Thermaltake Frio Extreme Processor Air Cooler

Designed for processors with high thermal output, this dual-tower air cooler manages heat loads up to 250 W TDP. The large heatsink transfers heat from the processor into a dense aluminium fin array. Twin fans push air through the towers to maintain stable operating temperatures during sustained use. This unit is suitable for desktop builds used for intensive tasks, such as overclocking or extended rendering. The included fan controller connects via a standard 4-pin interface to regulate cooling. This configuration offers a tower-style alternative to liquid cooling.

At 160 mm tall, the cooler requires a chassis with standard ATX-class clearance. It occupies a space of 151 mm by 148.2 mm above the motherboard, covering a significant area around the processor socket. The mounting hardware supports various processor sockets, including AMD AM2, AM3, and FM1 platforms, as well as older Intel series CPUs. With a total weight of 1230 g, the cooler uses secure brackets to maintain contact with the processor. The exterior features metallic plates with black and blue accents and excludes LED lighting for a functional, straightforward appearance. The fans operate via a 12 V power supply.

• Six 6 mm copper heat pipes transfer heat efficiently from the base plate to the fin stacks.
• Fan speeds range from 1200 RPM to 1800 RPM to balance cooling performance with noise levels.
• Noise levels range from 18 dB at low speeds to 38 dB under maximum load.
• Maximum airflow of 106.2 CFM exhausts heated air away from the processor.
• Maximum air pressure of 2.34 mmH2O forces air through the dense heatsink fins.
• Uses standard 140 x 140 x 25 mm fans, allowing for straightforward replacement or maintenance.