Comments on: ASUS Triton 81 CPU Cooler for Core i7 Systems http://www.gadgetadvisor.com/computer-hardware/asus-triton-81-cpu-cooler-for-core-i7-systems Cutting Through the Cutting Edge Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:30:21 +0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: ShadowKnows http://www.gadgetadvisor.com/computer-hardware/asus-triton-81-cpu-cooler-for-core-i7-systems/comment-page-1#comment-1751 ShadowKnows Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:47:08 +0000 http://www.gadgetadvisor.com/?p=581#comment-1751 These types of CPU coolers are getting out of hand. 2-5lb units that leverage their weight against the motherboard far exceed Intel specs on socket and PCB limits. On a test bench, this doesn't matter much, however the reality is that the true benchmarkers represent a tiny percentage of the consumer market.. 90% of people have their PC in a vertical position. It's just a glaring example of how little design is actually being used in this end of the industry. There are numerous designs that cool just as well and don't weigh as much (or are lower profile, therefore less leverage against your PCB). Granted, they don't have the epeen rating, I guess...but that could certainly be overcome with more fins or lights for those 'needing' that. Just my 2cents worth for wanting PCs to evolve into smaller and faster... /shrug These types of CPU coolers are getting out of hand. 2-5lb units that leverage their weight against the motherboard far exceed Intel specs on socket and PCB limits. On a test bench, this doesn’t matter much, however the reality is that the true benchmarkers represent a tiny percentage of the consumer market.. 90% of people have their PC in a vertical position.

It’s just a glaring example of how little design is actually being used in this end of the industry. There are numerous designs that cool just as well and don’t weigh as much (or are lower profile, therefore less leverage against your PCB). Granted, they don’t have the epeen rating, I guess…but that could certainly be overcome with more fins or lights for those ‘needing’ that.

Just my 2cents worth for wanting PCs to evolve into smaller and faster… /shrug

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