Comments on: Noctua NH C12P SE14 Cooler review

By: Faith

Faith — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:31:56 +0000

In a lot of situations, there is a really simple test you can apply to see if the more expensive cooler is worth buying

Comparing a budget cooler, like the Contac29, to a top end cooler like the Austrian-Sandwich, look at the price difference and ask yourself “Can I upgrade to a better CPU for the difference ?”

With something like a Core i3 530, the answer will be YES, but with an i7 930 the answer will be NO

Cannot promise this is 100% foolproof in all cases, but it is a decent rule of thumb

If you’re into games, apply the same price difference to your graphic card selection – where the CPU cooler saving might make a 5670 into a 5770, but it will never make a 5770 into a 5850

By: Harry Fontaine

Harry Fontaine — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:17:06 +0000

This is most impressive, I particularly like the noise levels. or lack of.

By: Frederick Ledick

Frederick Ledick — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:16:23 +0000

The Noctua 14cm fan on this cooler is exceptionally well designed, uses all the best components with no corners cut, the rated life is 4-5 times that of a standard fan.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:15:28 +0000

Nice cooler indeed, shame about the massive price.

By: Death Dealer

Death Dealer — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:56:44 +0000

I recently bought one of the 120mm fans and I was stunned how good it was, after I replaced my old akasa unit. Pushed more air, was quieter and didnt rattle. (I can hear weird noises with most fans).

By: Eric K

Eric K — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:55:38 +0000

This particular product would appeal to me more than the austrian sandwich you reviewed a while ago. Its more compact, less fitting restrictions and probably quieter. Obviously if I was overclocking a 980x I might have a different view, but im not.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:54:35 +0000

Another great review KG – I concur with previous views. love their fans in particular as they have such a long life and high quality internals. only concern is the price again. I dont mind paying for a high quality product but there are many others out there and sometimes they cost considerably less.

By: Terry

Terry — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:53:25 +0000

Everyone loves Noctua, if they don’t they dont know what they are talking about. My big problem with them is the price. They are overpriced IMO. Great products, fantastic cooling, but do they actually sell a cooler under £50?!

By: Trev

Trev — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:52:18 +0000

They do build some lovely coolers. this is beautifully designed and big fans are a winner.