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CPU Coolers With Pre Applied Thermal Paste

CPU coolers with pre-applied thermal paste simplify installation by providing thermal compound already applied to the cooler’s contact surface. Compare options for your PC build or processor upgrade, checking CPU socket compatibility, case clearance, and cooling requirements before choosing a cooler.

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  1. CORSAIR - NAUTILUS II 360 RS LCD Liquid CPU Cooler – 3.5" IPS LCD – FlowDrive 2S Pump – RS II Unified Frame Fans – 360mm Radiator - White

    SKU: J39TSC9GPH

    Product Description

    A white 360mm liquid CPU cooler with a customizable 3.5-inch IPS LCD, RGB fans, and pump.
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    Your price for this item is $159.99

  2. CORSAIR - iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX LCD Liquid CPU Cooler - Black

    SKU: J39TSCQ5W8

    Best buy are awesome love the store...I love best buy stores are always clean and employees are so friendly and always help, i wish there was...a best buy in fort payne alabama, i would definitely shop...

    Product Description

    A high-performance black liquid CPU cooler with RGB fans and a customizable 2.1" IPS LCD screen.
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    Your price for this item is $219.99

  3. CORSAIR - NAUTILUS 240 ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler with RS120 ARGB Fans - Black

    SKU: J39QHT27CH

    Great Price, love Best buy!!!...Best quality for the price, runs great, couldn’t ask for more!

    Product Description

    A black liquid CPU cooler with dual 120mm ARGB fans and motherboard-controlled RGB lighting.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99

  4. CORSAIR - iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX Liquid CPU Cooler with RGB Lighting - Black

    SKU: J39QHTC4TG

    Love this cpu cooler!...This is by far the best one i have owned yet. Love the RGB!!...Love how silent this thing is compared to my older one. Love the new connectors and the controller....Great cable...

    Product Description

    A high-performance black liquid CPU cooler with RGB lighting, three fans, and quiet, customizable operation.
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    Your price for this item is $199.99

  5. CORSAIR - iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX Liquid CPU Cooler with RGB Lighting - White

    SKU: J39QHTC4W6

    Provides great Cooling, Easy Install, Love the fact that the front plate can be upgraded for future LCD...[Employee of bestbuy] Great easy to install very bright light and great cooling...display, great...

    Product Description

    A high-performance white liquid CPU cooler with RGB lighting, three fans, and quiet, customizable operation.
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    Your price for this item is $199.99

  6. CORSAIR - NAUTILUS 360 ARGB Liquid CPU Cooler with RS120 ARGB Fans - Black

    SKU: J39QHT27CF

    Good looking aio and performing great on my rig the best thing this has regular fans and you can switch...Great cooler, love how it looks. Very quiet and keeps pc cool.

    Product Description

    A black liquid CPU cooler with ARGB lighting and three RS120 fans for efficient, quiet performance.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99
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    The previous price was $129.99

  7. NZXT - Kraken Elite RGB 360mm 2024 Radiator (1x Single-Frame RGB Core Fan) Liquid Cooler with 2.72" 60FPS Display - White

    SKU: J3GWJHQ74Y

    Love the product! Best CPU cooler in the game! Highly recommended...BEST AIO COOLER...Really love the looks of this aio. Went well with my build. Very premium looking.

    Product Description

    A white liquid CPU cooler featuring RGB lighting, a 2.72" IPS display, and high-performance fans.
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    Your price for this item is $291.99
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    The previous price was $299.99

  8. NZXT - Kraken Elite RGB 360mm 2024 Radiator (1x Single-Frame RGB Core Fan) Liquid Cooler with 2.72" 60FPS Display - Black

    SKU: J3GWJHQ74C

    Best Liquid Cooler around!...Works great! Looks Great! Fits Great! Aesthetic is glorious!...Great product...I love it thank you it works great and Bestbuy did a great job

    Product Description

    A black liquid CPU cooler featuring RGB lighting, a 2.72" IPS display, and three high-pressure fans.
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    Your price for this item is $279.99
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    The previous price was $299.99

  9. CORSAIR - iCUE LINK TITAN 240 RX Liquid CPU Cooler with RGB Lighting - White

    SKU: J39QHTC4W8

    Best investment I could have ever done. Built a PC from the ground up and this thing works wonders!...I just love it!...I just built my first pc last week, and it runs amazing and I love my white aesthetic...

