Heatsink Sizes

With today’s processors becoming quicker, getting a good heatsink is mandatory. To give you an idea of what to look for, here are some heatsink specifications and info.

ULTRA ChillTec CPU Cooler

Heatsink Size: 90 x 90 x 160 mm

The socket types for this device are the 1366, 939, 940, AM3 and 775. The cooler size is 128 x 104 x 147 mm and the thermoelectric chip is 40 x 40 / 12V DC. The power dissipation comes to 0% Load = 5 W, 50% Load = 28 W and 100% Load = 50 W. The heatsink is made up of aluminum fins.

The fan is 92 x 92 x 25 mm. Its voltage rating is 12V DC. The speed is 2000 rpm at low, 2400 rpm at medium and 2800 at high. The noise levels are at 20 dB(A), 24 dB(A) and 28 dB(A) respectively.

X-Wind Socket 775 CPU Cooling Fan

Heatsink Size: 129 x 129 x 55 mm

The socket type is the 775 and the max processor support is for the Intel P4 LGA775. The fan speed is at 2200 rpm and the noise level is at 24 dBA. The heatsink is comprised of copper with the air flow at 78 CPM. The voltage is at 12 V and it is a dual ball bearing type.

The power consumption is at 4.8 W and the connector is to a 3 pin motherboard. The fan measures 120 x 120 x 25 mm and has a lifespan of 50,000 hours. The X Wind also has more than 120 fins.

Thermaltake TR2-R1 CPU Cooling Fan

Heatsink Size: 102 x 102 x 46 mm

The heatsink material is made up of aluminum fins. The socket types are AM2, 939 and 754. The fan speed is at 1300 rpm and the noise level is 16 dBA. The air flow is at 35.43 CFM and the static pressure is at 1.5 mm/H2O. The voltage is at 12 V and the current is 0.13 A.

The fan’s power consumption is at 1.56 W. The fan measures 92 x 92 x 38 mm. The life of the Thermaltake is 50,000 hours. The fan also has a tool-less clip for set up.

ASUS CPU Cooling Fan

Heat Sink Size: 114 x 114 x 69 mm

The cooling fan is compatible with Intel Core 2 Duo, the Pentium Dual Core and the Intel Pentium 4 HT/Celeron. The weight is 577 g and the speed is at 4000 rpm. The maximum airflow is 33.5 CFM and the air pressure is at 1.05 mm-H2. It’s comprised of aluminum and copper. The airflow is omni directional.

Getting the Right Heatsink

For people who like to build computers from the ground up, knowing the features of your motherboard is essential. If you’re just a casual user, it might be best to have a qualified technician look at your computer. They can tell what type of heatsink is needed.

No matter what type of computer user you are, getting the right heatsink size is crucial. With the right one installed, the life of your computer will be prolonged.