CONCLUSION

   One of the things i like about testing CPU Coolers is that you just can't ignore or misinterpret the results so it's quite clear just by looking at our charts that the AXP-200 is a definite improvement over the AXP-100 in terms of performance. Certainly by using both a larger heatsink and a larger fan that didn't really come as a surprise however what i didn't expect was for the AXP-200 to be on par or even better than the AXP-100 paired with an TR-TY140 fan. The new TR-14013 PWM fan that made it debut with the AXP-200 was also a good surprise since due to the thin blades i was expecting more noise coming from it while at full RPM something which never happened so kudos to Thermalright for that. My only slight concern with the AXP-200 is that it may not fit where the AXP-100 can but at the end of the day we just can't have it all and so potential buyers should weight their options carefully.

   Thermalright cooling solutions have always been at the top of the charts both because of their excellent build quality and impressive cooling efficiency so naturally they don't come cheap. So as we speak the AXP-200 Low Profile CPU Cooler retails for USD82.90 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 49.99Euros inside the EU (PC-Cooling.de) a price tag which will most likely trouble our friends at the other side of the Atlantic (EU pricing is actually very good for a change). That being said Thermalright has once again proven themselves by delivering a very efficient Low Profile CPU Cooler designed especially for HTPC use and since currently there's nothing similar in terms of size in the market that can outperform it we are awarding it with our Platinum Award.

PROS

- Quality
- Size / Low-Profile
- Excellent Performance (Best In Size)
- Fan Mount For 140/150mm Fans
- Socket Compatibility
- Noise Levels
- Price (EU)

CONS

- Performance Suitable Mostly For ITX/HTPC Systems
- Price (USA)