AMD Stock Cooler Sizes

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I have 2 unmarked aluminum block AMD stock coolers. I need to determine what TDP size they are. I know AMD sold 45W, 65W, 95W, and 125W processors all with different size coolers. The 125W is easy, it has the heat pipes. But how do I determine which of the TDP sizes my other 2 are.
One has an aluminum block that measures ~3/4" tall.
One has an aluminum block that measures ~1 3/16" tall.
 
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There's another twist with those coolers, they also come with different size (thickness) fans and with different speeds depending on a CPU model (Athlon - Phenom ). Generally, bigger both parts are, higher TDP rating.
When I had Athlon II x2 270 I successfully overclocked it by 1GHz under a Phenom II x4 cooler with thicker fan that could go to 5000 rpm. Almost same are coolers for FX processors and there should be a lot of them sold second hand because many change them for aftermarket coolers because they are inadequate for any OC.
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There's another twist with those coolers, they also come with different size (thickness) fans and with different speeds depending on a CPU model (Athlon - Phenom ). Generally, bigger both parts are, higher TDP rating.
When I had Athlon II x2 270 I successfully overclocked it by 1GHz under a Phenom II x4 cooler with thicker fan that could go to 5000 rpm. Almost same are coolers for FX processors and there should be a lot of them sold second hand because many change them for aftermarket coolers because they are inadequate for any OC.
 
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