Find the best cooler for your Intel Alder Lake Core i7-12700K CPU

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The 12th Gen processors from Intel are super powerful, so it's critical to keep them nice and cool under heavy use. Your new Alder Lake CPU uses a modern LGA 1700 socket size meaning a few will need extra mounting brackets, so we've rounded up the best CPU coolers for the Intel Core i7-12700K to make the decision easier.
[h=3]Best overall[/h][h=4]Noctua NH-D15[/h]
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Noctua's gigantic, coffee-colored NH-D15 is the best cooler for the Intel Core i7-12700K. Two 140mm PWM-controlled fans spin up to 1500 RPM, with the whole unit standing at 165mm tall, so you must check your case and motherboard for clearance.

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