Thermalright
Thermalright AXP90-X53 White Low Profile ITX CPU Air Cooler
Bottom line: The Thermalright AXP90-X53 White Low Profile ITX CPU Air Cooler: 53mm total height fits tight ITX and HTPC cases with no RAM clearance worries; main trade-off: AMD installs reuse the motherboard's stock backplate, which must be present.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 53mm total height fits tight ITX and HTPC cases with no RAM clearance worries
- ✓ Four 6mm copper heat pipes on a pure copper base, rated up to 150W TDP
- ✓ TL-9015W 92mm PWM fan rated at 22.4 dB(A) with automatic speed control
- ✓ Metal mounts for AM4, AM5 and Intel LGA1700/1851/1200/115x included
- ✓ White finish and included thermal paste suit white-themed small builds
Cons
- ✗ AMD installs reuse the motherboard's stock backplate, which must be present
- ✗ Single 92mm fan peaks at 42.58 CFM, less airflow than 120mm tower coolers
- ✗ 150W TDP ceiling leaves little headroom for flagship high-core-count CPUs
- ✗ Downdraft design depends on case airflow to clear the exhausted heat
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- [Good heat dissipation] The 53mm height downward CPU cooler is composed of a 92mm high-performance cooling fan, a pure copper base, and 4 pure copper heat pipes, which quietly dissipates the high temperature of the CPU, and is suitable for the use of small ITX motherboards and small chassis.
- 【53mm Height】The AXP90 X53 white low profile cooler, combined with a 92mm PWM fan for automatic temperature control and ultra-quiet operation, and a total cooler height of just 53mm, makes it ideal for HTPC, ITX and small models with a small CPU cooler without any memory limitation worries.
- 【AGHP Technique】4×6mm heat pipes apply AGHP 3 generations technique, Solve the Inverse gravity effect caused by vertical / horizontal orientation, cpu cooler TDP up to 150W, the cooling effect of the cpu cooler is also doubled by the process of secondary welding of heat pipes and fins.
- 【CPU Cooler Specifications】cpu cooling Size: 94.5×95×53mm, matched fan: TL-9015W, air volume: 42.58CFM (MAX), air pressure: 1.33mmH2O (MAX), rotational speed: 2700RPM ± 10%, noise: 22.4db (A), fan pin: 4PIN PWM, radiator material: aluminum. The attached heat transfer paste can provide good cooling effect and improve the heat transfer of the CPU.
- 【Broad Compatibility】The heatsink supports CPU slots: Intel: LGA1700/1851/1150/1151/1155/1156/1200; AMD/AM4/AM5, for different platforms, the heatsink is equipped with the corresponding metal mounting fasteners, which can be installed in conjunction with the manual or installation video. (Note: To install the AMD platform, you need to use the backplate of the original motherboard to install it)
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermalright |
|---|---|
| Model | AXP90 X53 white |
| Voltage | 12 volts_of_direct_current |
| Wattage | 150 watts |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 22.4 db |
| Part Number | AXP90 X53 white |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 42.58 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Included Components | cpu cooler |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 2700 rpm |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.72"L x 2.09"W x 3.74"H |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00772123558651 |
| Full listing title | Thermalright AXP90-X53 White Low Profile ITX CPU Air Cooler, 53mm Height, TL-9015W Slim PWM Fan Low Noise 22.4dba, Silent ITX CPU Cooler, 2700RPM,for AM4/AM5/Intel 1150/1151/1155/1156/1200/1700/1851 |
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