Thermaltake Toughair 110 Top Flow CPU Cooler

Ordered this to go on an old AMD FX8350. I was very pleasantly surprised to find out that even on this older cooler, they have upgraded to using their current generation fans. While the melting system for this cooler has always been a little fiddly, it went on without a problem. Post install the idle temps on the system or in the low twenties, and the load temps would not get above about 45c.

My biggest gripe about this cooler is there are no written instructions to aid in the installation, only the diagrams for AMD and intel server as the installation information. Additionally, there seems to be an annoying high pitched and pulsing motor whine; not really sure how long the fan is going to hold up when compared to some of the competition such as BeQuiet or Noctua fans, but this is a budget cooler don’t forget.

Despite the manufacturer’s claim this cooler really is better suited for handling CPU’s with 95W or lower TDP, this is a good fit for all the 65W Ryzen chips, it does a reasonable job at keeping thermals in check to allow for precision boost (basically an automatic overclock based on thermal overhead room).

[Note: the product description may be a bit out dated the version that was sent to me was compatible for AM5 as well as AM4 – might be a slightly newer revision]

Mounting isn’t that difficult but it can be a bit finicky particularly when trying to mount the top metal ring over the four bolts sticking though the motherboard. ( you need to be sure that all the bolts are as far into the holder as they can be otherwise you will not have even mounting pressure with the metal ring when you attach the plate to the CPU.

With that said you also need to be very consistent when attaching the heatsink to the CPU with the two-point mount bar and alternate between the two as evenly as possible when attaching (but not over tighten) – if you don’t get the cooler dead-flat against the CPU heat spreader you will end up with poor contact and your motherboard will ramp up and down the fan to an obnoxious level (more of an issue if mounting your case vertically) .

I recommend using Arctic MX-4 instead of the included “mystery” thermal compound – it lasts and performs very well.

I have to say, this is a fine Heatsink for those seeking a low Profile unit. For example in rackmount case.
The mounting is a bit of challenge as it’s a universal unit for both AMD and Intel. But the supplies to mount it are all there and then some.
This Heatsink is being used on a Ryzen 9 – 5900x inside a 4U Rackmount. The case has a 120mm fan upfront and two 80mm in the back. Air flow through the case and out is exceptionally good. However, finding a strong Active Heatsink can be difficult. This one is a gem. Clearing memory and actually able to position the heatsink over the motherboard’s voltage regulator’s heatsink, to cool them as well.
The 120mm fan has weight to it meaning it’s built to last and powerful. Noise is not a factor with rackmounts as they need to be cooled. But this heatsink/cooler is actually quiet for its 2,000 rpm fan.

I have it on a ryzen 1800x, 95w. It is one of the best mounting systems that I’ve seen, and I’ve seen quite a few (coolermaster, arctic..etc). Massive heatsink, but not excessively so, still light and manageable. No issues with memory sticks, it sits much higher. The fan is very quiet and works great, but you can replace it with any other 120mm fan, which is of course a big advantage. I would definitely purchase again if I needed another one.

This was quite painful to install for me, i had to unscrew my mobo from my case to replace the spacers that were already in my pc since the ones that came with the stock ryzen cooler don’t work with this cooler.

the little bar thing that goes over the heatsync is kinda difficult to keep in place while you are tightening it down as it has a tendency to slide out of place a bit but once tightened it doesn’t move.

It’s not dead quiet but it’s not loud either.
if you can fit a full sized cooling tower then go with that instead, but if not this will be the next best thing.

Es muy buen producto, la calidad de los materiales es adecuada, y lo mejor es que tiene compatibilidad con el LGA 1700. A mi gusto, no es un disipador estéticamente espectacular , pero cumple su función.

I’ve always used stock intel coolers with my cpu’s, but, the new 12th gen fan was so much louder than previous ones. This was a quality, affordable upgrade. Nice work, Thermaltake.