Thermalright AXP-100 CPU Cooler Review

Posted By Rafael Coelho on Apr 4, 2013 in Cooling

Introduction

The Thermalright AXP-100 is a low profile CPU cooler aimed at SFF (small form factor) computers and HTPCs. It has six heatpipes and a 100 mm fan, and is only 2.28 inches (58 mm) tall. Let’s see if it is a good option.

Figure 1 shows the box of the cooler.

Figure 1: Package

Figure 2 shows the contents of the box: heatsink, fan, a small syringe of thermal compound, a manual, a case sticker, and installation hardware.

Figure 2: Accessories

Figure 3 displays the AXP-100 heatsink.

Figure 3: The heatsink of the Thermalright AXP-100

This cooler is discussed in detail in the following pages.

• Contents
• 1. Introduction
• 2. The AXP-100
• 3. The AXP-100 (Cont’d)
• 4. Installation
• 5. How we tested
• 6. Our Tests
• 7. Main Specifications
• 8. Conclusions