Tropical Freeze 5-a Hot! File
Avoid third-party sellers on eBay or AliExpress—counterfeit Tropical coolers have been reported with substandard heat pipes.
| Feature | Specification | |---------|----------------| | Model | Tropical Freeze 5-A | | Type | Dual-tower air CPU cooler | | Dimensions (with fans) | 157 x 125 x 110 mm (H x W x D) | | Weight | 950g (heatsink only) | | Heat Pipes | 6x 6mm copper, nickel-plated | | Base Material | Direct-contact copper (C1100 grade) | | Fan Model | Tropical Hurricane 120PWM | | Fan Speed | 400 – 1800 RPM (±10%) | | Airflow | 72 CFM (max) | | Static Pressure | 2.1 mmH₂O | | Noise Level | 18 – 28 dBA | | Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) | | TDP Rating | 250W | | Socket Support | Intel LGA 1700, 1200, 115x, 2066; AMD AM5, AM4 | tropical freeze 5-a
Budget 20–30 minutes. The included wrench is helpful, but the manual could be clearer about fan orientation for push-pull setups. tropical freeze 5-a
