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The Core i5-4670K uses socket LGA1150. Check that a current cooler still includes an LGA115x bracket, then check case height, RAM clearance and fan noise; do not assume a newer socket-only bundle includes the hardware needed for this older platform.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE | $17-$25 | Amazon |
| 2 | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE | $33-$45 | Amazon |
| 3 | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | $25-$40 | Amazon |
| 4 | Noctua NH-U12S redux | $50-$65 | Amazon |
| 5 | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 | $35-$50 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo | $35-$55 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | DeepCool GAMMAXX 400 V2 | $20-$35 | Amazon |
| 8 | Noctua NH-L12S | $55-$70 | Amazon |
| 9 | Thermalright AXP120-X67 | $30-$45 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE
A compact 120 mm tower with LGA1150 support.
- LGA1150
- 120 mm fan
- single tower
- heat pipes
- Low current price
- Modest height
- Check case clearance
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
A 155 mm dual tower with LGA1150 mounting.
- LGA1150
- 155 mm
- two 120 mm fans
- six heat pipes
- High cooling class
- About $33 currently
- Large RAM and case clearance demand
ARCTIC Freezer 36
A current single-tower cooler; confirm the supplied LGA115x hardware.
- LGA115x mount
- 120 mm fan
- single tower
- 159 mm height
- Quiet-focused class
- Reasonable price
- Too tall for compact cases
Noctua NH-U12S redux
A 158 mm single tower with LGA1150 compatibility.
- LGA1150
- 158 mm
- 120 mm PWM fan
- single tower
- Narrow RAM-friendly layout
- Established mounts
- Higher price
be quiet! Pure Rock 2
A compact mainstream tower for LGA1150 systems.
- LGA1150
- 120 mm fan
- single tower
- heat pipes
- Modest tower footprint
- Noise-oriented fan
- Check revision mounting kit
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo
A 120 mm tower with LGA1150 mounting support.
- LGA1150
- 120 mm fan
- single tower
- ARGB
- Common format
- Replaceable fan
- Height check required
DeepCool GAMMAXX 400 V2
A budget 120 mm tower for LGA1150 where locally available.
- LGA1150
- 120 mm fan
- four heat pipes
- single tower
- Budget cooling class
- Slim profile
- Regional availability varies
Noctua NH-L12S
A 70 mm low-profile LGA1150 cooler for height-limited cases.
- LGA1150
- 70 mm height
- low profile
- 120 mm slim fan
- Fits short cases
- Top-down airflow
- Less headroom than tall towers
Thermalright AXP120-X67
A 67 mm low-profile option with LGA1150 mounting.
- LGA1150
- 67 mm height
- top-down
- slim fan
- Compact-case solution
- Low profile
- Verify VRM and RAM clearance
Buying tips
- Measure case height and RAM before purchase.
- Confirm the LGA1150 bracket is in the box.
- Use a sensible fan curve and monitor behavior after installation.
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