Amazon Basics CPU Cooler

The Amazon Basics CPU Cooler isn't the strongest cooler on the market, but it offers cooling performance sufficient for most tasks and impresses us with its whisper-quiet noise levels.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • CPU cooling fan with Cooler Master Technology; compact size ideal for small form factor systems
  • Quiet fan with cooling pulse width modulation (PWM); max. noise level: 29.38 dBA. Fan speed adjustable for maximum airflow; fan speed: 600-2000 RPM (PWM) ± 10% ; fan airflow: 34.73 CFM
  • 4 heat pipes with Direct Contact technology for reliable heat dissipation. Stacked aluminum fin design for optimal airflow towards the heat pipes
  • CPU Socket Compatibility: LGA 1700, LGA 1200, LGA 1151, LGA 1150, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, AM5, AM4
  • CPU Socket NON-Compatibility: LGA 2066, LGA 2011-V3, LGA 2011, AM3+, AM2+ FM2+, FM1. Verify motherboard socket types in advance
  • RGB LED controller for customizable colors and effects at the touch of a button. Snap-on bracket for quick, easy installation and removals
  • Product dimensions: 4.02 x 3.28 x 5.35 inches (LxWxH); 0.9 lbs

PROS

+ Handles up to 200W loads with Intel’s i9-13900K
+ Silent and quiet cooling performance
+ Simple Installation

CONS

- Not the easiest to install
- RGB uses older four-pin header

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on April 02, 2023
The Amazon Basics CPU Cooler isn't the strongest cooler on the market, but it offers cooling performance sufficient for most tasks and impresses us with its whisper-quiet noise levels.
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