Amazon Basics CPU Cooler is Its First Foray into PC Components

Amazon is getting into PC components with the Amazon Basics CPU air cooler.of AmazonBasics Computer Cooling Fan (opens in new tab) It’s built around a sizable aluminum finned tower that’s combined with several heatpipes and side-mounted fans. Amazon’s surprise move into the PC cooling business is made clear by small print in a product video that builds on the foundation of Cooler Master technology.

Amazon touts its Basics line, which offers affordable, hassle-free and reliable products backed by large internet retail brands. Amazon’s CPU cooler, part number RR-H410-20PC-AS, Cooler Master Hyper H410R RGB (opens in new tab), model number RR-H410-20PC-R1. In this overview, users should expect competent cooling rather than the best cooling, so neither using this tower form factor to be the quietest air cooler nor the coolest running CPU. neither. However, RGB lighting does exist. Perhaps Amazon saw him essential in 2023.

Amazon does not provide detailed specifications for CPU coolers. The company’s product info and downloads don’t appear to include a spec sheet, but the cooler features his PWM with a maximum noise level of 29.38 dBA, running between 600-2000 RPM and RGB LED lighting. I know it has a fan. There is an RGB LED controller in case your motherboard doesn’t directly support such functionality via headers. Other specs shared include those related to construction (aluminum heatsink, 4x heatpipes in direct contact). Also, according to Amazon, the CPU cooler measures 4.02 x 3.28 x 5.35 inches (LxWxH), weighs 0.9 pounds, and is compatible with the latest consumer sockets from Intel and AMD (LGA 1700, LGA 1200, LGA 1151, LGA 1150, LGA 1155, LGA). 1156, AM4, AM5). It seems that the product was released on February 23rd.

A seemingly identical model of the Cooler Master is currently selling for a top price of $68 on Amazon. $66 at Newegg (opens in new tab)These prices are almost double that of Amazon Basics Computer Cooling Fans. However, I wouldn’t recommend it for the price alone. Also, I’m not sure if the Amazon model has a spec cut.

But it’s unheard of for Amazon to sell products from other brands under the Basics label.one Tom’s Harware The editor has an Amazon Basics monitor arm engraved with the Ergotron name. It was much cheaper, but it came with a much shorter warranty.