Finding an ultra low profile cooler in the sub-50mm category isn't easy but in this buying guide and roundup, we take a look at 9 different models from companies like Noctua, Scythe, Thermalright, ID Cooling and more to see which is the best low profile cooler in 2026. The answer might come as a surprise.
Buy items in this video from Amazon at the links below:
Thermalright AXP90-X36 - https://geni.us/AXP90X36
Thermalright AXP90-X47 - https://geni.us/AXP90X47
Noctua L9a AM5 - https://geni.us/NOCTUANHL9A
ID Cooling IS-47-XT v2 - https://geni.us/IS47XTV2
Scythe Shuriken 3 - https://geni.us/SHURIKEN3
be quiet! Pure Rock LP - https://geni.us/PUREROCKLP
Silverstone Hydrogon H90 - Not available right now
Metalfish DH450 - Check AliExpress
upHere H45K6 - https://geni.us/UPHEREH45K6
NZXT H2 Flow (Sponsor) - https://geni.us/H2FLOW
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The Low Profile Problem
1:12 - NZXT H2 Flow (Sponsor Spot)
1:41 - Low Profile vs Ultra Low Profile
2:49 - Meet the 9 Coolers
3:40 - be quiet! Pure Rock LP
4:43 - ID Cooling IS-47-XT v2
5:24 - Metalfish DH450
6:44 - Noctua NH-L9a AM5
7:08 - Scythe Shuriken 3 is BAD?
9:01 - Silverstone Hydrogon H90
10:06 - Thermalright AXP90-X36 & X47
11:04 - upHere H45K6
11:54 - Test Setup (REAL ITX Conditions)
13:17 - 65W Full Load Temperatures (Ryzen 5 5500)
15:10 - 65W Gaming Temperatures (Ryzen 5 5500)
16:28 - 9800X3D Full Load Temperatures
18:38 - 9800X3D Gaming Temperatures
20:35 - 9800X3D PBO TUNED Temperatures
21:45 - Knowledge = Power for ITX Builds
22:50 - My Recommendations
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