- Review -

30.12.2009 AlienBabelTech.com

When it comes to cooling your overclocked hot Core i7 or Core i5 efficiently and quietly, Noctua is the company to turn to. Just as we saw the Hyper 212 Plus quietly eclipse the stock cooler, the Noctua NH-U12P SE2 silently passes the budget cooler in every way. The only comparison that comes to mind is between Mercedes and Toyota. Toyota is a fine and well-built automobile but not in the same class as the more expensive German prestige automobile. The adage, 'you get what you pay for' also comes to mind. If you have a Core i7 or i5 that you really want to push to its maximum overclock by safely using air-cooling, Noctua may be for you. And if you want a near-silent overclock, then you need look no further than the Noctua NH-U12P SE 2. It comes highly recommended by this reviewer!

"Noctua’s NH-U12P SE 2 CPU cooler is an excellent all-in-one quiet cooler for a inexpensive price considering its extraordinary build and all inclusive package. It is well-deserving of our 'Editor’s Choice' award. Recommended." (Mark Poppin, AlienBabelTech.com)