Alpenfohn Black Ridge

Name: Alpenfohn Black Ridge
Brand: Alpenfohn
SKU: 638f01c0260cf71074f29f64
Rating: 3.5 (16 reviews)

Based on 16 reviews

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Great build quality

Good performance for its size

Compatible with small ITX systems

Pairs well with Dan A4 case

Can be tweaked with custom cables and gaskets for better management

Not suitable for all systems due to limitations in shape and mounting system

Requires a compatible motherboard with smaller VR heatsinks and a riser cable for graphics card

Early V2 models require modification

Verdict

Overall, the Alpenfohn Black Ridge is a good performing cooler with a great build quality, but it has limitations due to its peculiar shape and mounting system. It is best suited for small ITX systems housed in a Dan SFX case, and requires a compatible motherboard with smaller VR heatsinks and a riser cable for the graphics card. It has been found to perform better than taller options and is comparable to Noctua's NH-L12S. However, early V2 models require some modification and the combination AM3/AM4 mounting bracket interferes with some B550/X570 motherboards. Custom unsleeved silicon cables and silicon gaskets for the fan can be helpful in managing the cooler. It pairs well with the Dan A4 case and is a good option for cooling in height-restricted layouts.

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Alpenföhn Black Ridge - CPU Cooler Review

Now that we agreed on that subject, we can talk about the Black Ridge cooler, and it is a good CPU cooler with a great build quality, however it is no...

Low Profile Noctua Killer? Alpenfohn Black Ridge

I found the Black Ridge to be a few degrees better than still taller options and be about even with Noctua's NH-L12S.

Cooler: Alpenfohn Black Ridge (had to be modified with a dremel to clear the motherboard, feels bad man). Has a 120mm slim (15mm) Arctic fan, thankfully the sides are acrylic so had some bend to them. Also had to remove the choker of a heatsink on the nvme drives but temps seem absolutely fine atm.

Feels good to be bringing my Dan A4 to school and just game

It's a Dan A4 with Alpenfohn Black Ridge cooler, i5 11600K, a 6600XT and an MSI Spatium 1TB ssd (arguably the best thing about this build since it's sooooo damn fast. Coming from a spacious Cooler Master H500, I was honestly really impressed with the thermals here! Sure I tweaked the fan curve since I don't mind her getting a bit loud, but the 6600XT is 55° under max load, and the CPU rarely hitting 70° except for Prime95, which brought it to 100° (didn't throttle though). I'm literally so glad I can fit my PC in my backpack along with my Macbook!

It stays pretty quiet and cool overall. There is room for a 120mm slim fan on the black ridge, however, it would sit almost flush against the side of the case and may introduce some noise. Specs are as follow:. CPU: AMD Ryzen 5600x.

[SFF time P-ATX] What is the best low-profile cooler that can cool the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X?

The Alpenfohn Black Ridge is probably your best-bet air cooler (47mm height). Check out Optimum Tech's video on "Ryzen 9 5950x vs. 47mm cooler" [(video)](https://youtu.be/AZWRcTqBqjQ) to get more an idea of what is being dealt with.

RTX 3090 + 5900X air-cooled inside 7.2L (Dan A4-SFX): the good, the bad, the ugly.

**The bad**. * **Early Black Ridge V2 models require some modification. ** The combination AM3/AM4 mounting bracket interferes with seemingly most B550/X570 motherboards, and a few mm needs to be shaved off using either a dremel or angle grinder. /u/dizztar first discovered this [one year but I didn't do my research here and almost spent $30 (after shipping) [on two dinky pieces of metal from Alpenfoehn's silent

The cooler I’m using is the Alpenfohn Black Ridge and the case I’m using is the Cougar QBX.

I’m in my bios watching my cpu temps go up and I’m concerned about the longevity of my 5800x.

Did I just get a bad chip or is this normal for my cpu?

5900x Low Profile Cooler

The Noctua NH-L12 Ghost S1 edition has a height of 66mm.

Also check out the Alpenfohn Black Ridge cooler. If you put a slim 120mm on top, it should be around 62mm or so.

Best air cooler <59mm for a 5950x?

I’d consider the alpenfohn black ridge, heard good things about it. Considering it myself for a 5900x build I’m planning in the Louqe Ghost or FormD T1

Specs

Item Dimensions LxWxH

3.94 x 3.94 x 3.94 inches

Brand

Alpenfohn

Voltage

12 Volts

Wattage

3.6 watts

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