- Review -

26.04.2018 Modders-Inc.com

Moving over to the NH-L12S, we see a 7C reduction in the idle temperature, and a whopping 13C cooler under load, topping out at just 58C. The more dramatic difference here was the fan speed… at idle is sat at just 300rpm, without the ups and downs observed on the Wraith. The Noctua also only had to spin at 900rpm to keep our 2400G at 58C under load. Overclocking the 2400G to 3.95GHz @ 1.40v, we see the Wraith’s idle temperature shoot up to 60C, with the fan spinning at 1150rpm. Even at idle, the fan was audible from across the room, and certainly not something I’d want to listen to in my living room. Under load, it managed to keep the temps acceptable at 74C, but spinning at its max of 1850rpm to hold that. The NH-L12S again impresses for both thermals and noise. Idle temps matched stock speeds at 36C, and full load went from 58 to 64C, at only 1050rpm. Again, from idle to full load, there was no noticeable noise increase sitting right next to the case.

"If you are looking for near-silent operation, and a happier marriage, I would definitely recommend the NH-L12S for you." (Jeff Soleim, Modders-Inc.com)