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Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU Cooler Review

Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan

2009-06-01 09:59:59.0


Verdis Reviews and Virtual-Hideout have reviewed the high-end Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU cooler, which was designed to cool the Intel Core i7 processors.

Here's what they had to say:

  • Verdis Reviews:

    "I have yet to test a Noctua product that is even slightly below par or poorly made and this is no exception. The heatsink which we’ve seen before is top class and two fans on either side; it makes for a formidable CPU cooler.

    The temperature readings are very good and although a high quality comparison cooler could not be used, the NH-U12P SE1366 is able to beat the stock cooler by a large margin in all tests – it even allowed me to achieve a VERY stable overclock of 3.8GHz tested for several hours using the Prime95 stress test. Noise can get a little high with two fans but using the ULNA or even the LAN adapter really drops it down whilst still maintaining reasonable performance."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • Virtual-Hideout:

    "Color me impressed. Here we have a very well made and put together package that has no problems bringing the noise when it comes to the world of performance. Out of the I7 heatsinks that I've tested thus far, this is easily the most positive experience, bar the fact that the wire clips are tough to engage inside a case, and caught on the roof fans of my CoolerMaster 690. What really impresses me though is that despite its simple design and light mass, this heatsink still managed to outstrip all comers, and do so in silent style. I'd have to easily recommend this product to anybody looking for a great i7 cooler!"


    Click here to read the full review.

Along with the Thermalright Ultra-120 1366RT, this is best CPU cooler to match with the hot Intel Core i7 processors, especially if you are an overclocker.

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