Cooler Master Socket 478 CPU Cooling Fan Heatsink (Screws Mount Type)
Bottom line: The Cooler Master Socket 478 CPU Cooling Fan Heatsink 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
Supported CPU Frequency: 1.7 ~ 3.6 GHz; FSB 400/533/800 MHz. Fastener: Screw + Spring. Air Flow: 40.4 CFM.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Cooler Master Socket 478 CPU Cooling Fan Heatsink 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.
Full Specifications
| mount_type | screw |
|---|---|
| airflow_cfm | 40.4 |
| fsb_support_mhz | 400,533,800 |
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