Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan up to 3.2GHz

Name: Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan up to 3.2GHz
Brand: Generic
SKU: B0012N0AEK

Bottom line: The Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan up to 3.2GHz is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan up to 3.2GHz General Features: Aluminum heat sink

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

This Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan features an aluminum heat sink with a 70 (2.75-inch) x 70 x 15 mm Sleeve Bearing Fan, 3500 fan speed, andsupports Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 processors up to 3.2 GHz and Intel Celeron D processors up to 2.8 GHz!Keep it cool! Upgrade today!

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan up to 3.2GHz using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. Generic's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Socket 478 Heat Sink and Fan up to 3.2GHz General Features: Aluminum heat sink
70 x (2.75-inch) 70 x15 mm Sleeve Bearing Fan Rated voltage: 12V Fan Speed: 3500 10%
Rate Current: 0.18A Power input: 2.16W Lifetime: 10,000 hours 3-pin motherboard connector
Supported CPUs: Socket 478 Intel Pentium up to 3.2 GHz Intel Celeron Dup to 2.8 GHz

Full Specifications

Brand	Generic
Unit Count	1 Count
Part Number	CR099
Rate Current	0.18A Power input: 2.16W Lifetime: 10,000 hours 3-pin motherboard connector
Supported CPUs	Socket 478 Intel Pentium up to 3.2 GHz Intel Celeron Dup to 2.8 GHz
Item Dimensions L x W x H	2.76"L x 0.59"W x 2.76"H

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