Asetek 690lx-pn presented for xeon w

Asetek has introduced the new 690LX-PN, liquid cooling system for the Intel Xeon W-3175X processor. Launched in conjunction with the processor, it is the only Intel-certified CPU cooler for its new flagship Xeon. Although its public is mostly users of workstations and professional creators, and not exactly for the normal user of PCs, it is always interesting to take a look at the technology and performance

Asetek 690LX-PN: Construction and materials

The Asetek 690LX-PN is a closed circuit liquid cooling system, with a large copper block / pump, for the equally large CPU; Although there is a relatively large difference in size between the two. It also includes a 360mm copper radiator with three pre-installed 120mm fans; And it comes filled and sealed from the factory, with a 2-year warranty.

Thermal performance

Designed by Intel and manufactured by Asetek, the 690LX-PN is prepared to withstand up to 500 W of thermal dissipation, well above the 255 W that the Xeon consumes, but designed for overclocking, and according to Tom's Hardware tests it seems that it does Good job keeping it cool, with tests in standard settings showing a maximum peak of about 60 ° C and holding steady at about 55 ° C.

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Availability and price

Already available on the official Asetek website at a price of $ 399, but for now they only ship within the United States. And what do you think ?, Will it be enough cooling?

Via Techpowerup Tom's HardwareAsetek Source