Top-Notch Price-Performance Ratio
Thanks to its radial heat sink and good fan design, the Alpine 12 offers a lot of performance at a very low price point. In internal tests leveled to 28 dB(A), the cooling performance of the Alpine 12 exceeded the competition, in some cases by more than 10°C.
Improved Cooling Performance by New Production Process
The high thermal conductivity of aluminum is fully retained by a new type of extrusion. This new production process creates a powerful yet very compact radial heat sink. The particularly thin cooling fins of the new Alpine are fanned out in a Y-shape. This increases the surface area of the heat sink and therefore the cooling capacity.
Wide RPM Range
The Alpine 12 features a new motor technology with a very wide, PWM-controlled RPM range. This keeps the noise level at a minimum while guaranteeing maximum cooling performance when needed.
Lower Power Consumption & Minimum Vibration
The new Alpine 12 is powered by an updated motor and runs much more efficiently than its predecessors. Due to sinus-magnetizing the new motor creates just 5 % of the vibrations from commutation of a regular DC-motor. These factors contribute towards saving energy, lowering the coil temperature and reducing vibrations to a minimum without compromising performance.
Extended Life Span
A 10 °C lower motor temperature roughly doubles the life span of a fan.
The new ARCTIC motor has a four times longer service life through its low coil temperature.
High Quality Bearing
Thanks to an alloy/lubricant combination developed in Germany, friction within the bearing is reduced and greater efficiency is achieved. As a result, there is less heat development as well as less bearing noise, which means you can enjoy a longer service life from your fan.
Pre-applied MX-2 Thermal Paste
The pre-applied, high-performance MX-2 thermal compound ensures fast and clean installation.
Easy and Tool-free Installation
Thanks to the push pins, the installation is really easy. Additional tools are not needed to install the cooler.
- Delivers a high airflow while keeping its noise minimal
- Fluid Dynamic Bearing fan bearing type for maximum cooling/heating efficiency with added dependability
- The competent cooling system is specially designed for standard processors
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Arctic Cooling |
| CPU / Processor | |
|---|---|
| Compatible Intel Socket | H LGA-1156 |
| Size / Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Fan Diameter | 3.62" |
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Cooler Type | Air |
| Heatsink Material | Aluminum |
| Manufacturer | Arctic Cooling |
| Fan Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic Bearing |
| Fan Speed (Max) | 2000 rpm |
| Number of Fans | 1 |
| Cables | |
|---|---|
| Connectors | 4-pin PWM |
| Compliance & Certification | |
|---|---|
| Noise Levels (A-Weighted) | 28 dB(A) |