Air cooler Silverstone AR12-TUF 12 cm Aluminium Copper Grey 2200 RPM

The Silverstone AR12-TUF is a CPU air cooler that combines copper heat-pipes with aluminium fins and a 120 mm PWM ARGB fan to provide efficient heat dissipation in a compact form factor. With four Ø6 mm copper heat-pipes using Heat-pipe Direct Contact (HDC) technology and 0.4 mm aluminium fins, the cooler is built for consistent thermal transfer and reliable operation. The unit measures 128 mm (W) x 75 mm (D) x 154 mm (H) and is compatible with common Intel and AMD platforms.

Advantages

Direct contact copper heat-pipes improve thermal transfer by sitting against the CPU heat spreader, while the thin 0.4 mm aluminium fins increase surface area for faster dissipation. The integrated 120 mm PWM fan delivers high airflow at up to 2200 RPM and supports ARGB lighting for visual customization when connected to a compatible controller or motherboard. The cooler’s optimized blade design balances cooling performance and low noise levels, and the spring screw mounting system simplifies installation and ensures a secure fit.

Suitable for

• Compact and mid-tower PC builds requiring effective CPU cooling
• Systems using Intel or AMD sockets supported by the included mounting hardware
• Users who want ARGB lighting controlled via motherboard or LED controller
• Environments where a balance of cooling performance and quiet operation is needed

Key specifications

• Model: Silverstone AR12-TUF (SST-AR12-TUF)
• Fan size: 120 mm PWM ARGB
• Max fan speed: 2200 RPM
• Heat-pipes: 4 × Ø6 mm, Heat-pipe Direct Contact (HDC)
• Fin thickness: 0.4 mm aluminium fins
• Maximum air pressure: 2.36 mmH2O
• Materials: copper heat-pipes, aluminium fins
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 128 × 75 × 154 mm
• Manufacturer: SILVERSTONE
• EAN: 4710679812502

How to use

Attach the cooler to the CPU following the included spring screw mounting instructions for your Intel or AMD socket. Apply an appropriate amount of thermal paste to the CPU heat spreader, align the HDC heat-pipe base with the CPU, and tighten the spring screws evenly until the cooler is secure and level. Connect the 4-pin PWM fan cable to the CPU fan header for automatic speed control and plug the ARGB cable into a compatible RGB header or controller to enable lighting.

Recommendations

For reliable performance, ensure adequate case airflow and periodically clean dust from the fan and fins. Use the motherboard BIOS or a fan controller to configure PWM fan curves that balance cooling and noise according to your workload.