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ASUS Lion Square CPU Cooler Review
Date Published:
06-11-2008
Written By:
Temujin
Edited By:
Diceman
Provided By:
ASUS
Where to Buy:
Newegg, eWiz
Discuss Article:
VH Forum link
Pages: 1 2 3

Introduction:



ASUS Lion Square CPU Cooler

As I was browsing the area's local Fry's Electronics and PC stores, I came to realize that they all seem to carry plenty of generic to average CPU coolers with only a few good coolers in smaller quantities. For instance, there are plenty of coolers pretty much guaranteed to cool 10 degrees better than the stock coolers that come with your retail processors. And about the only way to get them to cool better is to add your own louder more powerful fan.

Occasionally, there'll be some even better coolers from the likes of Zalman or Thermaltake which sell out faster than gasoline. So, left to frustration, the only way to get a cooler worthy of occupying a really nice system build is to order from Newegg or Pricegrabber. Why don't large retail stores carry similar, if not the same, coolers that are otherwise exceptional in performance?

Another frustrating thing about many of the CPU coolers local stores carry, besides the obvious lack of performance, is that they're very bland, blank, or boring coolers. There's no character or note worthy features what so ever. These cheapo coolers aren't selling because they are the most feasible. They're selling because it's the only thing these retailers can save a buck on and offer. Ultimately, this kind of business model is destined to fail. So, while they're slowly failing and fading from the consumer radar, online retailers are out to give us something worth waiting for from the delivery man.

One such CPU cooler arrived yesterday from ASUS hot from the factory and just now reaching Newegg's shelves. It arrived with that special, new freshly assembled smell. The new ASUS Lion Square CPU Cooler aims at offering better cooling performance, unique character, and a little bit of cultural art and history all in one installation.

Specifications:

 
Lion Square

Φ8 heat pipes enable gamers to enjoy overclocking (New!)
 

- Temperature 30% lower brings superior performance for Quad-Core overclocking
- Inner PWM fan delivers quiet cooling at a mere 16 dBA
- The spirit of sword lion brings good fortune with unfearing design
 
 
  Φ8 heat pipes enable gamers to enjoy overclocking

Specific Design -The Legend for Sword Lion
The ASUS Lion Square is named after the legend of the Sword Lion, which is the emblem of strength, courage and good fortune. The bold and unique design featuresΦ8 heat pipes that originate from the bottom of the device for heat conduction and adds aesthetic appeal with nuts on the top of the cooler cover that mimic the shape of the shield. Both technically and artistically, the Lion Square perfectly matches the spirit of the traditional sword lion, in the hope of providing the gamers an effective and safer operating experience, or even good fortune!


About the legend:
A famous general once led his armies to defeat a group of strong enemies after an invasion. The shields that were equipped by the armies were carved with a lion-tattoo and the swords were placed through the lion’s mouth. Later generations believe that this lion-tattoo symbolizes Strength, Courage, and Good Fortune.

Enable Large Heat Exchange Area and Powerful Cooling
The Lion Square incorporates a nickel-plating copper base, four Φ8 copper heat pipes, aluminum wave fins and a 9cm LED inner fan to efficiently lower processor temperatures by 30%. In addition, the Inner fan directs airflow created by the 9cm LED fan to surrounding VRM (voltage regulation modules) – which is critical to processor operations and overall system reliability. These features enable gamers to enjoy safe overclocking of up to 180 W.

Innovative Features for Convenience and Quiet Cooling
The Lion Square incorporates several innovative features that include: a PWM function with the 9cm fan that automatically modulates fan speeds according to the CPU temperature – delivering quiet cooling at a mere 16dBA; while innovative assembly with specially designed spring screw and clips makes fastening easier than ever before. In just 2 simple steps, the Lion Square can be easily installed without removing the motherboard from the system.

Φ8 high efficiency pipes
VRM protect function
Double-sided high density wave fins
 
Specifications
CPU Support
Intel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Quad (Quad-Core)
Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Pentium® Dual Core/ Pentium® D (Dual-Core)
Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Pentium® Dual Core (Dual-Core)
Intel® Pentium® 4 HT/Celeron® D
AMD Athlon™ 64 FX
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2
AMD Athlon™ 64
AMD Phenom™ FX/X2/X4
AMD Sempron™
CPU Socket
Intel LGA 775
AMD 754/939/940
AMD AM2/AM2+/socket F(1207)/1207+
Dimensions (L x W x H)
126 (L) x 126 (W) x 144 (H) mm
Net Weight (g)
730 g
Heatsink Material
Dual-side aluminum fins + copper base + 4 x 8mm Copper Heat Pipes
Fan
Dimension (mm)
92 x 92 x 25

Bearing Type
Vapo
Connector
4 Pin with PWM Control
Speed
2300 rpm ± 10%
 

 
* All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers. Products may not be available in all markets.
* PCB color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.
* Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.

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