CPU cooler Montech NX600 ARGB, black, 120 mm fan, ARGB lighting

Montech NX600 ARGB is a tower air cooler designed for standard desktop CPU cooling in gaming and productivity builds. It features a 120 mm ARGB fan with Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB), a compact footprint (120 × 132.5 × 160 mm) and a total weight of 1.44 kg. The cooler combines dual fin stacks and six heat pipes with an exposed flat copper base for direct heat transfer, and supports modern CPU sockets including AM4, AM5 and Intel LGA 115x/1200/1700.

Advantages

The dual-tower layout increases the heat dissipation surface and works together with two high-thickness performance fans to improve airflow and static pressure for effective heat removal. A flat copper base soldered to six heat pipes provides even contact and rapid heat transfer from the CPU to the fin stacks. ARGB lighting integrated into the fans adds customizable illumination without changing the cooler’s thermal function.

Suitable for

• Mid-tower and full-tower gaming PCs where compact dual-tower coolers are desired
• Productivity desktops running sustained CPU loads such as rendering or compilation
• Builds that require ARGB lighting to match system aesthetics
• Upgrades from stock coolers to improve sustained thermal performance

Key specifications

• Type: Air cooler with dual fin stacks and six heat pipes
• Fan diameter: 120 mm (two fans)
• Fan speed range: 800–2000 RPM
• Bearing type: Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
• Maximum air pressure: up to 3.35 mmH2O at 12 V
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 120 × 132.5 × 160 mm
• Weight: 1.44 kg
• Colour: Black
• Socket compatibility: AMD AM4, AM5; Intel LGA 115x / 1200 / 1700

How to use

Install the NX600 ARGB following the motherboard and case manufacturer instructions for CPU cooler mounting. Ensure the backplate or mounting bracket is correctly aligned for the target socket (AM4, AM5, LGA 115x/1200/1700). Place the cooler so that airflow is oriented toward a case exhaust fan for optimal circulation. Connect the fan power and ARGB cables to the appropriate motherboard headers or controller prior to first power-up.

Recommendations

For best thermal performance, use the cooler with at least one intake and one exhaust case fan to maintain steady airflow. Apply a thin, even layer of thermal paste on the CPU before seating the cooler and retighten mounting screws in a cross pattern to ensure even pressure. Regularly check that fan connectors and ARGB headers remain secure and clean dust from fins and fans to sustain performance.