Thermaltake needs no introduction in the enthusiast community, as they are well known for their high quality computer cases, power supplies, coolers, and fans. They recently released a new CPU cooler named the Frio to their already large line-up. The Frio was created with overclockers in mind; featuring five heatpipes, dual 120mm fans, and universal CPU compatibility. While the basic design of the Frio may look familiar, Thermaltake has added some of their own refinements, as well as a black and red color scheme to make it more appealing in the enthusiast market.



Before taking a closer look at the sample provided for review, let's look at the features and specifications as taken from the official product page on the Thermaltake website.

Features and Specifications:

Ultimate Overclocking Thermal Structure Design:

» Excellent cooling capacity â€" supports 220W
» 0.5mm aluminum fins with large surface for heat dissipation
» 5 x Ø8 mm-U-shape copper heat pipes for accelerated heat conduction
» Tower side flow design efficiently optimizes cooling performance.

Ultra Powerful Dual 120mm VRâ„¢ Fan and Eye-Catching Cover:

» 120 mm VR™ Fan, adjustable between 1200 and 2500 RPM max. for best overclocking performance
» Additional 120mm Fan enhances cooling performance
» Black and red cooler top add aesthetical appearance

Universal Socket Compatibility & Accessory Package:

» Universal socket support:
    » Intel: LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA775
    » AMD: AM3, AM2+, AM2
» Premium thermal grease maximizes heat transfer from the CPU into the cooler copper base

Specifications:

» Heatsink Dimension: 139(L) x 98(W) x 165(H) mm
» Heatsink Material: Aluminum Fins; Aluminum & Copper Base
» Heatpipe: Ø 8mm x 5
» Fan Dimension: 120(L) x 120(H) x 25(W) mm
» Fan Speed: 1,200 ~ 2,500 RPM
» Noise Level: 20 ~ 43 dBA
» Max. Air Flow: 101.6 CFM
» Max. Air Pressure: 4.2 mmH2O
» Power Connector: 3 Pin
» Rated Voltage: 12 V
» Started Voltage: 6 V
» Rated Current: 0.5 A
» Power Input: 6 W
» MTBF: 50,000 Hrs @ 40℃
» Weight: 1,042 g