Thursday May 15, 2008
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Akasa Revo, AURAS Conditioner and XIGMATEK AIO-S80DP
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Thu May 15,
05:10:06 PM
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Again we are going to talk about compact and affordable liquid-cooling systems and their performance against an air cooler. However, this article is going to cover not only liquid-cooling systems but also something much more interesting. Intrigued? Read the review for more details!
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xbitlabs
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ThermoLab Nano Silencer CPU Cooler
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Thu May 15,
05:08:39 PM
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" recently looked at the ThermoLab Micro and found it to be an energy efficient processor-only cooler that was designed for small enclosures. Today we are going to look at the ThermoLab Nano, an even smaller cooler made for the same type of application; extremely small enclosures and cases.
Before you start to yawn I will go ahead and say upfront that the Nano performed better than the Micro, even though it is a smaller cooler and fan. What is really attention getting is the size of the cooler and the custom applications that modders will be able to use with it."
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tweaktown
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CoolIT's Freezone Elite watercooling kit
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Thu May 15,
05:06:56 PM
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"The Freezone Elite will definitely beat anything you can likely build to fit in anywhere near the same space by a mile - let alone any pre-built kits. But its price class puts it in a whole different realm, which is why I built such a big system to compare it to. An enthusiast is going to look at what he or she can build for a similar cost, not just what fits in the same space.
The watercooling system I compared to costs around £200 in the UK (and $320 in the US) – that's about £50 less, and it's quieter and cooler. However, every time I need to make a change, I invest twenty minutes in undoing everything, draining the loop, etc. And that's in a case that's designed for it.
It took me all of two minutes to disconnect the Freezone Elite. Of course, then it took another five to get all the pre-applied thermal paste off, then a hunt for the manual to hook it back up again when I couldn't remember which unmarked cable goes where. They may seem like minor niggles, and they are – but for almost £250 of yours or my money, you can damn well bet that I don't want to be talking about little niggles.
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bit-tech
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Xigmatek HDT-S1283 and Red Scorpion CPU Coolers Review
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Thu May 15,
05:06:30 PM
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"Two HeatpipeDirectTouch CPU Coolers from Xigmatek duke it our in this review. We compare the performance of these enthusiast heatsinks to the best out there to see how they compare. Available for a budget friendly price can they deliver the cooling performance required to be at the top? Let us find out."
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madshrimps
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CoolIT Systems - Interview @ Driver Heaven
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Thu May 15,
05:05:54 PM
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The company was founded by Jason Myers, Brydon Gierl and Sandy Scott. The story started when Sandy, an avid PC Gamer, had his NIC continually failing due to the heat generated by a particularly hot graphics card. This is where the creative process began and Sandy came up with the unique and now patented approach of combining TEC's and Liquid for an extreme liquid cooling system.
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driverheaven
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Nexus HOC-9000 Real Silent CPU Cooler
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Thu May 15,
05:05:25 PM
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"In addition to the XiR-3500 we recently reviewed, the HOC-9000 is the second of the two newest coolers just off the line from Nexus. In addition to it's eye catching looks, which can be enhanced by means of the included sticker panels, this cooler also has some innovative new ideas behind it's design which I will explain as this review progresses!"
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dreamwarecomputers
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OCZ Vendetta 2 CPU Cooler Review on Technic3D
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Thu May 15,
05:04:37 PM
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"The OCZ Vendetta2 CPU Heatsink arrived Technic3D. The CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan, H.D.T. technology, 3 Copper heat pipes and easy installation. See you in the following Review the Vendetta2 compared with Standard Boxed Cooling and more."
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technic3d
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looking for a silent PSU with good voltage
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Wed May 14,
06:52:49 PM
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: "The new Modu82+ and Pro82+ power supplies from Enermax were designed
to deliver stable outputs with high efficiency and minimal noise. In fact
the Modu82+ and Pro82+ power supplies are some of the first to be certified
under the new 80 Plus Bronze classification to be at least 82% efficient at
20% and 100% of the rated output and at least 85% efficient at 50% of the
rated output power. And as you will see later on, the Modu82+ 625W unit we
have in for review proved to be the quietest power supply we have tested to
date!"
