Asus Triton 77 CPU Cooler Review

Packaging and Accessories


The box of the Triton 77 is done in a very bold and aggressive black and white colour scheme that is sure to appeal to the “Tim the Toolman Taylor” in all of us. It is grunt worthy machismo distilled down into a potent brew by the psychology masters at ASUS. While it is completely different in font style and colour scheme there is something about this box that makes you think of ASUS’s Republic of Gamers brand or even a limited edition Black Pearl motherboard. You look at this box and you just instinctively know that there is power waiting inside.

When one does a closer look at the box the very first thing that jumps out is the lack of information provided by the box. Yes the basics are all there, CPU sockets supported, fan noise, parts included. However, it is down right stark when compared to some other box’s we have reviewed and is even out of character for ASUS.

The only real and tangible annoyance we have with the box’s exterior is the amount of non English text that is included on this box. Including multiple languages is one thing but this smacks of filler, as if the design department just didn’t know what to put on the side of the box so they took their three short lines of content and made it stretch to fill up the whole side.


When you open the box you are greeted to a classic ASUS packaging scheme. On the top nestled in between the two side flaps (that are rolled up to look like small cardboard boxes) is where the accessories are located.

When you remove the accessories and lift up the secondary cardboard flap you get your first glimpse of the Triton 77. Not only has ASUS gone for a classic two piece protective clamshell container (sans heat seal) but they also use a cardboard stiffener that helps keep the clamshell from bumping the side of the container, further increasing its already high protective abilities. This setup makes removing the Triton 77 a snap (err…..make that four snaps) to remove. Overall this offers a good balance between protection and ease of use that very few other companies seem to mange to get right.


The accessories that accompany the Triton are all high quality. However, ASUS is known as the king of the "goodie bundle" and this sparse collection of accessories while complete is very limited in its scope.


As mentioned the accessory list is short but of good quality. You get the necessary mounting hardware for both Intel 775 socket and AMD 939/AM2 systems plus a small tube of unknown ASUS branded TIM. You also get a fold up instruction pamphlet that like the outside of the box feels a bit "padded" since it is in numerous languages and basically each small page is one instruction (with picture) in length. While the instructions were a little on the incomplete side, both sets of mounting hardware felt very sturdy and you can tell ASUS paid extra to go with this level of quality.

In the end the Triton 77 packaging and accessories is very well done, and you cannot fault ASUS for the quality of components. That being said it just did not have that ASUS look and feel to it.