Phanteks PH-TC12DX CPU Cooler Review

We compared the Phanteks PH-TC12DX CPU cooler to a number of competing mid-range models which include air coolers from Sapphire, Thermaltake and Arctic and All-in-One units from Corsair and Cooler Master.

Our charts show actual temperatures of the CPU, not delta temperatures.

Ambient temperature was maintained at 21°C.

The Phanteks PH-TC12DX CPU cooler exhibits excellent cooling performance in both stock and overclocked scenarios.

At stock CPU frequencies, Phanteks' PH-TC12DX is part of a 3-way tie for the lead. It has the ability to offer the same level of performance as Thermaltake's Frio – a single tower air cooler which uses a pair of 2500 RPM fans. The PH-TC12DX is also able to compete directly with Cooler Master's All-in-One Seidon 120M liquid CPU cooler.

With the greater thermal load that is brought about by a 4.6 GHz CPU frequency and voltage of 1.300V, the Phanteks PH-TC12DX is able to maintain its strong performance against the competitors. Load performance shows that the moderately-sized PH-TC12DX has no problems competing with Thermaltake's physically-larger Frio and Cooler Master's All-in-One Seidon 120M.

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