Thermalright presents the Frost Tower 140 heatsink, a rival to 240 mm AIOs
The Thermalright brand introduces a new component for cooling the processor: the Frost Tower 140. This dual-tower air cooler positions itself directly as a competitor to All-in-One liquid cooling systems that use 240 mm radiators. Its main advantage is achieving similar thermal performance while occupying a smaller internal volume, which can make it easier to organize other components or improve airflow in the chassis. It targets users who seek power but prefer the robustness and durability of traditional heatsinks. 🏗️
Dual-tower architecture with 140 mm fan
The design of the Frost Tower 140 is based on two independent blocks of aluminum fins. To transfer heat from the base, it employs six 6 mm nickel-plated copper heatpipes. In the center of the assembly, a 140 mm fan is mounted, the TL-D14X model. This fan can operate in a range of 300 to 1800 revolutions per minute, generating high air pressure to penetrate the dense fin structure while keeping noise controlled. The system is compatible with modern sockets from the AMD AM5 and AM4 platforms, and Intel LGA 1700 and 1200.
Key technical features:- Two aluminum towers with stacked fins to maximize surface area.
- Six nickel-plated copper heatpipes with a 6 mm diameter for efficient heat transfer.
- 140 mm TL-D14X fan with PWM control (300-1800 RPM) and focus on high static pressure and low noise levels.
Thermalright claims that this heatsink can match the cooling performance of a basic 240 mm AIO, but without the risks associated with a pump or potential liquid leaks.
Compatibility and design philosophy
Despite its promise of high performance, its imposing size requires checking two critical aspects before purchasing. The first is the free space inside the chassis, as its total height must fit in the case. The second, no less important, is RAM memory compatibility. The towers can interfere with memory modules that have very tall heatsinks, especially in the slots closest to the CPU socket. The manufacturer includes all necessary hardware and thermal paste for mounting it.