIGABYTE EAGLE 360 ICE Liquid CPU Cooler - 3x120mm ARGB Fans. full-color LCD. DAISY-CHAIN. Intel LGA 1851 and AMD AM5 Compatible	Not listed
MSI MPG CORELIQUID K240 V2 Liquid CPU Cooler '240mm Radiator. 2.4	MSI	£220.25	PCHub	MSI MPG CORELIQUID K240 V2 Liquid CPU Cooler '240mm Radiator. 2.4'' LCD display with fan. 3x 120mm ARGB PWM Fan. Center. Supports Intel and AMD Platforms. Latest LGA 1700 ready. Cooled by ASETEK'	Not listed
Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN II 360 RX LCD AIO Liquid CPU Cooler Processor	Corsair	£234.25	PCHub	Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN II 360 RX LCD AIO Liquid CPU Cooler Processor Liquid cooling kit 12 cm White 1 pc(s)	Not listed

1. VIDA Stealth 120mm ARGB PWM Case Fan. Hydraulic Bearing. Outer Ring Li

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Price shown £8.65

A 120mm ARGB PWM case fan with a hydraulic bearing and outer ring lighting, listed as the cheapest item in this group.

The VIDA Stealth is listed as a 120mm ARGB PWM case fan with a hydraulic bearing and outer ring lighting, with a stated speed range of 600 to 1500 RPM.

Unlike the other four products in this group, which are CPU coolers, this is listed purely as a case fan without socket compatibility or TDP figures.

Benchmark

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Cooling and noise testing

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A comparable third-party result for VIDA Stealth 120mm ARGB PWM Case Fan. Hydraulic Bearing. Outer Ring Li is not included here. See cooler review test methodology explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £8.65 this is the lowest priced product in this roundup.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	VIDA
Price	£8.65
Listed product details	VIDA Stealth 120mm ARGB PWM Case Fan. Hydraulic Bearing. Outer Ring Lighting. 600-1500 RPM. Black Computer case 12 cm 1 pc(s)

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What we like

120mm ARGB PWM fan as listed
Hydraulic bearing as listed
Stated speed range of 600 to 1500 RPM

What we don't like

No CPU socket compatibility is listed
No TDP rating applies to this product

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2. be quiet Shadow Rock LP CPU Cooler. Single 120mm PWM Fan. For Intel S

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Price shown £41.13

A single 120mm PWM fan air cooler from be quiet with a wide range of listed Intel and AMD socket compatibility and a stated 130W TDP rating.

The be quiet Shadow Rock LP lists compatibility with Intel sockets 1200, 2066, 1150, 1151, 1155 and 2011(-3) Square ILM, along with AMD sockets AM2(+), AM3(+), AM4, FM1 and FM2(+), a broader stated socket list than the liquid coolers in this group which specify newer sockets only.

This cooler lists a single 120mm PWM fan and a 130W TDP rating, together with a stated height of 75.4mm, figures not provided for the liquid coolers listed here.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of be quiet Shadow Rock LP CPU Cooler. Single 120mm PWM Fan. For Intel S. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Cooling and noise testing

Compare CPU temperature at a fixed power load and ambient temperature, then report noise at matched fan speeds or noise levels.

A comparable third-party result for be quiet Shadow Rock LP CPU Cooler. Single 120mm PWM Fan. For Intel S is not included here. See cooler review test methodology explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

Priced at £41.13, this sits below the three liquid coolers in this group.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	be quiet
Price	£41.13
Rated power	130W
Listed product details	be quiet Shadow Rock LP CPU Cooler. Single 120mm PWM Fan. For Intel Socket 1200 / 2066 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155 / 2011(-3) Square ILM. For AMD Socket AM2(+) / AM3(+) / AM4 / FM1 / FM2(+). 130W TDP. 75.4mm Height

Compatible hardware

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What we like

Wide listed socket compatibility across older Intel and AMD platforms
Stated 130W TDP rating
Listed height of 75.4mm

What we don't like

No listed compatibility with newer sockets such as LGA1851 or AM5
Single 120mm fan compared with the three fan liquid coolers in this group

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3. GIGABYTE EAGLE 360 ICE Liquid CPU Cooler - 3x120mm ARGB Fans. full-col

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Price shown £77.92

A liquid CPU cooler with three 120mm ARGB fans, a full colour LCD and listed compatibility with Intel LGA1851 and AMD AM5.

The Gigabyte Eagle 360 ICE lists 3x120mm ARGB fans, a full colour LCD and daisy chain connectivity, with stated compatibility for Intel LGA1851 and AMD AM5.

