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Noctua NH-D14 Premium CPU Cooler Review |
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Written by David Marshall
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Friday, 13 November 2009 00:48 |
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The Official Specs.
Combining a massive six heat pipe dual radiator design with an exquisite NF-P14/NF-P12 dual fan configuration, the NH-D14 is built for ultimate quiet cooling performance. Topped off with a tube of Noctua’s award-winning NT-H1 thermal compound as well as the new SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system, the NH-D14 is an elite choice for the highest demands in premium quality quiet cooling.
6 heat pipe dual radiator design. Providing more surface area, better heat-distribution and superior airflow efficiency than conventional tower style heat sinks, the NH-D14’s six heat pipe dual radiator design was developed to provide ultimate quiet cooling performance in dual fan mode.
NH-D14 Dual NF-P14/NF-P12 fan setup. The NH-D14 sports a premium quality dual fan setup consisting of Noctua’s award-winning NF-P12 (120mm) and NF-P14 (140mm) fans, both of which feature Vortex-Control Notches, SCD technology and SSO-Bearings in order to achieve a perfect balance of performance and quietness.
NH-D14 Asymmetrical design for high compatibility. An asymmetrical design that gives more clearance towards the RAM slots ensures good compatibility despite of the cooler’s size. The NF-P12 fan can be moved upwards or left off in order to further improve compatibility.
NH-D14 Excellent component cooling. Hanging out at the bottom of the fin-stacks, the NF-P14 fan doesn’t only contribute to the NH-D14’s superb CPU cooling capabilities but also provides massive airflow over surrounding motherboard components and heat sinks, thus ensuring excellent component cooling performance.
SecuFirm SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting system. Noctua’s enthusiast grade SecuFirm2™ multi-socket mounting provides broad socket compatibility (LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA775, AM2, AM2+ and AM3) and meets the highest demands in safety, contact pressure and ease-of-use.
NT-H1 NT-H1 thermal compound. Noctua's much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a well proven pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease-of-use and outstanding reliability.
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