Turbo Cooling announces compact phase-change

After Thermaltake introduced its new Xpressar RCS100 phase-change cooler, American company Turbo Cooling, in cooperation with Chinese manufacturer Taichi announced a small phase-change cooler as well. The first test results of the cooler, branded Ice Age  can be found on Turbo Cooling's website and according to the company, they are very promising.

According to the specifications, the phase-change cooler has a size of 17.8 x 28 x 30.5 cm and weighs about 11.3 kg. The compact size should make it possible to house it without having to alter the case it's going to be in. According to Turbo Cooling, the used cooling solution, R134a, should be able to reach temperatures below zero, even under full load, bearing a minimum temperature of -30°C. The cooler will be compatible with processors using socket 775, 754, 939, 940 and AM2.

It's expected that Turbo Cooling's Ice Age phase-change will bear a recommended price of between US $199 and US $249, which should make it a solution for budget overclockers as well. A release date has not yet been announced, but it's likely to be around the beginning of next year.