Testseek.com have collected 128 expert reviews of the Phanteks PH-TC14PE CPU Cooler and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Phanteks PH-TC14PE CPU Cooler.
November 2011
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The editors liked
Build Quality
Best Air CPU Cooler To Date (The Danamics LMX Is No Longer Sold)
Installation Procedure
4 Different Colors To Choose From
TriFan Solution
Patented Technologies (P.A.T.S / C.P.S.C)
Best of Class Cooling In All Scenarios
Excellent Cooling/Noise
Flexible Fan Mounting For Up To Three Fans
Excellent Quality Included Fans
Excellent Materials
Fit and Finish
Color Choices for More Aesthetic Appeal
Relatively Easy Mounting For a Large Cooler
The Cooling Performance....Did I Mention The Cooling Performance?
Three Included YAdapters
Standard
Low Noise
Ultra Low Noise
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Performance under stock and overclocking conditions
Attention to detail with design aesthetics
Build and machining quality of the cooler
Multiple mount orientation support
All socket types (Intel and AMD) supported out of the box
Well written install
Installation
Performance
Bundle
Exceptional cooling performance
Very quiet
Excellent build quality
Available in multiple colors
Can add a third fan
The editors didn't like
Price (For Some)
Slightly Louder Than The Direct Competition
Large Footprint May Be a Difficult Fit In Some Cases
AMD Kit May Include Incorrect Screws
Hi Tech Legion Editor's Choice Award
Single tower construction
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Published: 2015-07-11, Author: E. , review by: anandtech.com
Abstract: Brace yourselves, summer is coming. As it happens every summer, the sales of advanced cooling solutions tend to increase this time of the year. This year a little more than usual, as many enthusiasts likely found the perfect excuse for an upgrade in light...
Abstract: About five years ago the Austrian firm Noctua released its super-cooler NH-D14. It turned out to be extremely good and took a leading position among the best of CPU coolers. Even today, periodically acquiring new fastening mechanisms to support the latest...
Performance under stock and overclocking conditions, Attention to detail with design aesthetics, Build and machining quality of the cooler, Multiple mount orientation support, All socket types (Intel and AMD) supported out of the box, Well written install
Single tower construction, ‹ Cooler Comparison Testing, Review Index, Introduction and Technical SpecificationsFeatures and Cooler DesignIncluded AccessoriesTesting Configuration and Benchmarks UsedCooler Comparison TestingConclusion
Before continuing with our parting sentiments on the PH-TC12DX cooler, we would like to take this opportunity to give our friends at Phanteks a hearty “Thank You” for giving us the pleasure and opportunity to review their flagship cooler. After looking at...
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Published: 2013-07-14, Author: Thomas , review by: tomshardware.com
Abstract: Intel's Haswell-based CPUs have a unique cooling problem that leaves many overclockers in a quandary. Today, we're rounding up nine different sink and fan combinations to see if any can contend with the fourth-gen Core processor's copious heat. After he...
Exceptional cooling performance, Very quiet, Excellent build quality, Available in multiple colors, Can add a third fan
Mounting hardware, Extremely large, Heavy
The Phanteks PH-TC14PE has an MSRP of $99.99. Exceptional cooling performance Very quiet Excellent build quality Available in multiple colors Can add a third fan Mounting hardware Extremely large Heavy 9.5 The Phanteks PH-TC14PE is the best-performing air...
Abstract: Up until the release of Sandy Bridge processors back in early 2011, overclocking was something generally reserved for only the most hardcore gamers and enthusiasts who wanted to push their systems to the limits. Overclocking required countless hours of ti...
Our today’s super-heavyweight fight has definitely been a success. It was exciting and unpredictable, and in some cases it was really hard to determine who the winner was. Although the overall results and the maximum conquered processor frequency didn...
There is no denying that the Phanteks PH-TC14PE mimics the Noctua NH-D14's design but it can't be dismissed as a cheap knockoff being sold out of the back of a truck in a run-down alley. It doesn't simply emulate its looks — it is a full-fledged copy ...
Despite its massive size, time-consuming installation and eyebrow-raising price tag, we couldn't help but like the Phanteks PH-TC14PE. It looks as good as it cools, which is fantastically well, and it's supremely quiet too, especially on its lowest fan...
After being surprised with the excellent performance of the Phanteks PH-TC14CS, we were expecting a great performance from the PH-TC14PE, which didn't disappoint us, showing a performance compatible with a real high-end CPU cooler. The noise level was exc...
