Thermalright Intros CPU Cooler For HTPC and Mini-ITX

By Wolfgang Gruener
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Thermalright launched a new heatsink designed for ITX and HTPC systems. The AXP-100 comes in a package that has a height of just 58 mm (2.28 inches) including a fan.

According to the manufacturer, the device supports all modern CPU sockets, platforms, system and mainboards. Heat dissipation is provided via six 6 mm heat pipes as well as a 100 mm fan that can be replaced with a 120 mm or 140 mm version. Thermalright said that the heatsink will stay within a noise level of 30 dBA and below and achieve air flow of up to 44.57 CFM with fan speeds of up to 2,500 RPM.

The AXP-100 is available now for $59.95 MSRP.

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12 Comments Comment from the forums
  • ojas
    Um, material? Looks like really shiny aluminium or something...
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  • SpadeM
    It's nickel plated copper
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  • azathoth
    Excellent design and all for a small form factor, but I see a problem here.
    Most HTPC's and Mini-ITX builds are made from more budget oriented parts, justifying a $60 CPU cooler for a $400-500 build is something I can not do.
    If the cooler was placed closer to say, $29.99 then they would certainly be considered.
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  • halcyon
    My, it sure is peertty.
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  • clonazepam
    AzathothExcellent design and all for a small form factor, but I see a problem here.Most HTPC's and Mini-ITX builds are made from more budget oriented parts, justifying a $60 CPU cooler for a $400-500 build is something I can not do.If the cooler was placed closer to say, $29.99 then they would certainly be considered.Plus the cost of a replacement fan in a themed build.
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  • LukeCWM
    What's with that puke-brown? If they used something else, it would be nice looking.
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  • halcyon
    LukeCWMWhat's with that puke-brown? If they used something else, it would be nice looking.It does look like something from Noctua.
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  • f-14
    for that price i'd just put a corsair h-50 in there
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  • nukemaster
    As long as it clears the memory and PCI-E slot on many ITX boards, this could be a good idea.

    Not all ITX builds are cheap or lower powered. You can find lots of users building small gaming builds as well.
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  • clonazepam
    I already use the Scythe Big Shuriken 2. Same basic design... works very well and very quiet. I forget the price.
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