ASUS has one of the broadest product assortments on the PC market and it has now announced two new processor coolers to match its family of Core i7-based motherboards. Triton 88 and Triton 81 are the names of the tower coolers that both combine aluminum heatsinks with a solid copper base and heatpipes. Triton 81 is the smaller of the two and use two 90mm fans, while big brother Triton 88 settles for one, although bigger, fan (120mm).
ASUS press release on Triton 88 follows after the break;
Exclusive Twin-pillared Design for Ultimate Overclocking Fun
ASUS Triton 88 CPU Cooler Supports Latest LGA1366 Chipset Socket for Top-of-the-line Overclocking Performance
Triton 88
To keep up with the latest trends in processor technologies, ASUS has been constantly launching powerful CPU coolers to cater to the demands of gaming enthusiasts worldwide. However, one of the most eagerly-awaited would no doubt be the latest ASUS Triton 88 CPU cooler. This “fierce-looking” exterior of the Triton 88 comprises of an exclusive twin-pillared heatsink design, a 120mm inner-fan with a Diamond blue LED, and 6 copper heatpipes. With this ensemble of thermal features, it is able to deliver ultimate cooling performances for up to 180W and can support multiple applications—including the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor (LGA1366).
Triton 81
Exclusive Twin-pillared Design and 120mm Inner-fan for 180W Overclocking Support
The Triton 88 utilizes an exclusive twin-pillared heatsink design that; when combined with the 120mm inner-fan, will help in lowering temperatures and create powerful air-cooled performance for extreme overclocking of up to 180W. Furthermore, with the fan positioned within the heatsink, VRM can be protected against high temperatures with the guiding of cool air to critical components near the CPU—ensuring system stability.
Massive Heat Dissipation Area of up to 8000cm2 for Optimal Cooling
To provide the best heat dissipation, the Triton 88 is also equipped with a massive heat dissipation area of up to 8000cm2; while 6 high conductive copper heatpipes and the 120mm LED fan provides maximum airflow and optimal cooling performance. This will ensure that enthusiasts worldwide will be able to enjoy overclocking of up to 180W without an inkling of concern. Furthermore, the Triton 88 is equipped with a PWM function that is able to automatically adjust the fan speed according to the CPU’s temperature—providing low acoustics during operation.
Up-to-date Application
To keep up with future gaming and processor technologies, the Triton 88 not only supports multiple applications, and but also the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor (LGA1366). DIY and gaming enthusiasts worldwide can now easily utilize this top-notch cooler to help ensure that their own PC systems can run faster and more stable than ever before.
Specifications
| Model Name | Triton 88 |
CPU support | Intel® Core™2 Extreme (LGA 775) |
Cooler dimension | 125 mm(L) x 112 mm (W) x 153 mm (H) |
Net Weight | 876 g |
Connector | 4 pin |
Heat sink material | Pure Copper base + Al fins + 6 Copper heatpipes |
Acoustic | 20 dBA during normal operation |
Fan dimension | 120 mm x 120 mm x 25 mm |
Fan speed | 800–2,100 rpm ± 10% (with PWM control and Blue LED) |
– The new Triton 88 will be available in December 2008.
– For more detailed information, please visit the company website at www.asus.com
About ASUS
ASUS is a leading company in the new digital era. With a global staff of more than eight thousand and a world-class R&D design team, the company’s turnover for 2007 was 6.9 billion U.S. dollars. ASUS ranks among the top 10 IT companies in BusinessWeek’s “InfoTech 100”, and has been on the listing for 11 consecutive years. ASUS was also selected by the Wall Street Journal Asia as No.1 in quality and service in Taiwan.
