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Brontix CL-5242 XT Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Brontix · SKU CL5242-XT · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index1,218 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#20,794
Street price$59
Power3 W
Performance per dollar20.64
Released2019

Specifications

BrandBrontix
ModelBrontix CL-5242 XT
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height158 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,800 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise30 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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