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ARCTIC Alpine 17 CO Compact CPU Air Cooler - LGA1700, 92mm PWM
ARCTIC Alpine 17 CO - Compact CPU Air Cooler for Intel LGA1700 Compact CPU air cooler exclusively for Intel LGA1700 (Alder Lake / Raptor Lake). 92mm PWM fan with Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB), 250–2700 RPM, 0.3 sone noise level. Y-shaped aluminium heatsink with extruded fins for optimised airflow. ARCTIC MX-4 thermal compound pre-applied. Tool-free push-pin installation. Dimensions: 95×95×77mm. Weight: 288g. 6-year warranty. Black/Silver. ▼ Product Description Core Benefits Intel LGA1700 exclusive — optimised for Alder Lake and Raptor Lake CPUs 92mm PWM fan with Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) 250–2700 RPM wide speed range for quiet-to-performance control 0.3 sone noise level — near-silent at low loads Y-shaped aluminium heatsink with extruded fins for increased surface area and optimised airflow ARCTIC MX-4 thermal compound pre-applied — ready to install out of the box Tool-free push-pin installation — no screwdriver required Compact 95×95×77mm footprint — suitable for small form factor builds 6-year warranty Ideal Applications Budget Intel Builds: Affordable LGA1700 cooler for 65W TDP Intel processors where the stock cooler is absent or inadequate Office & HTPC Builds: Near-silent 0.3 sone operation suits quiet environments Compact Cases: 77mm height fits in cases with limited CPU cooler clearance 24/7 Operation: FDB bearing rated for continuous operation with low failure rate ▼ Technical Specifications Compatibility SKU ACALP00041A Socket Support Intel LGA1700 only Compatible CPUs Intel Alder Lake, Raptor Lake Fan Fan Size 92mm Speed Range 250 – 2700 RPM (PWM) Noise Level 0.3 sone Bearing Type Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Connector 4-pin PWM Cable Length 0.2 m Power Voltage 12V Current 0.09A Power Draw 0.72W Physical Dimensions (W×D×H) 95 × 95 × 77 mm Heatsink Height 32.7 mm Weight 288 g Material Aluminium heatsink Colour Black / Silver Thermal Compound ARCTIC MX-4 (pre-applied) Installation Tool-free push-pin Origin Hong Kong Warranty Warranty 6 years ▼ What's Included ARCTIC Alpine 17 CO CPU Cooler ARCTIC MX-4 thermal compound (pre-applied) Push-pin mounting hardware (LGA1700) ▼ Why Choose This Product LGA1700 Exclusive — Optimised for Alder & Raptor Lake The Alpine 17 CO is designed exclusively for Intel LGA1700, meaning the mounting pressure, contact surface, and heatsink geometry are specifically optimised for 12th and 13th Gen Intel processors. This targeted design delivers better thermal contact than generic multi-socket coolers that use compromise mounting solutions. FDB Bearing — Quiet, Long-Life Continuous Operation The Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) uses a thin film of fluid to support the rotor shaft, significantly reducing friction and noise compared to sleeve bearings. FDB bearings are rated for 24/7 continuous operation and are far less susceptible to contamination and temperature extremes than plain or magnetic bearings — making the Alpine 17 CO well-suited to always-on office and server-adjacent workloads. Y-Shaped Heatsink — Compact but Effective The Alpine 17 CO’s heatsink uses a novel Y-shaped extrusion process that fans the cooling fins outward radially, increasing the total surface area within a compact 95×95×77mm footprint. This design optimises airflow from the 92mm fan through the fin array, delivering meaningful cooling performance in a form factor that fits cases with as little as 77mm of CPU cooler clearance. MX-4 Pre-Applied — Ready to Install Immediately ARCTIC MX-4 is one of the most widely recommended thermal compounds in the industry, and the Alpine 17 CO ships with it already applied to the base. Combined with the tool-free push-pin mounting system, this means the cooler can be installed directly without any additional preparation — ideal for quick builds or system integrators.