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Noctua Fans Review

Noctua Fans Review

So you’re putting together your all out custom build. You’ve got the best processor, motherboard, memory, GPU, and case you can buy. Now is the time you’re going to have to start thinking about fans and cooling. Whether it be air or water, you will need fans. This is often forgotten till the end, and this item is crucial to bringing all those bits together and helping them to perform to their fullest. While there are many options when it comes to choosing fans, it is very important to be selective in order to get the right fan for your configuration as well as a good quality fan. Today we are going to be taking a look at a broad selection of 9 fans from one of the most lauded fan manufacturers, Noctua.

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Noctua Introduces NH-U12S and NH-U14S CPU Coolers

Noctua Introduces NH-U12S and NH-U14S CPU Coolers

Noctua has announces two new coolers in their award winning NH-U series of CPU coolers. The NH-U12S and NH-U14S are tower coolers and are made to be quiet. They feature a slim layout which is made to provide maximum RAM compatibility. Like most Noctua coolers they use the SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and come with Noctua’s HT-H1 thermal compound.

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Noctua Introduces the NF-S12A 120mm Fan

Noctua Introduces the NF-S12A 120mm Fan

Noctua today presented the new, third generation of its signature S12 series quiet case fans, which have received more than 250 awards and recommendations from the international press. Featuring a further refined blade design with Anti-Stall Knobs that works in tandem with the new AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frame, the NF-S12A improves the airflow/noise efficiency of its renowned predecessor by up to 8%.

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Noctua NH-L9i Low-Profile CPU Cooler Review

Noctua NH-L9i Low-Profile CPU Cooler Review

Noctua has been one of the top picks when it comes to air coolers.  Their over-sized air coolers provide great cooling and are actually pretty easy to install as well.  A little while ago we took a look at their NH-L12 CPU Cooler, which was a smaller low-profile cooler.  I really did not think I would see a smaller cooler than that from Noctua, but they recently released the NH-L9i which is only 37mm high and should be the perfect fit for your small form factor system.  Did I mention this cooler will not get in the way of any of your memory and it installs with only 4 screws!  Read on as we take a look!

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Noctua Introduces NF-A14 FLX, NF-A14 ULN and NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans

Noctua Introduces NF-A14 FLX, NF-A14 ULN and NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans

Noctua today introduced its new NF-A14 FLX, NF-A14 ULN and NF-A15 PWM 140mm fans that complement the recently announced A-series of premium quality quiet fans. Like the previously presented NF-A4x10, NF-A6x25 and NF-A9x14, the new 140mm models feature Noctua’s novel AAO frames as well as the series’ signature Flow Acceleration Channels for reduced boundary layer separation and improved aerodynamic efficiency. Reference class SSO2 bearing and 6 years manufacturer’s warranty make the NF-A15 and NF-A14 a stand-out choice for all noise-sensitive 140mm applications.

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Noctua Presents NH-L9 Low Profile CPU Coolers

Noctua Presents NH-L9 Low Profile CPU Coolers

Noctua today presented its new NH-L9i and NH-L9a low profile CPU coolers for Intel and AMD. At a super-low profile of only 37mm, the NH-L9 coolers are ideal for extremely slim cases and with footprints tailored to the respective socket keep-out zones, they provide full compatibility with tall RAM modules and VGA cards on mini-ITX mainboards. Topped off with the new NF-A9x14 PWM premium fan, the NH-L9 coolers fuse everything users have come to expect from Noctua’s larger coolers into a super-compact package for slim HTPC systems.

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Noctua NH-L12 Low Profile CPU Cooler Review

Noctua NH-L12 Low Profile CPU Cooler Review

When you are building a home theater PC or small form factor PC it is really hard to find a CPU cooler that will not only fit, but provide adequate cooling as well.  We know Noctua for making extremely large CPU coolers, some of the largest air coolers that we have seen actually.  Today we are checking out one of their latest CPU coolers the NH-L12.  What is interesting about it is that it is a low-profile cooler made for home theater PC’s and smaller systems.  Will this cooler still provide the great cooling power we are used to seeing with Noctua CPU coolers? Read on to find out!

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Unboxing the Noctua NH-L12 CPU Cooler

Unboxing the Noctua NH-L12 CPU Cooler

If you have been following the air CPU cooling scene for the past few years you have probably heard of Noctua. They makes some of the largest air cooling solutions available for your CPU. While their CPU coolers may be large, they do get the job done that is for sure! I was quite surprised when Noctua told me about their latest CPU cooler, the NH-L12. The reason I was so surprised was because it is a low-profile cooler! Interested? Read on to check out our unboxing and overview video!

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Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review

Just a little while ago we took a look at Noctua’s NH-C14 CPU cooler, it featured a C-shape top down design and proved to be one of the best performing CPU coolers we have tested this year!  Well today we are going to look at the C14’s brother the NH-D14.  It features an asymmetrical tower-type design with 2 large fans.  This once again is a huge CPU cooler, but knowing Noctua it will provide great cooling and run pretty silent.  Let’s check it out!

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Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler Review

Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler Review

Noctua is a company that many enthusiast know about, but consumers may not.  Noctua is based out of Austria and they makes some of the best performing and highest quality CPU coolers that we have seen.  The interesting thing about their coolers is that they run very quiet.  Today we will be taking a look at their new NH-C14 cooler.  It features a C-shape top down design, 2 140mm fans, 6 copper heatpipes, aluminum fins, and a nickel plated copper base.  Let’s take a look at the NH-C14 and see how well it performs.

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