- Review -
NH-U12S,NH-U14S
Crank up the heat and things get interesting. The first point is to congratulate the NH-U14S as the top performer when allowed to run at its full speed. Adding the LNA adapter doesn't impact the coolimg performance that much, and to be honest I could only tell the difference in sound output while the case sides were still off. That said, the cluster of results are so close that system performance should not suffer with any of the aftermarket coolers. I was impressed to see the little NH-L9i hanging in there, but in the face of these much larger competitors, I can now appreciate the difference in noise output between a 120mm, 150mm, and a 92mm fan. I previously felt like the NH-L9i was very quiet, but I now have a new understanding of just how quiet things can be.
"The Noctua NH-U12S and NH-U14S heatpipe tower coolers are clearly very similar and both are capable of providing excellent cooling performance and minimal noise. [...] As always, the product was well packaged and Noctua provided an exceptional bundle of accessories and hardware in order to make the installation a breeze on a wide variety of systems." (Richard Jackson, BigBruin.com)
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