In the market we can find computer hardware of all types of sizes to satisfy the size and performance needs of each user. As the team becomes smaller, the number of options to use in terms of components decreases, however, this doesn’t mean we have to settle for the first one we see.
If you are considering an upgrade, replace the CPU heatsink and you have a Small Form Factor (SFF) device, one of the best and most complete options you can find on the market for small devices is made by Thermalright and is called Peerless Assassin 90 SE.
Peerless Assassin 90 SE heatsink for compact devices
If we talk about the Peerless Assassin 90 SE heatsink from Thermalright, we are talking about a heatsink with a double tower lateral flow design that has a height of 110mm, so it is designed for equipment with space limitations to completely forget the problems that arise from it. excessive heat generated by processors and that sometimes a simple fan is not enough, especially in small computers.
This model has 4 tubes of 6 mm in diameter connected to a C1100 nickel-plated copper plate which increases the Thermal conductivity to reduce the temperature of the processor helped by a 92 mm fan located on the heat sinks which is responsible for optimizing the air flow through the cooling fins.
The fan does not provide the same airflow as any other heatsink placed directly on the processor (that’s what heat pipes are for), it generates an airflow of 32.77 CFM, with a static pressure of 1.98 mm and is capable of spinning at a maximum speed of 2,200 RPM.
Regarding the noise level it generates, an aspect that we cannot ignore if we do not want the inside of our PC to sound like a jet plane, the Peerless Assassin 90 SE generates 23.85 dB thanks to the use of a S-FDB bearing inside.
It has a 4-pin PWN connector, is 110mm tall as we mentioned above, and has a width of 94mm. and a weight of 110 grams. In terms of compatibility, this new Thermalright heatsink is one of the most versatile on the market since it is compatible with the LG 1700/1200 and Intel 115x sockets
Pricing and availability
At the moment, we do not know what the introductory price of this new Thermalright heatsink for SFF equipment will be. If we take into account the fact that Peerless Assasin 120 SE already available on the market, you can buy it for a little more 30 dollars on Amazon and which shares many features of the 90 SE model (except the number of heat pipes), the price should not be much different, considering that it is a small product.
Unfortunately, this manufacturer has also not announced when it will be available on the market. Taking into account that most of their products hit the market a month after their announcement, the Peerless Assasin 90 SE should be found in stores of May’s beginning.
