CPU Cooler Review Roundup - Noctua, Thermaltake, Vantec & More

• OCModShop: Noctua NH-U12P Heatsink Review:
  
  

  "So here's the final bill. The Noctua NH-U12P comes in pretty when it comes to temperatures. The idle temp was not much more than standard, but it showed its true colors when I turned on the heat. The heatsink's other colors might not appeal to everyone, however.
  
  The only real drawback to this heatsink is its height; as it may not fit in every case. This tower design is pretty standard today, because it is simply one of the most efficient architectures. Hopefully Noctua will send us one of their low-profile C12-series heatsinks for testing."

  
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• PC Perspective: Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooler Review‏:
  
  

  "Cooler Master’s new V8 CPU cooler delivers very good cooling with minimal noise and it really looks good. The fit-n-finish is excellent and the performance to noise ratio is very good. The cooler is relatively easy to install and features secure mounts for both Intel and AMD platforms. Overclockers and users interested in maximum performance will be disappointed to find the V8 won’t accept high-speed 120mm fans that are typically 38mm thick."

  
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• TechwareLabs: Vantec AeroFlow FX120 CPU Cooler:
  
  

  "The AeroFlow FX 120 is definitely a strong cooler. Out-performing the MaxOrb is a great feat and should definitely be noted. On the downside, this cooler is very massive and only just barely fit in my case and might not fit in a different case. Other than that, the AeroFlow FX is definitely a stylish, customizable, and big cooler and gets my vote, and at $39 is not bank breaking. With all this said, I'd like to give the Vantec AeroFlow FX 120 the TechwareLabs Awesome Hardware award for out cooling the ThermalTake Maxorb. That's all folks."

  
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• Tweaknews: Thermaltake Duorb Heatpipe CPU Cooler Review:
  
  

  "Thermaltake's DuOrb CPU cooler has a lot going for it. The design itself will appeal to some enthusiasts with the need for a high performance cooler without the excessive height of some comparable coolers. In addition, the design also provides excellent clearance around the socket while enhancing cooling in the immediate area. The fit and finish is excellent, the mounting secure, and the performance is quite good. It's relatively easy to install, but some careful measurement and forethought should be undertaken by a potential user to assure a successful outcome. With its twin fan, side-by-side design and LED fans, the DuOrb has a distinctive look and aggressive stance that will look good in a windowed case."

  
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• X-bit Labs: Thermaltake V14Pro Cooler Review:
  
  

  "The cooler is truly beautiful, but we also shouldn’t forget about its improved cooling efficiency: for not every cooler out there can get a quad-core CPU overclocked to 3.7GHz running in Linpack for 30 minutes. However, overclockers may still be able to find something more efficient and quieter and definitely way cheaper than $83 they ask for Thermaltake V14Pro…"

  
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