    Product Description

    A white liquid CPU cooler with dual RGB fans, low-noise operation, and customizable iCUE lighting.
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    Your price for this item is $79.99
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    The previous price was $159.99

  10. MSI - MAG Core Liquid I240 - AIO ARGB CPU Liquid Cooler - 240mm Radiator - 2x 120mm ARGB Gen 2 PWM Fans - Black

    SKU: J3P7TXSZRC

    Great liquid cooler runs great no issues i love it...Best bang for your dollar...Nothing but great price worked flawlessBetter then most products

    Product Description

    A black liquid CPU cooler with dual 120mm ARGB fans and a striking infinite mirror design.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99
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    The previous price was $119.99

  11. CORSAIR - NAUTILUS 360 RS LCD Liquid CPU Cooler - Black

    SKU: J39TSCPQR8

    Great Best Buy I could get :) it was so good and did what I needed...Great aio cooler...Love corsair. Always have great products you can count on.

    Product Description

    A black liquid CPU cooler featuring a 2.1" IPS LCD screen and three high-performance RS120 fans.
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    Your price for this item is $159.99

  12. Thermaltake - TH120 ARGB Sync V2 120mm Radiator AIO CPU Liquid Cooler with Mirror Rotating Cap Design - Black

    SKU: J39ZPC9QQW

    Great...Great fantastic love it I would recommended it to anyone...Works Amazing, best buy delivers my tech needs faster then any other company out there even amazon wont...deliver same day a majority...

    Product Description

    A black liquid CPU cooler featuring a 120mm ARGB fan and infinity mirror rotating cap design.
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    Your price for this item is $79.99

  13. CORSAIR - iCUE LINK TITAN 240 RX LCD Liquid CPU Cooler - Black

    SKU: J39TSCQ5TV

    Love it!...I’m extremely happy with the product and look forward to my future purchases at Best Buy

    Product Description

    A high-performance black liquid CPU cooler with RGB fans and a customizable 2.1" IPS LCD display.
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    Your price for this item is $199.99

  14. Cooler Master - Hyper 212 3DHP Black ARGB CPU Air Cooler - Black and ARGB

    SKU: J3K4GJSYZH

    Great for the price...He doesnt have the best processor but it keeps it running t about 45c under full load which i think is...great....Best bang for your vuck

    Product Description

    A black air cooler with ARGB lighting and 3DHP technology for efficient, quiet CPU cooling.
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    Your price for this item is $27.99
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    The previous price was $29.99

  15. Cooler Master - Hyper 212 3DHP CPU Air Cooler - Black

    SKU: J3K4GJSYZY

    Worked great for my AM4 cpu...Cooler master makes some of the best value products and this is no different....Very good investment, PC working way better since the purchase of the CPU AIR COOLER, thank...

    Product Description

    A black air cooler with 3DHP technology for efficient, quiet CPU cooling and easy installation.
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    Your price for this item is $29.99

  16. Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML360R RGB 120mm Processor Liquid Cooling System with RGB Lighting - Black

    SKU: J3K4GJ3KQ3

    Product Description

    A black liquid cooling system with three 120mm RGB fans, silent dual-chamber, and customizable lighting.
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    Your price for this item is $99.39

  17. Thermaltake - UX200 5V Motherboard ARGB Sync 16.8 Million Colors 15 Addressable LED Intel/AMD Universal CPU Cooler - Black

    SKU: J39ZPCSRRW

    This is working perfectly and I love the rainbow colors!...A great price point to performance ratio.

    Product Description

    A black air CPU cooler with ARGB lighting, copper heatpipes, and universal Intel/AMD socket compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $39.99

  18. Thermaltake - TOUGHAIR 510 CPU Cooler - Black/Silver

    SKU: J39ZPCSV8L

    Best Air cooler i have used to date . would absolutely buy again...Simply the Best!

    Product Description

    A high-performance black and silver CPU cooler with dual 120mm fans and four copper heat pipes.
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    Your price for this item is $59.99

  19. Thermaltake - TOUGHAIR 510 CPU Cooler - Racing Green

    SKU: J39ZPC92ZS

    Product Description

    A racing green air CPU cooler with dual 120mm 2000RPM PWM fans and copper heat pipes.
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    Your price for this item is $68.49

  20. Thermaltake - UX200 SE ARGB Lighting CPU Cooler - Black

    SKU: J39ZPC924T

    Great cooler for price...Great easy to install cpu cooler, light looks great and keeps 7600 x nice and cool in 70c range...PASTE No other review tells you this specifically, i bought extra paste for no...

