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The Ryzen 7 1700X uses AMD’s AM4 mounting pattern and is a 95 W-class processor. Every cooler below includes AM4 mounting support, but case height, RAM clearance and fan position still determine whether it fits your build. A compact tower can suit stock use; larger dual towers provide extra capacity for sustained loads without promising a particular temperature.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noctua NH-D15 G2 | $140–$170 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE | $30–$45 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | $65–$85 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | $35–$55 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | DeepCool AK400 | $30–$45 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Scythe Fuma 3 | $50–$70 | Amazon |
| 7 | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | $25–$40 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | ARCTIC Freezer 36-S | $20–$30 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE | $15–$25 | Amazon · eBay |
| 10 | Cooler Master V8 Ace 3DHP | $110–$130 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Noctua NH-D15 G2
Noctua’s current second-generation dual-tower flagship supports AM4, uses two 140 mm PWM fans and stands 168 mm tall, so it requires a wide case.
- AM4 mounting support
- dual-tower heatsink
- two 140 mm PWM fans
- 168 mm total height
- Eight heatpipes and large fin area suit sustained workstation loads
- Six-year manufacturer warranty
- 168 mm height and front-fan position can conflict with narrow cases or tall RAM
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
A 155 mm dual-tower, six-heatpipe AM4 cooler with two 120 mm fans, offering a large-heatsink layout at a budget-oriented price.
- AM4 mounting support
- dual-tower layout
- six 6 mm heatpipes
- two 120 mm fans
- Dual-tower capacity at a lower price than premium flagships
- 155 mm height fits many mid-tower cases
- Front fan can overhang tall memory and fan noise depends on the curve
be quiet! Dark Rock 5
A current AM4-compatible single-tower cooler with six heatpipes, a 120 mm Silent Wings PWM fan and an asymmetrical heatsink designed to improve RAM and VRM clearance.
- AM4 mounting support
- single-tower layout
- six heatpipes
- 120 mm Silent Wings PWM fan
- Asymmetrical shape leaves more room around memory than many dual towers
- A second exhaust fan can be added later
- 161 mm overall height still requires a compatible case
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
A familiar AM4-compatible 120 mm single-tower design for a 1700X build where cooler height and RAM access rule out a large dual-tower unit.
- AM4 mounting support
- single-tower heatsink
- 120 mm fan
- compact tower footprint
- Straightforward format is easier to install around memory
- Usually fits cases that cannot take the largest towers
- Has less thermal reserve than the dual-tower models listed here
DeepCool AK400
A 155 mm AM4-compatible single tower with four 6 mm heatpipes, a 120 mm fluid-dynamic-bearing PWM fan and a stated 500–1,850 RPM range.
- AM4 mounting support
- four 6 mm heatpipes
- 120 mm FDB PWM fan
- 155 mm height
- Narrow 45 mm heatsink depth helps motherboard clearance
- Supplied mounting system supports AM4 directly
- Single fan and four heatpipes provide less headroom than large dual towers
Scythe Fuma 3
A dual-tower AM4 cooler designed around clearance-conscious fin stacks, useful when you want more heatsink than a single tower without extreme front-fan overhang.
- AM4 mounting support
- dual-tower heatsink
- dual-fan design
- clearance-conscious layout
- Dual-tower structure gives more surface area than a compact tower
- Layout is intended to preserve access around memory
- Case-height check remains essential before purchase
ARCTIC Freezer 36
A current AM4-compatible tower cooler with a 159 mm height and two P12 Pro fans; it suits builders seeking a lower-cost alternative to larger dual towers.
- AM4 mounting support
- 159 mm height
- two P12 Pro fans
- tower heatsink
- Two-fan configuration offers more airflow flexibility than the Freezer 36-S
- AM4 hardware is included
- 159 mm height can exceed compact-case clearance
ARCTIC Freezer 36-S
The slimmed-back AM4 version of ARCTIC’s Freezer 36 uses one P12 Pro fan and a 159 mm tower for lower-cost 1700X builds.
- AM4 mounting support
- single P12 Pro fan
- 159 mm height
- tower heatsink
- Lower purchase price than the two-fan Freezer 36
- Single-fan layout simplifies installation
- One-fan design has less airflow capacity than the regular Freezer 36
Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE
A compact AM4 single-tower cooler with four heatpipes and one TL-C12C PWM fan for builders who need a smaller, low-cost replacement cooler.
- AM4 mounting support
- single-tower layout
- four heatpipes
- 120 mm PWM fan
- Smaller footprint leaves room around DIMM slots
- Budget price suits a stock-clocked 95 W-class 1700X build
- Not the choice for maximum all-core overclocking headroom
Cooler Master V8 Ace 3DHP
A current premium air cooler for AM4-compatible platforms, intended for builders who want a high-end air option and have room in the budget and case.
- AM4 mounting support
- premium air-cooler class
- high-capacity heatsink
- desktop tower format
- Provides a high-end alternative to mainstream dual towers
- Suitable for a build prioritizing an air-only cooling approach
- About $120, it costs far more than value-oriented AM4 towers
Buying tips
- Confirm the case’s maximum CPU-cooler height before buying any tower cooler.
- Check memory height with the front fan installed; moving that fan upward can increase the required case clearance.
- Apply a thin, even paste layer and use the supplied AM4 hardware exactly as the cooler manual specifies.
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