Cooler Master i70 CPU Cooler - 120mm Low Noise Cooling Fan & Heatsink (RR-I70-20PK-R1) - for Intel Socket LGA 1150/1151 / 1155/1156(i70)

For context, I have been working with a circa 2019 Dell Inspiron 3670 mini tower desktop with the goal of running Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 in VR mode with an Oculus Quest 2. The starting configuration was a disaster in that regard, but after some upgrades (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super, 32 GB RAM, NVMe SSD, USB-C 3.1 card, Core I7-9700F processor), I thought I had the system whipped into shape. Until I tried a daylight overflight of Manhattan in a Diamond DV20 Katana (don't do that IRL, by the way), the system got super busy for 15 minutes straight, and the temperature spiked up to 90 degrees C, whereupon thermal throttling kicked in and my flight ended very badly indeed.After some research, I decided to try the i70c as a drop-in replacement for the stock Dell CPU cooler. The reason I chose that particular model is that it was the only option available with a 4-pin PWM connection and had the screws needed to attach to the stock Dell backplate already installed on the motherboard. It truly was a drop-in replacement - the screws fit perfectly, the pinout on the PWM connector was a match to the motherboard, the BIOS recognized it without a hiccup, and even at full throttle MSFS for over an hour, kept the CPU temperature at or below 85 degrees C, which was exactly what I needed. By the way, I did remove the stock thermal paste that came with the cooler and used Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut instead - it might not make that much difference but I prefer that brand.The only reason I didn't give it five stars across the board is that it does produce a noticeable amount of fan noise under load - I haven't measured it but would estimate 45-50 dB, dead quiet by gaming system standards but still a bit noisier than your average desktop. Small price to pay for a capable MSFS rig.Bottom line - if you own a recent model Dell and need a cooler upgrade, don't believe the rubbish you see on Google about fan incompatibility and definitely ignore the YouTube videos suggesting hacksaw-required mods to your case to shoehorn a ridiculously large cooler that will probably break your motherboard in two. Pay attention to your cooler fan pinout and backplate, get this, and you won't be disappointed.

Very good budget cpu cooler. Small and works well and quiet.

Excellent fan and color option for those LED lighting / Visual appealing computer builders. It's also quiet running. I have one in a new build as well as 2 more 120mm case fans. For testing of noise level, I left my tower on all night a couple of nights and slept though easily non-disturbed. My system also has 6 full sized Hard drives (mechanical) so even with that added noise, I'm still pleased. I'm fairly sure these Cooler Master fans are dedicated to keeping the noise level down for those whom prefer a quality build that's "non-disruptive" during a college kids homework time (if they use a desktop that is) or even for a gamer - however gamer, from what I understand like the sound quality of their games as well.The trick to maintenance, is simple. Keep the internals of your desktop clear of hair, dust, etc. I've seen some pretty bad ones in my days that have increased the noise level of peoples personal desktop computers. Some whom have cats or dogs around should probably open their cases carefully and with a finger hold the fan blade from spinning and give a few blasts from those air canister products to clear dust and hair from particular areas. It's highly recommended to have a professional do it for you (for those whom have never done such a thing) as doing something wrong may be an expensive disaster. There are many options to consider - static discharge, electrical current, and more. I'd recommend people with pets to (at least) after clearing out their PC (if in bad shape) to have the thermal paste replaced and even those whom smoke cigars or cigarettes (ever seen the windshield of a smokers automobile?) to properly clean other mechanical parts or circuitry to keep the board and computer safe. They do have some neat filters that you can get to place over venting areas (different connecting options) to help prevent pet hair and dust bunnies from infiltrating your tower case but not completely. However, those massive server farms people may have seen on television or a movie are pretty well built to keep dust out - built with massive micro-filtration systems and all that.Seek out a Geek Squad worker and have them clean out your desktop and replace the thermal paste on your CPU (removal of the Computers Processor is required - do not do this yourself if you never have!) professionally. Once it's done, if you are a pet owner, I'd suggest reopening the case under normal usage after 3 months and inspect how much accumulation of dust has acquired. From there, make logical decision to clean out your computer a couple times a years. It does not take that long in the right setting.*** A smoker can can TAR to build up*** A pet owner can have a massive build up of pet hair and may cause overheating and cooling issues*** Owners of laptops also should take measures to do the same (Laptops are much more difficult to clean out, but not impossible). Compressed air canisters, in most cases, is enough to clear out a laptops venting and cooling mechanics.

As a replacement, it works very well for the most part. The actual part is hard to find and expensive. For a fraction of the price, I picked this one up. It barely fit and tends to blow into the side panel of the case. So i leave the panel off as it's an easy slide panel and pop it on when moving the PC. Super easy to install and runs cooler than than the original.

Got this cooler for an older i7(LGA1150) build I cobbled together for a makeshift home server. Works great, keeps it cool and quiet under a moderate load. Very good affordable CPU air cooler that has good compatibility.

Great cooling capacity great speed good build quality very durable

My stock cooler came loose over time and its connectors broke. This one requires a backing plate but is a pretty easy installation and seems less likely to come loose from vibrations over time. Seems to cool several degrees cooler than stock.

Seems to bee cooling a 65w cpu just fine. Be aware that the contact area is about the size of a dime! May be slightly better at cooling than a stock cooler but is much more quiet.