CPU cooler Akasa VIPER H6L white — low-profile air cooler, single fan, tower heatsink

Akasa VIPER H6L white is a low-profile CPU air cooler engineered for compact and standard desktop systems where space is limited. The design combines a short 76 mm tower heatsink with six heat pipes and a single 120 mm PWM fan that directs airflow through aluminum fins to dissipate heat from the processor. Rated for up to 165 W TDP, the cooler is intended for everyday computing, office workstations and small form-factor gaming or home theater PCs that need effective cooling in a compact package.

Advantages

The cooler features a quiet 120 mm PWM fan with S-FLOW blade geometry that balances airflow and low noise across a wide speed range. Six copper heat pipes efficiently transfer heat to a dense stack of aluminum fins while the compact height allows installation in tight cases and SFF chassis. Lightweight construction (approximately 550 g) and a standardized 120×120 mm fan footprint simplify mounting and compatibility. The design supports modern CPU socket types for both Intel and AMD platforms and includes a 2-year warranty for peace of mind.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Small form-factor (SFF) desktops and HTPCs where vertical clearance is limited
• Office and productivity PCs that require quiet, reliable cooling
• Compact gaming builds with moderate thermal loads up to 165 W TDP
• System upgrades where stock coolers are insufficient but full-size towers do not fit

Key specifications

• Cooler type: low-profile tower air cooler with single fan
• Fan size: 120 × 120 × 25 mm, 4-pin PWM
• Fan speed: 600–1900 RPM
• Maximum airflow: 83.63 CFM
• Maximum air pressure: 2.98 mm-H2O
• Noise level: 6.9–28.9 dB(A)
• Rated fan voltage: DC 12 V
• Heat pipes: 6 copper tubes
• Fins: aluminum fin stack
• Height: 76 mm
• Weight: ~550 g
• Thermal design power support: up to 165 W
• CPU socket compatibility: Intel LGA115x / LGA1200 / LGA1700 / LGA1851; AMD AM4 / AM5
• Dimensions (L×W×H): 120 × 120 × 76 mm
• Warranty period: 2 years

How to use

Install the Akasa VIPER H6L white according to the motherboard and case compatibility: remove the existing cooler, clean the CPU surface, and apply a thin, even layer of thermal paste. Mount the cooler using the supplied brackets and fasteners appropriate for your CPU socket, ensuring secure and even pressure on the CPU heatspreader. Connect the 4-pin PWM fan cable to the CPU fan header to allow automatic speed control based on motherboard thermal profiles. Verify clearances for RAM modules and surrounding components before finalizing installation.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure good airflow in the case with a balanced intake and exhaust layout. Periodically check and clean dust from the fan and fin stack to maintain cooling efficiency. Use motherboard fan-control settings to keep noise levels low during light workloads while allowing higher fan speeds for demanding tasks.