$2.77 Cheapest Possible CPU Cooler | Jonsbo CR1200 Benchmarks & Review

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This Jonsbo CR1200 CPU air cooler has consistently been between $2.77 and $7 on AliExpress, and has more recently made its way to the US market -- although commonly for $15. We're benchmarking its performance versus the included/stock AMD Wraith coolers, including the Wraith Prism and Spire, and also testing it against the Amazon Basics, Hyper 212, and Thermalright Spirit (Assassin X) coolers. Now for the obvious note: Shipping is a consideration given that it'd be coming from AliExpress, but we can't accurately review shipping cost for all the different regions and it can often get bundled in with other items for 'free' shipping. Either way, if shipping is enough to push it towards the $15 mark, there are a ton of competitive options and shipping heavily influences value there.

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We bought the Jonsbo CR1200 on AliExpress
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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - But $3
01:35 - Competition & Marketing
06:00 - Thermal Testing
07:06 - 68W Heat Load Noise-Normalized
08:31 - VRM Thermals
09:16 - 68W with 100% Fan Speed
10:25 - Installation Guide
12:50 - Criticisms of the Mounting
13:30 - Pressure Testing
14:25 - Issues with Pressure
15:16 - Flatness Test
16:19 - Conclusion

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