Cobalt3 is proud to announce the development of its Pyramid™ III CPU Fan Noise Reduction System! Developed to work in conjunction with our Pyramid™ V, it forms a complete fan noise reduction system for PCs and shares many of the same features. The Pyramid™ III is a microprocessor controlled, small foot print device that is compatible with all existing as well as new computers. Centered around its patent pending, innovative thermal management system the Pyramid™ III reduces CPU fan noise by almost 35% while reducing power consumption and increasing user productivity.

FEATURES
The Pyramid™ III encompasses the following exclusive features:

Smart Device
Using a microprocessor the Pyramid™ III controls the CPU’s cooling fans and only speeds them up when the computer demands it. The temperature sensor is placed inside the case at the warmest location ensuring that the temperature will not rise too high at any location. The Pyramid™ III is a "smart" device since it speeds the fans up variably and NOT in a low/medium/high fashion like other fan speed systems.

dPOD™ -- High Power Capability and Redundancy
Despite, its small size the Pyramid™ III is capable of handling the biggest of power requirements with its exclusive Dual Power Output Driver Technology (dPOD™). This design provides for a N+1 type redundancy in the system under its continuous load rating of 1.5 amps. The Pyramid™ III achieves this high power rating with an inline power loss of only 25 milliamps of driving current, making its own heat generation negligible. Additionally, the Dual Power Output Driver makes the Pyramid™ III a true active control system as it does not have the typical voltage drop that prevent other systems from achieving 100% of a fan’s maximum speed.

Fail Safe
The CPU fan is the most critical fan in a computer and therefore several fail safe modes have been built into the Pyramid™ III. For example, if the Pyramid™ III 's internal processor fails the audible alarm inside the Pyramid™ III will notify the user of a possible problem. Using the rpm feedback from the fan, the microprocessor continuously monitors its operation and will sound the alarm should the fan fail to respond after several restarts. Furthermore, the fan is initially started at its highest speed to ensure proper fan capability before the processor initiates speed control. The built in temperature sensor also interacts with the internal processor to continually measure for high damaging temperatures inside the case which upon detection it sounds the audible alarm and runs the case fans at their highest speed. This design allows the Pyramid™ V to monitor for potential fan problems before they become critical and the fans stop working completely.

Installs in Minutes
With the Pyramid™ III's small footprint (about 1” square) and the preinstalled mounting tape, installation is not only convenient, it is also done in mere minutes, just place the sensor between the CPU and the heat sink, plug in your CPU fan and the installation is done. Unlike other devices, the Pyramid™ III is not just hung as a cable connector but rather it is securely installed as a dedicated and integral part of your computer.

Lighted Enclosures (Pyramid III+ models only)
We didn't stop at just making a great device that eliminates most of your fan noise and increases the life of your fan, we decided that it also needed to look cool in your case! With its unique shape and lighting, the Pyramid™ III almost looks like its floating, and with several lighting color options to choose from (blue, yellow, red and green) there is a color for you!


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