Asus Triton 81 CPU Cooler

[Tobius]

Hi,

I have ordered the new Phenom 9950 Black and want to get a decent CPU Cooler with it.

After some searching I decided to go with the Asus Triton 81 which seems to be very new. I am a bit concerned having ordered it that there are not many reviews to look at - in fact none!

Can someone offer me some advice - also there will be the Radeon HD 4870 X2, 2GB Corsair Dominator, Corsair HX1000 PSU, Creative Fatality Graphics card in a CM Cosmos RC-1000

Cheers.

[Raiz]

Here is some info I got on ASUS website. I haven't use but it looks awesome. I think you going right with it.

• Unimpeded 4-way Airflow Design for Impressive Overclocking
  The Triton 81 utilizes an exclusive 4-way airflow heatsink design to create an unobstructed passage of air circulation; and together with 4 U-shaped copper heatpipes for the most efficient heat transference, delivers ultimate cooling performance for a myriad of processor intensive applications and modifications.
  
  
• Dual-Fan Technology for Maximum Airflow
  Equipped with a diamond-blue LED with dual 90mm fans, the Triton 81 provides an effective channel of airflow to the system, delivering vital thermal protection for stable operations. Despite its powerful performance, the Triton 81 is a relatively silent yet effective performance component—running at a mere 18 dBA with its built-in PWM function, which automatically adjusts fan speeds according to the CPU’s temperature for an optimal operating environment.
  
  
• Up-to-date Application
  To keep up with both current and future gaming and processor technologies, the Triton 81 is also able to support multiple applications—and with support for the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor (LGA 1366), DIY and gaming enthusiasts the world over will be able to easily utilize it to help push the potential of their computers faster than ever before.

Best of luck

[Owen]

The Triton 81 performs better than the default heatsink by a decent margin. For non-overclockers this would be a good choice as it runs close to silently under stock settings. In the Triton 81's favour is; easier installation and wider compatibility. Overclockers, however, should look towards the Thermalright or at watercooling.

[Akuma]

looks like a nice cooler my friend. Bit over priced and way outside the size I would want , but looks dam nice.

[Tobius]

Thanks to all of you specially Owen.