We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
MSI Core Frozr S tower air cooler with 120mm TORX fan, silver fins and copper base

MSI

MSI Core Frozr S CPU cooler 120mm 2.8kg

SKU CH-8R9G-T14WT

Compact CPU air cooler with direct-contact heat pipes, TORX fan and push-pull clips for Intel and AMD sockets

  • Product typeCPUs
  • Product weight2.8
  • Direct-contact heat pipes transfer heat efficiently from the CPU
  • Premium Thermal Compound X maintains lasting heat conductivity
  • Airflow control deflectors channel more air onto heat pipes
  • 120mm TORX fan with hydro-dynamic bearing increases airflow
  • Dual 120mm fan clips enable push-pull configuration for extra cooling

Compatibility and build fit

This cooler fits the sockets listed in the specifications: LGA 775, LGA 1155, LGA 1156, LGA 1366, AM2, AM2+, AM3 and AM3+. The metal backplate adds rigidity and helps prevent motherboard bending during long-term use. A smart base design leaves clearance for a graphics card in the first PCIe slot. Dual-fan clips are included for a push-pull configuration if extra airflow is desired.

Deciding specification

The supported socket list is the single detail that determines whether this cooler can be installed on a given system. If the motherboard uses one of the sockets named above, the mounting hardware will fit; if it uses any other socket, it will not. No other specification overrides this requirement.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in CPU Coolers & Heatsink Fans, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $44.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 1,559 comparable items (median $19.99).

New to this? Which coin should you pay with — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product typeCPUs
Size & build
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size251 × 188 × 109 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the MSI Core Frozr S on an LGA1155 motherboard and which step is most often missed?

Mount the supplied metal backplate behind the motherboard first, then secure the cooler using the LGA1155 brackets. The step most people skip is fitting the backplate before placing the board in the case, which forces a full teardown later.

What maintenance or replacement will the 120mm TORX fan need over time?

The Hydro-dynamic bearing is sealed and not user-serviceable; when noise or RPM drops noticeably, replace the entire 120mm fan. Clips for a second fan are included if you prefer a push/pull upgrade instead.

At 2.8 kg, what is the first limit that appears under sustained heavy loads?

The weight stresses the motherboard around the socket; the metal backplate counters bending, but prolonged high heat can still fatigue the board if the case is moved frequently.

More in CPU Coolers & Heatsink Fans

Similar items