GoKawiilMontech’s NX600 provides reasonable thermal performance at a price of less than $30. But it also runs loud, and tall DIMM sticks are not fully compatible. Still, if you’re after high-performance fans, the cost is worth it “just” for the fans.
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The latest CPU cooler air cooler from Taiwanese manufacturer Montech PC is the NX600, a budget air cooler that incorporates six copper heatpipes to transfer heat from the CPU to the fin plates.
What sets the NX600 apart from the competition is the inclusion of two high-performance, thick E28 fans. And the price is right, at less than $30, which makes the purchase arguably worth it even if you’re only interested in the fans (and not the heatsink).
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Let's take a look at the specifications and features of the cooler, then we’ll go over thermal and noise benchmarks so you can decide if the NX-600 deserves to make our list of the best CPU coolers.
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Cooler specifications
Swipe to scroll horizontally Cooler Montech NX600 Colors Silver/Black, White MSRP $29.90 for standard model Row 3 - Cell 0 $34.90 for ARGB models Lighting Non-ARGB and ARGB versions are available Warranty 1 year Socket Compatibility AMD AM5, Intel 1700/1851/1200/115x Heatsink dimensions 160 (L) x 132.5 (W) x 120mm (H) Maximum TDP (Our Testing) >248W with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Features of Montech’s NX600 air cooler
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