It seems that every week there is a new, quicker faster CPUs, motherboard, VGA card that has just been released. Unfortunately most of that translates into generating more heat inside the computer. Many of us forget that one of those heat sources also comes from the Northbridge chipset. Like the CPU cooler, Northbridge coolers can also be passively cooled or actively cooled.
Most people are aware of heatpipes and the technology behind them, which has been used in CPU coolers for many years. Thermalright have taken this technology and applied it to a Northbridge cooler, the HR-05 IFX . Due to the large surface area of the cooler it is possible to have the cooler passive (without a fan) or cooled actively (with a fan). This makes the HR-05 IFX one of the best performing Northbridge heatsinks we have come across.
Features
- Passively cooled heatsink design for no-noise operation (80mm fan optional)
- Proprietary through-holes on fins for efficient ventilation
- Soldered fins to copper base (nickel plated) for effective contact
- Lightweight and easy installation
Specifications
| Model |
Thermalright HR-05 IFX Chipset Heatsink |
| Dimension |
L85.8 x W20mm (fin), W30 (base) x H105mm, without fan |
| Weight |
110g (heat sink only) |
| Optional Fan |
Any 80x80x15mm fan or 80x80x25mm fan |
Installation: It is recommended that you check the Thermalright Motherboard Compatibility List for HR-05 IFX compatibilty.