Thermaltake AW420 Liquid Cooler 420mm Raditator (CL-W445-PL14BL-A)
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Manufacturer description
Offering a premium cooling solution for workstation Intel LGA 4677 and AMD sTR5/SP6 processors the AW420 Liquid Cooler has plenty of features to get the job done. Equipped with a large, nickel-plated copper water block connecting to a 420mm radiator. Cooled by a trio of TOUGHFAN PROs that are capable of up to 3.57mm-H2O of static pressure and 119.6 CFM of airflow with speeds ranging from 500~2000rpm via PWM control. Spinning up to 4000rpm is a three-phase, six-pole motor mounted in the radiator.
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Key Features
- 【Workstation Ready】Perfect for use in home workstations utilizing Intel LGA 4677 and AMD sTR5/SP6 platforms, and designed to provide performance needed for demanding workloads like 3D rendering and AI Computing.
- 【TOUGHFAN Pro Perfect】Removing heat from the 420mm radiator are three 140mm TOUGHFAN PROs capable of 3.57mm-H2O static pressure, 119.6 CFM of airflow, and RPMs from 500~2000. Achieved by advance LCP blades that have been tuned for both airflow and static pressure.
- 【Large Water Block Base】Equipped with a large water block base made from Nickel-Plated Copper for optimal heat dissapation and reliability, also helping to ensure full coverage of the CPU for either platform.
- 【Silent Performance】Capable of reaching speeds of 4000rpms by utilizing a three-phase, six-pole motor for the pump that has been integrated into the radiator for not just optimal cooling performance but for a reduction in noise levels as well.
- 【Versatile Adaptability】The AW series pairs well with many workstation and conventional chassis thanks to its standard 360mm AIO radiator sizing as well as 460mm sleeved tubing.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermaltake |
|---|---|
| Model | AW420 |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Wattage | 16.56 watts |
| Material | Nickel-Plated Copper, Lcp |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Noise Level | 31.6 db |
| Part Number | AW420 |
| Material Type | Nickel-Plated Copper, Lcp |
| Cooling Method | Liquid |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Air Flow Capacity | 119.6 cfm |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Manufacturer |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 4000 rpm |
| Full listing title | Thermaltake AW420 Liquid Cooler (Intel LGA 4677 / AMD sTR5/SP6) 420mm Raditator, 3x140mm 500~2000rpm PWM Toughfan Pro, Nickel-Plated Copper Block, Black, CL-W445-PL14BL-A |
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Thermaltake AW420 Liquid Cooler (Intel LGA 4677 / AMD sTR5/SP6) 420mm Raditator, 3x140mm 500~2000rpm PWM Toughfan Pro, Nickel-Plated Copper Block, Black, CL-W445-PL14BL-A is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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