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pcper
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Noiseblocker FanSpeed Controller
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Wed May 14,
06:50:20 PM
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Noiseblocker is a german company and has a small line-up of products consisting of mainly products which aim to make your computer ‘silent’. Tech-Reviews.co.uk has another product from Noiseblocker in the flavour of a Fan Speed Controller which they have just reviewed.
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ech-review
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OCZ Vendetta 2 Exposed Heatpipe Base Heatsink Reviewed
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Tue May 13,
04:40:56 AM
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The OCZ Vendetta 2 heatsink features three large copper heatpipes that make direct contact with the top of the processor. This approach takes advantage of the superior heat conducting capabilities of 8mm diameter heat pipes to efficiently move heat from the processor to the cooling fins, without any intermediary steps. The technique is called Heatpipe Direct Touch, and as you've seen by the Top 5 Heatsinks chart... it's a winner.
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frostytech
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Gateway C-141x Convertable Tablet Notebook
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Mon May 12,
12:01:00 PM
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"Today we are checking out one very nice convertible tablet notebook from Gateway called the Gateway C-141x. This notebook retails for under $1000 and has great performance as a tablet and a notebook.
Overall, the Gateway C-141X is a great tablet convertible that works equally well as a tablet and as a notebook. The bargain price of the machine makes up for its general large size and heavy weight making it a great option in the sub-$1000 category."
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i4u
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Coolermaster LED Silent Fan
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Mon May 12,
04:55:57 AM
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"There’s been a lot of hype in the computer industry about ‘silent fans’ and fortunately, at last, some are actually starting to earn this title. Today I'll be taking a look at the Cooler Master LED Silent Fan - another fan bearing the title of "silent". Will it be good enough to earn the "Silent" mantra?"
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xsreviews
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Scythe Zipang 139MM CPU Cooler
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Fri May 09,
04:24:07 PM
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"Fortunately, the heat sink blew away most of my doubts about the product. The Zipang is shockingly well built and extremely solid. It feels like serious quality, not at all flimsy like many others in this price range. Again, the shear size of the fan speaks for itself; attached resolutely with fan clips. I ran my hand across the the six heat pipes, which connect to the main cooling fins, in not only one section, but two sections, distributed on the bottom and throughout the center (UPHC as dubbed by Scythe). In addition, the Zipang includes a thick sub-heatsink, attached to the main cooling plate directly. This reminds me of the famed, but obsolete Thermal Right XP-120, except on some serious steroids."
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overclockersclub
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AURAS TwinW, APACK ZEROtherm CF900 and Scythe Shuriken
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Thu May 08,
04:39:51 PM
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Can inexpensive compact cooling solutions be of any use for an overclocking fan? How noisy and efficient are they? Our today’s review will introduce to you three compact solutions like that and check them out on a quad-core Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processor.
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xbitlabs
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CoolIT Systems PURE CPU Cooler
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Thu May 08,
03:12:35 PM
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"Companies like CoolIT Systems played a large role in turning water cooling into a mainstream practice by making it available on a large scale, even getting their products in the hands of big box builders like Alienware.
Today we are going to look at CoolIT’s latest water-cooled processor heatsink, the PURE. CoolIT calls their cooling systems “Fluid Heat Exchangers” and have been building their FHEs for a couple of years now."
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tweaktown
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Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 LP Heatsink released
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Wed May 07,
05:22:20 PM
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Arctic Cooling today released teh Freezer 7LP heatsinks, a pretty simple low profile cooler for computer cases tight on space.
