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Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Cooler Review Print E-mail
Written by David Marshall   
Thursday, 01 October 2009 00:02
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Lynnfield is here and it's no secret that these new CPUs can run quite hot.  In an odd move, Intel appear to have made the already poor stock cooler even less effective, so many people are looking to after market cooling solutions to keep their processor temps in check.  We are going to take look at one of those solutions in the form of the Noctua  NH-U12P SE2 premium CPU cooler - The SE2 is simply a revision of the ever popular NH-U12P and features mounting brackets for LGA 1156 and a pair of the latest NF-P12 premium fans.  It all looks great on paper, but how will it perform?  read on to find out...

Noctua Info.
"Noctua arises from a cooperation between the Austrian Rascom Computerdistribution Ges.m.b.H and the Taiwanese Kolink International Corporation and entertains a development partnership with the Austrian Institute of Heat Transmission and Fan Technology (Österreichisches Institut für Wärmeübertragung und Ventilatorentechnik, ÖIWV). These connections form the key to the achievement of our goal: The partnership with the ÖIWV permits the application of scientific measurement instrumentation, methods of calculation and simulation technology in the R&D process. Rascom's long, customer-oriented experience in developing and distributing sound-optimised high-end products ensures a clear focus on the users' needs. The use of Kolink's advanced manufacturing technology and ultra-modern production plants allows us to efficiently implement our technical edge and provide solutions of the highest standard in quality and performance."
Next, the official specs...



 

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