Cooler Thermaltake Contact Silent 12

The Thermaltake Contac Silent 12 is a 120 mm CPU cooler designed for efficient, low-noise cooling of desktop processors. It combines a PWM-controlled fan with high-airflow blades, four Ø6 mm solid copper heat pipes and optimized aluminum fins to provide effective heat dissipation while maintaining compatibility with a wide range of Intel and AMD sockets. The cooler measures 127 mm × 75.3 mm × 153 mm and operates at 12 V with a rotational speed range of approximately 400–1500 RPM.

Advantages

The cooler offers a balance of performance and quiet operation through its high-airflow fan blade design and long-life hydraulic bearing that reduces friction and noise. Continuous direct contact heat pipes and 0.4 mm aluminum fins with 2.2 mm spacing enable rapid heat transfer. A Low-Noise Cable (LNC) reduces noise level and fan speed for quieter operation, and specially designed fan clips simplify assembly and secure the fan firmly to the heatsink. The compact tower design also improves RAM clearance to avoid interference with memory modules.

Suitable for

• Small to mid-tower gaming and productivity PCs requiring silent, efficient CPU cooling
• Builds using Intel LGA 775/1150/1151/1155/1156/1366 sockets
• Builds using AMD Socket AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+/AM4/FM1/FM2 platforms

Key specifications

• Fan diameter: 120 mm
• Fan speed: ~400–1500 RPM (PWM)
• Max air pressure: 1.68 mmH2O
• Operating voltage: 12 V
• Heat pipes: 4 × Ø6 mm solid copper
• Aluminum fins: 0.4 mm thickness, 2.2 mm gap
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 127 × 75.3 × 153 mm
• Weight: 0.7 kg
• Colour: Grey
• Supported sockets: Intel LGA 775/1150/1151/1155/1156/1366; AMD AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+/AM4/FM1/FM2

How to use

Mount the all-in-one backplate and secure the heatsink to the CPU following the included mounting hardware and instructions for your specific Intel or AMD socket. Attach the 120 mm PWM fan to the heatsink using the supplied fan clips, ensuring the fan airflow direction matches the case ventilation. Connect the fan cable to a PWM-capable CPU fan header on the motherboard; use the Low-Noise Cable (LNC) if reduced noise and lower RPM are desired.

Recommendations

For optimal results, apply a thin, even layer of compatible thermal paste between the CPU and the cooler base, ensure adequate case airflow, and periodically check for dust buildup on the fan and fins to maintain cooling efficiency and low noise levels.