Main Features
• Dual Heatpipes Design
• Optimized Heatsink Design for Low Profile Intel Systems
• 80 mm PWM Fan
• Patented Fan Holder eliminates the Humming Noise
• Pre-applied High Performance Thermal Compound
• Easy Installation via Push Pins
• Light Weight
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arctic-cooling
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Noiseblocker Coolscraper 3.0 CPU Cooler
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Wed May 07,
03:57:51 PM
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"Noiseblocker have created some pretty immense coolers in the past, notably among them is the Coolscraper series which combines high performance cooling with ultra silence. Now they've sent me the much anticipated Coolscraper 3. Lets see if it lives up to the high standard that we have come to expect from Coolscraper over the past few years."
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xsreviews
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Xigmatek Achilles S1284 HDT CPU Cooler
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Wed May 07,
03:55:28 PM
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Xigmatek has really made a name for themselves over the past year thanks to the Heat-pipe Direct Touch technology that they have embraced. When Benchmark Reviews originally reviewed the HDT-S1283 cooler we were absolutely astonished by the incredible results. Once again, we are the very first to test the newest hardware, and you'll be impressed to know that this product delivers the performance needed by overclockers while fulfilling the enthusiasts wish list for attractive features. Benchmark Reviews introduces the Xigmatek Achilles S1284 HDT CPU Cooler CAC-SXHH4-U02 and tests the performance against the top competitors.
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Click Source:
benchmarkreviews
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Intel FCLGA4-S Core 2 Extreme Reference Heatsink Reviewed
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Wed May 07,
02:34:17 AM
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Ever wonder how Intel's retail heatsinks stack up against the best aftermarket CPU coolers out there? In this review Frostytech will be comparing the Intel FCLGA4-S reference heatsink, which is boxed with retail 45nm Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 processors (and others), against one hundred Intel socket 775 heatsinks from every imaginable manufacturer. One notable innovation with Intel's FCLGA4-S reference heatsink is harder to see, a vapour chamber.
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frostytech
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OCZ's Cryo-Z phase change CPU cooler
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Wed May 07,
01:09:09 AM
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"While technical issues hampered a more thorough investigation of the unit's prowess, we were impressed by the cooling potential of the unit. In our opinion, it is superior to the phase-change heavyweight, the Prometia Mach II GT. If OCZ can rein in the easily-corrected QC issues, the $299 MSRP of the OCZ Cryo-Z promises to send hard-core overclockers into a frenzy."
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icrontic
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HP PA-RISC Processor Heatsink Exposed
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Tue May 06,
11:53:29 PM
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Sometimes heatsinks are little works of miniature art.... like this HP RISC processor/heatsink combination device. The heatsink appears to be standard heat column with aluminum fins designed for a forced air environment, it's just interesting that HP have packaged the thermal solution and processor as one unit. This heatsink would make a great cooler for an Intel X48 chipset by looks of it. ;-)
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ebay
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Should Frostytech Stop Testing Thermalright Heatsinks?
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Tue May 06,
04:15:33 PM
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Here's the question: Should Frostytech continue reviewing Thermalright heatsinks in spite of the base-flatness issue?
As you may know, models like the Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme have a pretty rounded base, which Thermalright asserts is a design choice, not defect. As heatsink reviewers we go by the final test results to draw our conclusions, however, a lot of readers are writting in to complain. It's all gotten rather annoying to constantly explain Thermalright's position, since we're here to test heatsinks not defend or sell them. Use the poll along the right side of this page and let Frostytech know if we should continue to support the Thermalright brand, or not.
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Xigmatek S1283 Red Scorpion CPU Cooler Review
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Tue May 06,
03:35:45 PM
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"The Xigmatek S1283 Red Scorpion (Achilles) CPU Heatsink arrived Technic3D. The CPU Cooler with new silent LED PWM Fan, H.D.T. technology and easy installation. See you in the following Review the Red Scorpion on a Intel Dual-Core XE6800 CPU compared with Standard Boxed Cooling and more."
