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Intel Copper Core Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan up to 3.4GHz

Intel Copper Core Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan up to 3.4GHz

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$69.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-19. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Intel Copper Core Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan up to 3.4GHz is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $69.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Supports Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 CPU up to 3.4 GHz
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Maximum Cooling Protection! This Intel C33218-003 Heat Sink and Fan delivers the cooling performance your CPU needs! It features an aluminum heat sink with copper core and a 2.5-inch fan! It supports Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 CPU's up to 3.4 GHz! Don't let sluggish performance or malfunction put an end to any computing tasks! Keep it cool with this Intel C33218-003 Heat Sink and Fan ! Upgrade today!

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Copper Core Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan up to 3.4GHz using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

  • Intel Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan General Features: Copper core Aluminum heat sink 2.5-inch fan
  • Supports Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 CPU up to 3.4 GHz
  • 3-pin fan connector (approximately 9-inch cord length) Regulatory Approvals: CE UL

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Intel Copper Core Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan up to 3.4GHz is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-19. Price and availability subject to change.

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