- Review -

26.10.2011 The Tech Report

For most enthusiasts, the NH-U12P SE2 provides the best balance of acoustics, cooling performance, and overall value of the three models. $63 may sound like a lot to spend on a CPU cooler when perfectly competent alternatives can be had for half the price. I doubt those cheaper offerings will be nearly as quiet, though. They won't have six-year warranties, and good luck the next time AMD or Intel transitions to a new desktop socket.

"Countless CPU heatsinks have passed through our labs over the years, and the NH-U12P SE2 is easily my favorite. I like the thing so much that it's going into the new PC I'm slowly assembling for myself." (Geoff Gasior, The Tech Report)