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technic3d
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Zalman ZM850-HP 850W Modular Power Supply Review
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Tue May 06,
03:14:45 AM
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“A little while ago, ThinkComputers reviewed the Zalman ZM500-HP 500W power supply unit. This time around, Zalman, maker of fine cooling products and power supplies, submitted for review a more powerful, but louder version of its line of power supply units, the ZM850-HP 850W. This 80PLUS-certified unit has lots of connectivity with its modular design, and two heatpipes and an ultra-quiet fan keep the unit virtually silent. The review is here.”
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thinkcomputers
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ThermoLab Micro Silencer CPU Cooler
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Tue May 06,
03:14:15 AM
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"Today’s product comes to us form a South Korean company called ThermoLab. Even though the company has been doing business since 2003, the chances of many readers already knowing the company are slim. This is mainly due to the types of products the company has been producing until now.
While most enthusiasts are looking for the largest heatsink they can fit in their system, many mainstream and server users are looking to keep their cases small. Small cases require smaller components, and believe it or not, smaller is getting to be a big deal."
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tweaktown
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CoolIT PURE CPU cooler
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Tue May 06,
12:24:55 AM
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In the end the CoolIT PURE is not for everyone. Anyone who thinks just because a CPU cooling solution is water based means that “monster overclocks” are around the corner will be disappointed with it. However, anyone who wants to a very quiet, well mannered cooling system will be more than pleased with the PURE’s cooling capabilities, even if you intend on using a hot running quad core CPU.
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hardwarecanucks
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Tuniq Tower 120-LFB CPU Cooler
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Tue May 06,
12:24:10 AM
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The biggest drawback for me was the noise of this cooler when running at full speed, it wasn't ear-piercing noisy, but it was very noticeable. However with that being said, the performance this cooler offers at low speeds is good enough that you don't need to be running this cooler full out, and it's nice to have the option to crank the fan up if for some reason you need extra cooling power.
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bcchardware
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Noctua NH-U12P CPU Heatsink with/ Additional Fan
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Mon May 05,
05:12:02 PM
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For those seeking powerful cooling that is also quiet Noctua may be the answer. We take a look at the large NH-U12P heatsink from Noctua and test this beast against the stock Intel cooler to show you its installation, cooling performance, and our observations. Read our review to see what we think.
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techwarelabs
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Noctua's new NH-C12P Heatsink Introduced
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Mon May 05,
04:51:57 PM
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Noctua presentedits new premium class CPU
cooler NH-C12P heatsink today.
The NH-C12P CPU cooler is equipped with 6 heat pipes and the Noctua NF-P12 120mm fan. The down-facing c-type design allows for lower height and also provides additional cooling for motherboard
components through two Airflow-Gaps.
"Given the trend towards powerful, HD ready multimedia systems and HTPCs in compact desktop cases, the demand for quiet high-end CPU coolers with lower height is growing and growing", explains Mag. Roland Mossig, Noctua CEO. "Our new NH-C12P is a premium class quiet cooler that offers the same excellent level of performance as our much acclaimed NH-U12P at a height of only 114mm."
This is made possible by the use of 6 heat pipes as well as a relatively wide fin spacing that guarantees optimal heat dissipation even at low fan speeds. Thanks to its two large Airflow-Gaps that provide additional cooling for near-socket motherboard components, the NH-C12P is perfectly suited for use in poorly ventilated desktop cases.
Just like the successful NH-U12P, the NH-C12P is equipped with Noctua's NF-P12 premium fan that ensures outstanding cooling performance at minimal noise levels and has received more than 50 recommendations from
leading international websites and magazines since its introduction in November. The premium bundle is topped off by Noctua's award-winning NT-H1 high-end thermal compound, making the NH-C12P a total quality
package for the highest demands.
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noctua
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Noctua NH-C12P CPU Cooler
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Mon May 05,
01:54:05 PM
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"Another offering from the Austrian cooling experts in the form of a low profile HSF. We take a look at what it can do."
