CPU cooler Montech NX600 (white) with 120 mm fan, compatible air cooler for desktop processors

Montech NX600 is an air CPU cooler designed for tower-style cooling of desktop processors. It features a 120 mm fan with Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB), a compact footprint of 120 × 132.5 × 160 mm and a weight of 1.44 kg. The cooler supports modern Intel and AMD sockets including LGA 1700 and AM5 and is intended to provide reliable heat dissipation for everyday use, gaming and content-creation workloads.

Advantages

The NX600 combines a 120 mm HDB fan with a dual-tower heatsink arrangement to increase the available fin surface and airflow through the fins. A soldered copper base with multiple heat pipes improves thermal transfer from the CPU to the fin stacks. The fan operates across a broad RPM range to balance cooling performance and acoustic level, while the white finish and discreet top cover offer a clean appearance that integrates with a variety of system builds.

Suitable for

• Mid-tower and compact desktop builds requiring tower air cooling
• Everyday computing, office work, web browsing and media playback
• Gaming sessions and moderate content-creation workloads
• System upgrades where compatibility with LGA 1700 or AM5 is required

Key specifications

• Type: air cooler
• Fan diameter: 120 mm
• Fan speed range: 800–2000 RPM
• Bearing type: Hydro Dynamic Bearing (HDB)
• Rated voltage: 12 V
• Max air pressure: 3.35 mmH2O
• Dimensions: 120 × 132.5 × 160 mm
• Weight: 1.44 kg
• Product colour: White
• Socket compatibility: AM5, AM4, LGA 1700, LGA 1200, LGA 115x series

How to use

Install the NX600 following the motherboard and cooler mounting instructions provided by the manufacturer. Fit the backplate and retention hardware appropriate to your CPU socket, place the cooler so the copper base contacts the CPU IHS, and secure the mounting screws evenly to ensure flat contact. Connect the fan's PWM cable to the CPU_FAN or SYS_FAN header on the motherboard so fan speed can be controlled automatically. Apply an appropriate amount of thermal interface material between the CPU and cooler base before mounting.

Recommendations

Ensure adequate case airflow by using at least one intake and one exhaust fan to complement the NX600. Verify RAM and motherboard component clearance before installation due to the tower design and overall height. For optimal acoustic balance, enable PWM control in BIOS or use a fan curve in your operating system.