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AMD 1A02C3W00 Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/1207/940/939/754 Aluminum Heat Sink & 2.75" Fan w/4-Pin Connector up to 100W
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AMD 1A02C3W00 Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/1207/940/939/754 Aluminum Heat Sink & 2.75" Fan w/4-Pin Connector up to 100W

Status: AMD 1A02C3W00 Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/1207/9…: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

Bottom line: The AMD 1A02C3W00 Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/1207/940/939/754 Aluminum: Covers eight AMD sockets: FM1, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, 1207, 940, 939, 754; main trade-off: aluminum-only fin stack, no copper base or heatpipes for higher-TDP chips.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Covers eight AMD sockets: FM1, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, 1207, 940, 939, 754
  • ✓ Rated for CPUs up to 100W TDP, enough for most Athlon II and Phenom II chips
  • ✓ Genuine AMD stock part number 1A02C3W00, exact retro-build replacement
  • ✓ Compact 2.1 x 2.75 x 3-inch footprint clears low-profile and older ATX cases

Cons

  • ✗ Aluminum-only fin stack, no copper base or heatpipes for higher-TDP chips
  • ✗ Hard 100W TDP ceiling rules out FX-8350-class 125W processors
  • ✗ 2.75-inch fan on a 2.1-inch-tall block is louder than tower coolers
  • ✗ Legacy sockets only, no support for AM4, AM5, or any Intel LGA mount

Manufacturer description

Building or upgrading an AMD computer? Then you need this AMD 1A02C3W00 Aluminum Heat Sink and Fan to keep the CPU cool! The 1A02C3W00 features an aluminum heat sink with a 2.75-inch DC Brushless fan and supports AMD Socket FM1, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, 1207, 940, 939 and 754 processors up to 100-watt TDP (Thermal Design Power). Simply install in an AMD compatible motherboard and it will efficiently remove heat away from the CPU. Get your AMD 1A02C3W00 Aluminum Heat Sink and Fan today! Order now!

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

  • AMD Aluminum Heat Sink and Fan General Features Aluminum heat sink 2.75-inch DC Brushless fan
  • Supports Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/1207/940/939/754 CPUs up to 100W TDP (Thermal Design Power)
  • 4-pin power connector (7.5-inch approximate length) Overall Dimensions
  • 2.1 x 2.75 x 3-inches (H x W x D, approximate) Regulatory Approvals CE TUV cULus

Full Specifications

UPC683728261320
ASINB008Z4S898
BrandAMD
Voltage12 Volts (DC)
Wattage100 watts
MaterialAluminum
Item Weight0.01 ounces
Noise Level20 dB
ManufacturerAMD
Model NumberAMD1A02C3W00
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Items1
Item model numberAMD1A02C3W00
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Product Dimensions3"L x 2.1"W x 2.75"H
Date First AvailableAugust 17, 2012
Item DimensionsLxWxH4.3 x 3.4 x 2.4 inches
Power Connector Type4-Pin
Is Discontinued By ManufacturerNo

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