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overclock3d
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Noctua NH-C12P CPU Cooler Review
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Mon May 05,
01:50:18 PM
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"Today for review I've got something special, something that no one on this side of the ocean has yet actually, the Noctua NH-C12P CPU cooler. Noctua has honored us with the privilege of being their US launch partner for their new CPU cooler. The C12P continues Noctua's tradition of striving for performance without sacrificing quality along the way. The C12P is like no other Noctua designed cooler to date, and not much like any other CPU cooler I've even seen actually. It incorporates six heatpipes into a short, fat style body that Noctua calls a 'C-Type' design with airflow gaps that allow cooling of the motherboard components as well. This design allows for a much higher compatibility with more motherboards and PC case configurations, where a tall CPU cooler won't fit the NH-C12P will fit easily. The NH-C12P uses Noctua's own NF-P12 120mm fan for cooling so you know it will be quiet as well. The Noctua NH-C12P is possibly the best cooler on the market today, from my testing and re-testing it beats all others I have for comparison, and that includes names like Thermalright, Scythe, Zalman, and OCZ. I was so surprised by the results of my testing that I re-did the testing all over again to be sure of my results, and they were the same, the NH-C12P is the new king of CPU coolers... "
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dragonsteelmods
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CoolJag Falcon 92-AL Heatsink Review
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Mon May 05,
03:56:44 AM
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Is the CoolJag Falcon 92-AL the 'Ultimate Cooling Machine'? With enough surface area to build a small car out of and a auto-controlled Smart fan, it should be a contender.
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mikhailtech
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Cooler Master Hyper Z600
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Mon May 05,
03:55:59 AM
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"When you take the Cooler Master Hyper Z600 out and get it alone, you are able to see how extremely large this piece of hardware actually is. Not only is it tall, it is also very wide. You can also see that the entire cooler is made out of aluminum, which is a very common choice between all manufactures to use for a cooler nowadays. All four sides of the Hyper Z600 look very similar; actually looking at only the fins, they are aligned the exact same on every side. This heatsink is setup very differently than any of the others that I have used before. There are two heatpipes that attach to the base and soar all the way up to the top of the heatsink and are positioned in each of the four corners of the unit."
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overclockersclub
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Coolit Pure Review
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Mon May 05,
03:53:46 AM
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"CoolIT claims that installing the PURE cooler is quick and easy, but I found that installation into my case - a Lian-Li PC-P60 - was a little more trouble than I expected. The problem I encountered stemmed from the sizable depth of my case, and the PURE's tubing was too short to span the distance between the CPU and the radiator mounted on the hard drive cage. I ended up resting the PURE's main assembly on my RAM slots, so that I could mount the CPU block without stretching the hoses too far."
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overclockersclub
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Thermolab Micro Silencer
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Mon May 05,
03:52:55 AM
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"As you can see, this cooler was outperformed by the other heatsinks, except for the Nano Silencer, in each test. When you take a look at the size difference between the Micro Silencer and the other heatsinks it was compared to, it should not have been able to beat them or even come close. However, again taking a look at its size, it is able to remove the heat off of the processor better than the stock cooler provided by Intel."
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overclockersclub
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Noctua NH-U12P Heatpipe CPU Cooler
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Mon May 05,
03:36:15 AM
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Noctua has always fascinated me with their cooling solutions. They take the concept of product refinement to a new level, and often times simply tweak key areas of an existing design rather than reinventing the wheel. A perfect example of their research and development is found in the NH-U12P CPU cooler. This new product replaces their older NH-U12F model, and now features a NF-P12 cooling fan. Through the use of four heat-pipe rods configured in a "U" design, the NH-U12P borrows from the well-established performance record of many top-level coolers. Additionally, Noctua emphasises the complete experience beyond simply cooling the processor, and optimizes their products to operate with very low noise levels.
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benchmarkreviews
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Coolermaster Aquagate Mini R80 Watercooling CPU Heatsink Reviewed
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Mon May 05,
02:48:48 AM
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