Compared with the be quiet air cooler, which lists older socket support, this cooler specifies only the newer LGA1851 and AM5 platforms, and unlike that cooler no TDP rating or height is listed here.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of GIGABYTE EAGLE 360 ICE Liquid CPU Cooler - 3x120mm ARGB Fans. full-col. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Cooling and noise testing

Compare CPU temperature at a fixed power load and ambient temperature, then report noise at matched fan speeds or noise levels.

A comparable third-party result for GIGABYTE EAGLE 360 ICE Liquid CPU Cooler - 3x120mm ARGB Fans. full-col is not included here. See cooler review test methodology explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

Listed at £77.92, this is the lowest priced of the three liquid coolers in this group.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Gigabyte
Price	£77.92
Listed product details	GIGABYTE EAGLE 360 ICE Liquid CPU Cooler - 3x120mm ARGB Fans. full-color LCD. DAISY-CHAIN. Intel LGA 1851 and AMD AM5 Compatible

Compatible hardware

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Check against PC casesCheck cooler height or radiator dimensions against the case clearance and mounting points.
Check against MotherboardsConfirm the board socket and fan or pump headers suit the cooler.

What we like

3x120mm ARGB fans as listed
Full colour LCD as listed
Daisy chain connectivity as listed

What we don't like

No TDP rating is listed
Socket compatibility limited to LGA1851 and AM5 as stated

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4. MSI MPG CORELIQUID K240 V2 Liquid CPU Cooler '240mm Radiator. 2.4

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Price shown £220.25

A liquid CPU cooler with a 240mm radiator, a 2.4 inch LCD with fan, and listed support for Intel and AMD platforms including LGA1700 readiness.

The MSI MPG CoreLiquid K240 V2 lists a 240mm radiator with 3x120mm ARGB PWM fans and a 2.4 inch LCD with fan, alongside stated support for Intel and AMD platforms and LGA1700 readiness, with an Asetek pump listed.

Compared with the Gigabyte Eagle 360 ICE, which lists a different fan and radiator configuration, this cooler specifies a 240mm radiator and LGA1700 readiness rather than LGA1851 and AM5.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of MSI MPG CORELIQUID K240 V2 Liquid CPU Cooler '240mm Radiator. 2.4. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Cooling and noise testing

Compare CPU temperature at a fixed power load and ambient temperature, then report noise at matched fan speeds or noise levels.

A comparable third-party result for MSI MPG CORELIQUID K240 V2 Liquid CPU Cooler '240mm Radiator. 2.4 is not included here. See cooler review test methodology explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £220.25, this is priced close to the Corsair liquid cooler and above the Gigabyte option in this group.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	MSI
Price	£220.25
Listed product details	MSI MPG CORELIQUID K240 V2 Liquid CPU Cooler '240mm Radiator. 2.4'' LCD display with fan. 3x 120mm ARGB PWM Fan. Center. Supports Intel and AMD Platforms. Latest LGA 1700 ready. Cooled by ASETEK'

Compatible hardware

Check against Desktop processorsMatch the cooler socket kit and thermal capacity to the processor.
Check against PC casesCheck cooler height or radiator dimensions against the case clearance and mounting points.
Check against MotherboardsConfirm the board socket and fan or pump headers suit the cooler.

What we like

240mm radiator as listed
2.4 inch LCD with fan as listed
Asetek pump as listed

What we don't like

Highest price in this roundup at £220.25, above the Gigabyte liquid cooler
No TDP rating or height is listed

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5. Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN II 360 RX LCD AIO Liquid CPU Cooler Processor

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Price shown £234.25

A 360mm AIO liquid CPU cooler from Corsair with an LCD, finished in white, priced highest in this group.

The Corsair iCUE Link Titan II 360 RX LCD is listed as a processor liquid cooling kit, with an LCD and white finish. The model name includes 360, while the supplied listing does not provide a socket compatibility list.

Unlike the Gigabyte and MSI liquid coolers, no specific socket compatibility list is stated for this product in the listing provided.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN II 360 RX LCD AIO Liquid CPU Cooler Processor. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Cooling and noise testing

Compare CPU temperature at a fixed power load and ambient temperature, then report noise at matched fan speeds or noise levels.

A comparable third-party result for Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN II 360 RX LCD AIO Liquid CPU Cooler Processor is not included here. See cooler review test methodology explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £234.25, this is the most expensive product listed in this roundup.

Product specifications
Specification	Information
Brand	Corsair
Price	£234.25
Listed product details	Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN II 360 RX LCD AIO Liquid CPU Cooler Processor Liquid cooling kit 12 cm White 1 pc(s)

Compatible hardware

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What we like

360 in the model name
LCD display as listed
White finish

What we don't like

No socket compatibility is listed
Highest listed price in this roundup

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