Update: new batch arrival expected on 1st week of February.
Over the past few months, I have been trying to find a proper cooling solution for my TerribleFire TF1260 turbo card, which uses a 68060RC50 Rev6 CPU. On the one hand, I wanted to overclock it, and on the other hand, I also wanted to extend the processor’s lifespan by using proper cooling. After looking around the market, I couldn’t really find a solution that was efficient, practical, visually appealing, and didn’t feel like a “just put something on it and that’s it” kind of approach. I had some kind of issue with every available option, so I decided to make my own. Over the past years, I have built many DIY accessories, so I thought I’d take on this challenge as well. I documented the project, and the full assembly guide along with photos is available in multiple languages on my blog here: (use the language selector button in the top-right corner to view it). Link: retroid blog
The cooling system I designed consists of four main components:
The controller board is built using high-quality SMD components (Panasonic, Kemet, Bourns) and includes full kickback protection. It connects to the motherboard’s FDD 4-pin power connector: it passes through the 5 V and 12 V supply to the floppy drive power connector, while also tapping the required 5 V to power the fan. The board includes a speed controller that allows fine-tuning of performance—this makes it possible to reduce the fan speed down to around ~4500 RPM, and thus reduce airflow and noise. The fan itself is very low power, drawing only 0.1 A at full load, and requires no additional accessories.
The heatsink design is special: due to the orientation and geometry of the fins, the airflow coming from above pushes the hot air toward the ventilation grilles located on the bottom of the case, rather than circulating it inside the machine. The heatsink also features a recess that provides clearance for the screw located on the underside of the keyboard—this was designed based on the layout of my original UK-layout Amiga 1200 keyboard. The heatsinks are mounted to the processors using Arctic TP-3 0.5 mm thermal pads. While these are not adhesive, they are sticky enough to hold the heatsinks firmly in place and can be removed if needed (the distance between the 68060 and the keyboard is a maximum of 1 mm, so there is no room for movement, and the screw recess also helps keep everything in place). Of course, the TP-3 pads can be replaced with other options, including adhesive thermal pads, which also work well with this design.
The TPU frame that holds the fan is made from a non-conductive material. This is the result of a multi-stage development process involving careful design and extensive fine-tuning. It has a rubber-like texture, absorbs vibrations, and is perfectly flexible. It is mounted using a single screw: you simply need to remove the screw from the floppy drive mounting bracket, place the frame in position, and then screw it back in. Installing the entire cooling system requires nothing more than a Philips-head screwdriver, a clean workspace, a measuring tape, and about 15–20 minutes.
Measurement results- Cooler at 80% performance (~4800 RPM)
68060RC50 Rev6
Price: 75 EUR / KIT + shipping.
Originally, I produced 10 kits, and another batch is expected to arrive in January, 2026. Now I have 6 for sale.
Shipping: Item location: Budapest, Hungary. Shipping currently to Europe only. For non-EU countries, local customs duties may apply and are the responsibility of the buyer.
Payment: PayPal, Revolut, and traditional bank transfer.
Please always contact me regarding shipping—I’ll do my best to find the most affordable solution for you.
Thanks for your interest.
Updates:
6 KIT left
4 KIT left.
0 KIT left.
2025.10.30. All KITs has been sold. 2nd batch will be available in 1st week of Feb, 2026. I will be able to serve prospective customers from the second batch. Happy new year to everyone
Over the past few months, I have been trying to find a proper cooling solution for my TerribleFire TF1260 turbo card, which uses a 68060RC50 Rev6 CPU. On the one hand, I wanted to overclock it, and on the other hand, I also wanted to extend the processor’s lifespan by using proper cooling. After looking around the market, I couldn’t really find a solution that was efficient, practical, visually appealing, and didn’t feel like a “just put something on it and that’s it” kind of approach. I had some kind of issue with every available option, so I decided to make my own. Over the past years, I have built many DIY accessories, so I thought I’d take on this challenge as well. I documented the project, and the full assembly guide along with photos is available in multiple languages on my blog here: (use the language selector button in the top-right corner to view it). Link: retroid blog
The cooling system I designed consists of four main components:
- a specially designed, high-quality aluminum heatsink (67x47x9mm), CNC-machined from a solid block
- a custom-designed cooler control board with adjustable fan speed
- an industrial-grade quiet fan running at 6000 RPM from German manufacturer, Dalap
- and a vibration-damping fan holder frame made of TPU material
The controller board is built using high-quality SMD components (Panasonic, Kemet, Bourns) and includes full kickback protection. It connects to the motherboard’s FDD 4-pin power connector: it passes through the 5 V and 12 V supply to the floppy drive power connector, while also tapping the required 5 V to power the fan. The board includes a speed controller that allows fine-tuning of performance—this makes it possible to reduce the fan speed down to around ~4500 RPM, and thus reduce airflow and noise. The fan itself is very low power, drawing only 0.1 A at full load, and requires no additional accessories.
The heatsink design is special: due to the orientation and geometry of the fins, the airflow coming from above pushes the hot air toward the ventilation grilles located on the bottom of the case, rather than circulating it inside the machine. The heatsink also features a recess that provides clearance for the screw located on the underside of the keyboard—this was designed based on the layout of my original UK-layout Amiga 1200 keyboard. The heatsinks are mounted to the processors using Arctic TP-3 0.5 mm thermal pads. While these are not adhesive, they are sticky enough to hold the heatsinks firmly in place and can be removed if needed (the distance between the 68060 and the keyboard is a maximum of 1 mm, so there is no room for movement, and the screw recess also helps keep everything in place). Of course, the TP-3 pads can be replaced with other options, including adhesive thermal pads, which also work well with this design.
The TPU frame that holds the fan is made from a non-conductive material. This is the result of a multi-stage development process involving careful design and extensive fine-tuning. It has a rubber-like texture, absorbs vibrations, and is perfectly flexible. It is mounted using a single screw: you simply need to remove the screw from the floppy drive mounting bracket, place the frame in position, and then screw it back in. Installing the entire cooling system requires nothing more than a Philips-head screwdriver, a clean workspace, a measuring tape, and about 15–20 minutes.
Measurement results- Cooler at 80% performance (~4800 RPM)
68060RC50 Rev6
- 50 MHz: AmigaOS 3.2 Workbench (DeluxePaint, Dopus, speed test running simultaneously): 35 °C
- 83.3 MHz: Doom, Elite: 36 °C
- 83.3 MHz: 68060 tech demos such as The Martini Effect, Perfect Circle, Starstruck, etc.: 38 °C
- 94 MHz: Quake, Dark Forces: 42 °C
Price: 75 EUR / KIT + shipping.
Originally, I produced 10 kits, and another batch is expected to arrive in January, 2026. Now I have 6 for sale.
Shipping: Item location: Budapest, Hungary. Shipping currently to Europe only. For non-EU countries, local customs duties may apply and are the responsibility of the buyer.
Payment: PayPal, Revolut, and traditional bank transfer.
Please always contact me regarding shipping—I’ll do my best to find the most affordable solution for you.
Thanks for your interest.
Updates:
4 KIT left.
0 KIT left.
2025.10.30. All KITs has been sold. 2nd batch will be available in 1st week of Feb, 2026. I will be able to serve prospective customers from the second batch. Happy new year to everyone
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