The second set of conclusions are for be quiet!'s ninja, the Dark Rock Pro 2, along with Cooler Master's stellar budget performer, the Hyper 212 EVO.be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 2The biggest problem with be quiet!'s Dark Rock Pro 2 is that it's incredibly ...
Good cooling for its size, Extremely quiet, Exceptional build quality, Versatile mounting options, Easy to install, Great warranty, Low profile option
Price, Not meant for high TDP processors, Single-fan configuration cannot handle overclock settings as tested, Single-fan configuration has limited usefulness for most users
The Noctua NH-L12 is a great product that many will overlook or misunderstand. While its performance does not lead the pack, it does offer a small size and versatility. It is the smallest cooler I have reviewed thus far in terms of height and weight an...
Abstract: Video Review: The Noctua NH-L12 CPU Cooler is a perfect option for a tiny computer build. It comes with two quiet, long life fans (120mm & 92mm), copper base, heatpipes and many aluminum fins. This is truly is a super low-profile cooler as with top 1...
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Published: 2012-10-07, Author: Patrick , review by: tomshardware.com
Abstract: There's an enormous amount of aftermarket coolers available to those wanting more performance or lower temperatures. The market's currently dominated by tower coolers, and top coolers have fallen out of favor. Rightfully so? We find out. Most of our hea...
Great cooling performance for Low Profile Cooler, PWM Fans, Easy Installation
Blocks RAM Dimms
Noctua did a great job with cooling performance for a low profile cooler and the ease of installation on both Intel and AMD platforms are second to none. The attention to details of the cooler is what make this stand out from the rest. Discuss in the...
Complete retail package, Supports all currently available CPUs, Includes thermal paste and noise reduction adapters, Includes 2 fans (120mm & 92mm), Great external design and aesthetics, Very low height with the 92mm fan, Easy installation, Very good performance even with a single (92mm) fan installed, Very low noise levels
Low profile heatsink could mess up with your memory modules, check compatibility at Noctua's website, High price despite great bundle, Form factor limits performance with demanding CPUs
Our expectations on Noctua are high and rightfully so. Noctua is setting the bar high. The quality of the products is on the top of it's class and for most part the performance is not too far behind. Noctua's focus remains on noise reduction and perfor...
Noctua's NH-L12 did extremely well during testing and kept our Intel Core i7 2600k (overclocked to 4.4GHz) tempuratures below 70 Celsius during operation. With its optional dual fan design, the NH-L12 is the perfect solution for anyone looking for a low p...
The Noctua NH-L12 is an extremely compact, yet highly efficient cooler. Like all Noctua products we've reviewed here at OCIA.net, the NH-L12 has high quality construction, a complete set of mounting hardware for any socket Intel or AMD, several diffe...