    Product Description

    A black air CPU cooler with ARGB lighting, copper heat pipes, and universal Intel/AMD socket compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $29.99

  21. Thermaltake - Contac 9 SE CPU Cooler - Black

    SKU: J39ZPC925Y

    Product Description

    A black air CPU cooler with a 92mm PWM fan, aluminum fins, and universal socket compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $36.08

  22. CORSAIR - iCUE LINK TITAN II 360 RX LCD AIO Liquid CPU Coolers - White

    SKU: J39TSC9XQQ

    Product Description

    A white liquid CPU cooler with LCD display, RGB lighting, quiet pump, and AM5 compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $239.99

  23. CORSAIR - iCUE LINK TITAN II 360 RX LCD AIO Liquid CPU Coolers - Black

    SKU: J39TSC9XQL

    Great cooler, improved software.

    Product Description

    A black liquid CPU cooler featuring an LCD display, quiet pump, RGB lighting, and three fans.
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    Your price for this item is $239.99

  24. CORSAIR - NAUTILUS 240 RS LCD Liquid CPU Cooler - White

    SKU: J39TSCPQ6V

    Fits great in my Corsair 2500 series case. I really like the customizable LCD screen.

    Product Description

    A white liquid CPU cooler featuring a 2.1" IPS LCD screen and dual RS120 fans for efficient cooling.
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    Your price for this item is $90.99
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    The previous price was $139.99
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CPU coolers with pre-applied thermal paste help simplify PC building and processor upgrades by eliminating the need to apply thermal compound separately during the initial installation. The factory-applied layer fills microscopic gaps between the processor’s integrated heat spreader and the cooler’s contact plate, helping transfer heat from the CPU into the cooling system. You can find pre-applied thermal compound on select stock CPU coolers, aftermarket air coolers, and all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, giving you options for everything from everyday desktop computers to gaming PCs and content creation workstations. A CPU air cooler uses a heatsink and fan to dissipate heat, while an AIO liquid cooler moves heat through coolant to a radiator. Either design can provide effective processor cooling, but pre-applied paste alone does not determine cooling performance. Choosing the right CPU cooler also means checking processor socket compatibility, the manufacturer’s cooling recommendations, case clearance, and the airflow available inside your computer. Shopping for a CPU cooler with pre-applied thermal paste starts with confirming what the specific model includes, since some computer cooling systems ship with a separate tube of thermal compound instead of paste already on the contact surface. For an air cooler, check heatsink height and RAM clearance; for an AIO cooler, verify radiator dimensions, mounting locations, and space for its fans. During installation, follow the manufacturer’s directions, remove any protective cover or film as instructed, and avoid touching the pre-applied thermal compound. Adding extra thermal paste over an intact factory-applied layer is generally unnecessary, and mounting the cooler with even pressure helps establish proper contact with the processor. If you remove a cooler after it has been installed, clean the mating surfaces and apply fresh thermal paste according to the manufacturer’s guidance before reinstalling it. Whether you are assembling your first gaming desktop or replacing a processor cooling fan and heatsink, a compatible cooler with pre-applied paste can make setup more convenient while supporting reliable heat transfer. After installation, monitoring CPU temperatures under typical workloads can help you confirm that the cooling system is operating as expected.

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Pre-applied thermal paste is thermal compound that the manufacturer has already placed on the CPU cooler’s contact surface. It typically comes as a thin layer or printed pattern, so you do not need to apply paste separately during the initial installation.

Pre-applied thermal paste is available on some air coolers and all-in-one liquid CPU coolers. Some coolers bundled with processors also include it. Check the cooler’s specifications or installation guide, since others include a separate tube of paste instead.

You generally do not need to add thermal paste when the factory-applied layer is intact. Follow the cooler manufacturer’s installation instructions rather than adding another layer to the cooler or processor.

Look for a layer or pattern of compound on the underside of the cooler where it contacts the processor. It is often gray and may be covered by a removable protective cap or film. The packaging or installation guide should confirm whether thermal paste is pre-applied.

Pre-applied thermal paste is generally intended for the initial installation. If you remove the cooler after mounting it, clean the existing compound from the cooler’s contact surface and the processor’s heat spreader, then apply fresh thermal paste according to the manufacturer’s instructions before reinstalling.