ID-COOLING SE-903-XT Black 123mm Height CPU Cooler, 3 Direct-Contact Heat Pipes, 92mm PWM Fan, Mini CPU Air Cooler for Intel LGA1700/1851/1200/115X and AMD AM5/AM4 Sockets

This was my first time installing this kind of Cooler. It is a little more annoying than the kind that doesnt need you remove your motherboard to install the back plate but its worth it, and probably less annoying when building a new PC. But Anyways just pay attention to the instructions included, and make sure you install the brackets with the screws in the centers upwards, as this is what the radiator will attach to. And dont over tighten it. Just until it stops wiggling. My CPU was running IDLE at 60 degrees Celsius, and now runs much cooler at 40 Degrees Celsius. Even under it load doesnt get much hotter. I did make upgrades to my system, as it was a gift. I guess the new ram sticks, as they are technically mis-match, made my CPU run a little hotter despite a 12GB upgrade. The cool thing is that I can bring this to my next build if I want, but I most likely will just order another one since its pretty affordable. I definitely recommend this, I cant attest to overclocking or anything like that. But it fits what seems like every socket type, although I saw no mention of AM5 socket but if you know if AM4 and AM5 are similar in terms of screw placements, then this may not be bad, but if youre running DDR5 then you probably can afford a better cooler even water cooling anyways. This is my very first PC experience and honestly everything is idiot proof lol. My grandma probably could install this.

Great and economical fan, bought it after my last fan started to fail and this one went in perfect. The instructions could be more clear but if you’ve built a computer before you know what you’re doing

I bought this for a small case build I was doing - using this case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQXFSWQDI originally used this cooler, but I found that it wasn't pushing the air out of the case very well and I was getting CPU temps in the 80's https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY274JWVAfter installing this, I ran some heavy loads and the highest temp I saw was 74.4C, and most of the time it stayed under 70.My only complaint is that the instructions didn't tell you how to install the fan clips. The clips themselves have to be bent to get around the heat sink, and it seems that you may have a limited number of removal/reinstallations due to this.

Good fan for small builds at a good price. Looks good, feels good. Keeps it cool.

I purchased this for an i7-8700K that my 12yo son was installing in his spare computer, Overall the cooler is compact and seems to perform well for its size (I ended up using Arctic MX-4 instead of the included thermal paste), with the i7 idling around 32C. But the clips that hold the fan to the heatsink? Absolutely awful. I've installed this style of cooler before (a lot of Thermalright Assassins) so I am familiar with the concept, but the wire clips on this thing are too stiff, too loose, and continually fall/pop off while you're trying to maneuver it into place unless you hold them in position just right. My son simply wasn't able to get it attached without the clips falling out and I ended up having to help him. Even having installed many similar coolers in the past, I had to put the computer I/O shield down to let gravity help, and pull the GPU and RAM so I had full range of motion.If you really need a compact cooler this will do the job. But if you are thinking of buying it just because it is cheap and you need a budget cooling solution, save some frustration and grab a Thermalright Assassin instead.

droped my cpu temp 20 degrees, negative spring clips a bear to put on in tight spaces

Makes a squeaking noise every few seconds... obviously defective. clips were horrible, the entire installation process was complicated, its noisy. this is just one terrible terrible cpu fan.

My Ryzen 5 5600x was running close to 80°C under load. With this new cooler, temps average 59°. Great performance for the price.