Burst Assassin 120 Vision: Thermalright puts a display on a flat tower cooler 32 comments
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Thermalright uses a display on the Burst Assassin 120 Vision tower cooler to display status information. While other coolers then become larger, this model remains flat despite its “structure” and also fits narrower cases.
The basis of the Burst Assassin 120 Vision is a narrow slatted tower, which Thermalright also uses in other products in the series. Its low height creates the conditions for a footprint of only 156 millimeters – which is small, even for a normal cooling tower without accessories or screen.
The rather square dimensions are due to the fact that it is equipped with two fans, which are completely covered by a mount on the top and make the cooler appear as a block. The two fans differ slightly in their specifications: both spin at a maximum speed of 1,500 rpm and can be controlled via a PWM signal, although one fan pumps a little more air. The cooler is fitted to all current mid-range cards from Intel and AMD.
You know the display
Thermalright does not provide precise information on the “LCD cover”, so the resolution remains unclear. However, it appears to be the same model that is also installed in the company’s complete water coolers. To put the display into operation, it must be connected to a SATA power connector and a free USB port on the motherboard.
In addition, the TRCC software from Thermalright must be run. Temperatures, time of day, logos, GIFs and short videos can be played; The format and amount of information can be determined individually.
Cheap in comparison
The Burst Assassin 120 Vision can be purchased in stores for around 70 euros plus shipping costs. This is a significant surcharge compared to the other coolers in the series, which are offered with two fans, a black cooler and six heat pipes for around half as much. Compared to the same segment, however, the offer is almost cheap: a Deepcool AK500 costs “only” 10 euros less, but only has a segmented display for the numbers, which is rudimentary in comparison.
Topics: Thermalright Cooling Source: Thermalright
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