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It is clear that Thermalright are trying to differentiate this cooler from the competition with the aesthetic design of the heatsink which is more interesting than the square block of cooling fins we find on many competing models. We are not able to choose from a selection of colours, though, which is likely to be a more appealing prospect for some enthusiasts.
The CPU block is made from nickel-plated copper and has a mirror finish. This contrasts to the more textured finish adopted by some other manufacturers such as Noctua, although it is hotly debated which is preferential from a performance perspective.
The eight 6mm heatpipes are also made from nickel-plated copper and pass through the CPU block at the bottom and curve up to pass through the two stacks of fins on either side.
These two stacks of aluminium fins measure 154mm x 120mm and are arranged around the eight heatpipes. All of the heatpipes are capped on the ends, giving the cooler a very tidy appearance.
Thermalright include a pair of 140 mm (TY-141) fans with the cooler which spin between 900 and 1,300 RPM. Despite the fairly limited RPM range, this should still help the cooler achieve low noise levels when the system is operating at lower loads.
Also included in the bundle are three sets of fan brackets, meaning this model can be configured in a push, push-pull, pull configuration with three fans if desired. This cooler is large enough with the two included fans installed, though, and is likely to cause RAM compatibility issues with a number of systems.
