- Review -

28.05.2008 Barry's Rigs 'n Reviews

Nowadays, it's rare getting a product that does everything right straight out of the box. But when the company is Noctua, you come to expect that sort of thing - and they deliver. Everything from packaging to the quality and execution of the Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler kit is top-notch. Even their NT-H1 Thermal Compound rocks—it sets up fast with no 'break-in' time, works great and cleans up even quicker (look for a more comprehensive review of Noctua's NT-H1 here soon). The NH-U12P is easy to install, upgrade with an additional fan, and cranks out some serious cooling power while remaining satisfyingly quiet. Provided you select the right case and components, there's no reason why you couldn't put together a killer gaming rig or workstation that you'd have to do a double-take to see if it was actually turned on.

"It's a premier cooler for enthusiasts who are fanatical and passionate about impeccable engineering, no-compromise air-cooled performance and quiet - or all of the above. If you're that kind of enthusiast, then the Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler deserves a place inside your rig." (Barry Little, Barry's Rigs 'n Reviews)