ANTEC Frigus Air 400 ARGB 120mm Single Tower CPU Air Cooler (Black)

The ANTEC Frigus Air 400 TDP is the amount of heat your CPU will pull away from the cooler. It is a factor to be considered when selecting a cooler. If your CPU is producing more heat than the cooler can absorb, then it may lead to overheating. Your cooler's TDP must be the same as or higher than the TDP of your CPU if it is to stay cool and operate at its best. You can look this up on the ANTEC website or online retailers. Choosing the proper TDP prevents overheating problems.

Yes, the ANTEC Frigus Air 400 is generally shipped with thermal paste pre-applied to the bottom of the cooler. This is convenient because you don't have to purchase or apply paste yourself. Heat is transferred from the CPU to the cooler with the help of thermal paste. Pre-applied paste would be enough in the case of the majority of users, but some users such as gamers or PC enthusiasts might use their own high-quality thermal paste to get the best cooling. Let your choice be based on your requirements and experience.

ANTEC Frigus Air 400 has a PWM fan, i.e., Pulse Width Modulation. PWM fans over DC fans are because PWM fans change speed based on the level of CPU heat. When the CPU is not too hot, the fan runs slower and silently. As the CPU heats up, the fan runs faster. PWM fans have better control and work better. Make sure to review the product documentation to verify the fan type prior to purchase, especially if buying custom PCs.

The ANTEC Frigus Air 400 is a quiet cooler. The fan and heatsink are designed in such a manner that it produces the least amount of noise. How quiet it actually becomes would, however, rely on several parameters such as room temperature, CPU load, and fan speed. In low-intensity activities, the fan would be quiet, but at heavy use such as games, the fan rotates at higher speeds and would be noisy. Consider how much noise you can tolerate and what you will be using your computer for when purchasing.

The ANTEC Frigus Air 400 fan operates at various revolutions, expressed as RPM (revolutions per minute). The fan operates with minimum and maximum RPM range, and you can find it in the product description from ANTEC website or store listings. The fan speed is changed automatically depending on the heat level of the CPU. High speed cools but is louder, and low is less loud but cooler. The fan changes depending on the needs of the CPU when running.

The ANTEC Frigus Air 400’s size is something to be verified before purchasing. Its depth, width, and height are specified on the product page on ANTEC's website or online retail stores. Taking these measurements allows the cooler to fit within your PC case without obstructing such components as RAM. Measure the space in your case precisely prior to purchase in order to eliminate install issues. The cooler cannot fit if too large, while being too small may not properly cool the CPU.

The ANTEC Frigus Air 400 is an air cooler and not a liquid cooler, so it does not have a radiator. It has a heatsink tower built with metal fins to radiate the CPU's heat. Heatsink size in terms of depth, width, and height is significant before buying. It can be sourced on ANTEC's official website or online retailers. Testing the size ensures that it will be large enough to hold your case and won't compromise other elements such as RAM. Always get a precise measurement of your case space.

The ANTEC Frigus Air 400 is an adequate CPU cooler for the average user, particularly those who have mid-grade CPUs or limited overclocking requirement. Its tower form is easy with one tower having enough cooling capabilities and accommodating well with other elements of the computer. It does a great job on CPUs whose TDP lies within its range. But if you have a high-end CPU or over-clock heavily, you would require a more efficient cooler such as liquid or a dual tower cooler. Always find out your CPU requirements so that this cooler is just right.

The cooling ability of the ANTEC Frigus Air 400 is evident from its TDP, which informs you about how much heat your CPU can dissipate. You will be able to see this in the product description. Ensure that you select a cooler whose TDP is the same as or higher than your CPU's TDP. Your CPU may get overheated if the cooler's TDP is not enough. Matching the right TDP protects your system and keeps it operating at its optimum, particularly when under heavy usage or extended usage.

The ANTEC Frigus Air 400 is a single tower CPU cooler, hence it contains a single metal fins heatsink tower. Dual towers contain two towers and provide greater cooling but use more space. Single tower coolers such as the ANTEC Frigus Air 400 are less conspicuous and more ideal for placement in most systems. They are more invasive on other components such as RAM. This makes them an appropriate option for individuals who desire quality cooling with no size issues within their computer system.