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Single tower CPU cooler with nickel-plated copper base, six heat pipes and 120 mm fan

COUGAR

COUGAR FORZA 85 ESSENTIAL CPU cooler

SKU CH-SW9P-RMV3T

Single-tower air cooler with nickel-plated copper base, six heat pipes and 120 mm hydraulic-bearing fan spinning 600-2000 RPM for 82.48 CFM at 34.5 dB(A).

  • Fan size120 mm
  • Supported CPU socketsAMD Socket AM2 / AMD Socket AM2+ / AMD Socket AM3 / AMD Sock
  • Bearing designHydraulic Bearing
  • Rotational speed600-2,000 RPM
  • Airflow rate82.48 CFM
  • Operating noise34.5 dB(A) (Max.)
  • High airflow reaches 82.48 CFM for strong cooling
  • Quiet operation stays at 34.5 dB(A) even at full speed
  • Fan spins up to 2000 RPM for high static pressure
  • Vacuum tunnel fin design boosts airflow through the heatsink
  • Nickel-clad copper base with six heat pipes moves heat fast

Single tower cooler for mid- to high-level CPUs

The COUGAR FORZA 85 ESSENTIAL is a single tower air cooler designed for mid- to high-level processors. It uses a nickel-clad copper base with six heat pipes and a 120 mm hydraulic-bearing fan. The fan runs between 600 and 2000 RPM, moving 82.48 CFM at a maximum of 34.5 dB(A). A vacuum tunnel fin design with 90-degree flipped ends directs airflow through the heatsink.

Check socket and case clearance before ordering

Verify that your motherboard uses one of the listed Intel or AMD sockets and that the 4-pin fan header is available. The cooler stands 160 mm tall and the heatsink measures 85 by 135 mm, so confirm your case allows at least that much clearance. The unit weighs more than 450 g; ensure the motherboard mounting area can support the mass.

Suits builders wanting quiet performance

This cooler suits users who want strong thermal performance with low noise in a standard ATX or mid-tower build. It is not for compact cases that cannot accommodate a 160 mm height, nor for extreme overclocking loads that exceed the capacity of a single 120 mm tower design.

How it compares

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Price $41.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 1,559 comparable items (median $19.99).
Fan size 120 mm
Higher than about 80% of the 812 comparable items (median 80 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCOUGAR
Product lineFORZA
Model nameFORZA 85 ESSENTIAL
Part numberFORZA 85 ESSENTIAL
Product typeAir Cooler
Performance
Rotational speed600-2,000 RPM
Airflow rate82.48 CFM
Power
Power input connector4 Pin
Size & build
Fan size120 mm
Bearing designHydraulic Bearing
Cooler materialCopper with nickel plated
Fan mountingVertical
Heatsink dimensions85 × 135 × 160 mm
Product weightMore than 450g
Compatibility
Supported CPU socketsAMD Socket AM2 / AMD Socket AM2+ / AMD Socket AM3 / AMD Socket AM3+ / AMD Socket AM4 / AMD Socket AM5 / AMD Socket FM1 / AMD Socket FM2 / Intel LGA 1150 / Intel LGA 1151 / Intel LGA 1155 / Intel LGA 1156 / Intel LGA 1200 / Intel LGA 1366 / Intel LGA 1700 / Intel LGA 2011 / Intel LGA 2066
CPU cooler height limit160 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating noise34.5 dB(A) (Max.)

Questions about this item

What comes in the box and do I need to buy any mounting hardware separately for my socket?

The package includes the cooler with pre-installed fan, a nickel-clad copper base with six heat pipes, and an Intel/AMD bracket set covering LGA 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156 and AMD AM2 through AM5 plus FM1/FM2, so no extra mounting kit is required for those sockets.

The specs list a single 120 mm fan at 600–2000 RPM and 82.48 CFM — is that the only version or are there other capacity options?

This model is offered in one configuration: a single-tower heatsink measuring 85 x 135 x 160 mm with one 120 x 120 x 25 mm hydraulic-bearing fan, so there are no alternative fan sizes, heat-pipe counts or height variants to choose from.

The headline shows 34.5 dB(A) maximum noise and 2000 RPM — what does that mean for real-world CPU temperatures under load?

At full speed the fan moves 82.48 CFM through the vacuum-tunnel fin array, giving enough thermal headroom for mid-to-high-end CPUs and minor overclocking while staying under the 160 mm case-height limit.

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