Cooler Master

Cooler Master i71C RGB Intel Low-Profile CPU Air Cooler

Name: Cooler Master i71C RGB Intel Low-Profile CPU Air Cooler, Anodized Black Aluminum Fins, Copper Insert Base, MF120 RGB Lighting Fan for Intel
Brand: Cooler Master
SKU: B07H1VZ11F

Bottom line: The Cooler Master i71C RGB Intel Low-Profile CPU Air Cooler: 60mm height clears slim SFF, HTPC and all-in-one chassis; main trade-off: intel-only: no AM4, AM5 or LGA1700 mounting support.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 60mm height clears slim SFF, HTPC and all-in-one chassis
✓ Copper insert base under anodized black aluminum fins
✓ 120mm MF120 fan rated 25.0 dBA at 37 CFM
✓ Syncs with Aura, RGB Fusion, Mystic Light and ASRock RGB LED

Cons

✗ Intel-only: no AM4, AM5 or LGA1700 mounting support
✗ 37 CFM is modest next to full-height tower coolers
✗ Downdraft layout dumps CPU heat onto VRMs and RAM
✗ Needs a motherboard RGB header for the 16.7M color control

Manufacturer description

Compatible with Intel LGA1200/115X; Air flow 37 CFM; Noise level 25.0 decibels 60 millimeter super thin design perfectly fits all-in-one systems or limited form factor cases. Anodized black aluminum fins plus copper insert provides excellent heat dissipation.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Cooler Master i71C RGB Intel Low-Profile CPU Air Cooler using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpu coolers & fans category. Cooler Master's retro cpu coolers & fans 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 cpu coolers & fans 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Intel sockets does the Cooler Master i71C fit?

It supports LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, and LGA1150. Sockets outside that list, including LGA1700 and AMD boards, are not covered by the included hardware.

How tall is the i71C, and will it fit my small case?

The heatsink is a 60mm super-thin design intended for all-in-one systems and limited form factor cases. Compare 60mm against your case's stated CPU cooler clearance before ordering.

How loud is this cooler?

Cooler Master rates the MF120 RGB fan at 25.0 decibels while moving 37 CFM, which puts it in quiet-operation territory for a 120mm downdraft fan.

Can I control the RGB from my motherboard software?

Yes. The fan offers more than 16.7 million colors and is compatible with Asus Aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light Sync, and ASRock RGB LED.

Key Features

Compatible with Intel LGA1200/115X; Air flow 37 CFM; Noise level 25.0 decibels
60 millimeter super thin design perfectly fits all-in-one systems or limited form factor cases.
Anodized black aluminum fins plus copper insert provides excellent heat dissipation.
120 millimeter diameter RGB fan ready for more than 16.7 million color options
Compatible with Asus aura sync, Gigabyte RGB fusion, MSI Mystic Light Sync, and as rock RGB LED.
CPU socket support - LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150

Full Specifications

Size	Copper Base
Brand	Cooler Master
Color	RGB
Model	RR-I71C-20PC-R1
Warranty	2 years
UnitCount	1
ReleaseDate	2019-04-01T00:00:01Z
Manufacturer	Cooler Master USA, Inc.
IsAdultProduct	false
ItemPartNumber	RR-I71C-20PC-R1
Full listing title	Cooler Master i71C RGB Intel Low-Profile CPU Air Cooler, Anodized Black Aluminum Fins, Copper Insert Base, MF120 RGB Lighting Fan for Intel LGA1200/115X Desktop

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