- Review -

10.06.2009 PureOverclock.com

We do believe that performance is where products are made or broken, and the C12P certainly succeeds in that regard. However, we're also mindful that a great number of consumers are concerned about excessive noise that often comes at the expense of great performance, and thankfully the C12P illicits no such concerns. While the C12P doesn't perform quite as well as the U12P or the top HDT towers, it must be noted that this heatsink also has a considerably slimmer profile, sacrifcing a bit of cooling prowess for a more compact form that would be beneficial to people who have a smaller tower, and particularly those looking for a silent build. Using the terms "silent cooling" and "overclocked Core i7" are not usually done in the same sentence, but the Noctua NH-C12P proves to be the exception. How about having a small LAN case with an overclocked i7 and a C12P? Clearly you'll have one of the most portable, high performing, and quiet setup possible, likely to gloat as it spanks the performance off your friends' noisy LED setups.

"If you're in the market for slim profile cooler that offers silence for your new hotrod build, then the Noctua NH-C12P is definitely a recommended buy." (Jake Mete, PureOverclock.com)