14 DAY TRIAL // CPUs are only as long-lived as their coolers allow them, so EKL decided to start selling a certain model that was originally introduced a couple of months ago, in August, 2011.
CPU coolers are one of the products that enabled many companies to make a living after the desktop PC became an intrinsic part of society.
When more than one company began making these things, however, competition demanded variety, and so it was that CPU product lines were born.
The Alpenfohn Triglav is a CPU cooler that EKL announced back in August, 2011, and has only now started to ship.
It works on both Intel central processing units, as well as central processors from Advanced Micro Devices.
For those that want a full list, LGA 775, LGA 1155, LGA 1156 and LGA 1366 chips from Intel are supported, as well as AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+ and FMI CPUs from Advanced Micro Devices.
That said, the item measures 134 x 163.5 x 84 mm (5.27 x 6.43 x 3.30 inches) and has a weight of 760 grams, not at all suited for the faint of heart (or for fragile rigs).
Three very thick heatpipes are used, of 10mm each, made of copper and put into direct contact with the processor.
With this to ensure maximum heat transfer between the CPU and the heatsink, the task of actually dispersing the heat is left to the 120 mm Hydro Bearing fan.
This spinner has a rotary speed of 850 to 1,500 RPM (rotations per minute), a sound output of 21.4 dB and even purple LEDs, for attitude.
All in all, this should make a nice companion for the upcoming CPUs from Intel and AMD, as well as for any overclocker that want to see just how much of a difference super-thick heatpipes make.
Online listings exist already, with a price of 33.90 Euro, or $45.39, give or take (based on exchange rates).