Inside the Manufacturing of AMD and Intel Stock CPU Coolers by Cooler Master

TLDRTake a behind-the-scenes look at how Cooler Master manufactures the stock CPU coolers for AMD and Intel. Learn about the complex assembly process, including the creation of fin stacks, PCB manufacturing, heat pipe production, and fan assembly. See how tools are used to fabricate different components, and discover the quality checks and testing performed to ensure each cooler meets specifications.

Key insights

🔧Cooler Master has been manufacturing stock CPU coolers for both AMD and Intel for many years.

🏭Cooler Master has multiple factories in Shenzhen and Dongguan dedicated to manufacturing these coolers.

🔩The production process involves various steps, including tooling, stamping, PCB manufacturing, heat pipe production, and fan assembly.

🌡️Heat pipes are created by shrinking and welding copper tubes, filling them with copper powder, and baking them at high temperatures.

🖥️PCB manufacturing involves soldering components onto the PCB, followed by automated and manual soldering for the heat sink.

Q&A

How long does it take to create a single stock CPU cooler?

—The creation of a single stock CPU cooler can take up to 60 days, including tooling, stamping, PCB manufacturing, heat pipe production, and assembly.

Where are the AMD and Intel stock CPU coolers manufactured?

—The stock CPU coolers for both AMD and Intel are manufactured in Cooler Master's factories in Shenzhen and Dongguan.

What materials are used in the production of stock CPU coolers?

—Stock CPU coolers are made from various materials, including aluminum for the fin stacks, copper for the heat pipes, and plastic for the fan housings.

What quality checks are performed on the coolers?

—Coolers undergo multiple quality checks throughout the production process, including acoustic testing, RGB functionality testing, fan RPM performance testing, and thermal paste application.

Are stock CPU coolers recyclable?

—Cooler Master recycles the excess metal from stamping machines. The metal is sold to third-party companies for recycling in separate plants.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to AMD and Intel stock CPU coolers made by Cooler Master.

02:32The complex process of creating fin stacks using stamping machines.

07:14Production of copper heat pipes, including shrinking, welding, and filling with copper powder.

09:38Assembly of fan blades, including soldering wires to the PCB and inserting bearings and bushings.

11:08Final assembly of coolers, including applying thermal paste, quality checks, and testing of RGB functionality and fan RPM performance.

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