IBM FRU 24P6009 Server CPU Heatsink Fan Socket 370 Pentium III xSeries Vintage
Bottom line: The IBM FRU 24P6009 Server CPU Heatsink Fan Socket 370 Pentium III is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpu coolers & fans 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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Manufacturer description
The unit consists of a heavy-duty extruded aluminum heatsink paired with a high-performance Foxconn cooling fan. It utilizes a proprietary IBM brown 3-pin female connector (MSII / Foxconn), which features a different pin pitch and keying guide compared to standard desktop 3-pin Molex headers.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored IBM FRU 24P6009 Server CPU Heatsink Fan Socket 370 Pentium III… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpu coolers & fans category. IBM'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.
Full Specifications
| connector | 3-pin proprietary IBM brown |
|---|---|
| fan_manufacturer | Foxconn |
| heatsink_material | extruded aluminum |
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