Monday, June 21, 2010
Noctua NH-C12P SE14 review
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Power users |
Today we have the chance to test Noctua's NH-C12P SE14, a CPU heatsink based on the successful NH-C12P, which has received many awards and recommendations from the international press. The new NH-C12P SE14 now comes with Noctua's new NF-P14 140mm fan for further improved quiet cooling performance as well as the new SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system. Topped off with Noctua's pro-grade NT-H1 thermal compound and adding support for both LGA1366 and LGA1156, the NH-C12P SE14 seems to be a great cooler that provides lots of airflow for near-socket mainboard components and excellent case compatibility at a height of only 114mm.
- Product features
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P6 heatpipe design
The NH-C12P heatsink is renowned for its high quality and thermal performance. |
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C-type design with Airflow-Gaps
Due to the down-facing design, two large Airflow-Gaps and the oversize 140mm fan, the NH-C12P SE14 provides cooling for near-socket motherboard components.
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NF-P14 140mm premium fan
Further improving the original NH-C12P’s quiet cooling performance, the NF-P14 is a highly optimised 140mm fan with Vortex-Control Notches for quietness and aerodynamic efficiency.
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High compatibility
The down-facing c-type design allows for low height as well as excellent motherboard and case compatibility, making the NH-C12P SE14 suitable for many smaller or desktop style cases.
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SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system
Noctua’s enthusiast grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting provides broad socket compatibility (LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA775, AM2, AM2+ and AM3). |
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Noctua NT-H1 high-end thermal compound
Noctua's NT-H1 is a well proven pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, ease-of-use and reliability. |
- Specifications
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Intel LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA775 & AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3 (backplate required) |
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| Height (without fan) |
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90 mm |
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| Width (without fan) |
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126 mm |
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| Depth (without fan) |
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152 mm |
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| Height (with fan) |
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114 mm |
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| Width (with fan) |
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140 mm |
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| Depth (with fan) |
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152 mm |
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| Weight (without fan) |
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550 g |
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| Weight (with fan) |
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730 g |
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| Material |
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Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating |
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| Fan compatibility |
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140x140x25mm / 120x120x25mm |
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| Scope of Delivery |
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NF-P14 premium fan
Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
Ultra-Low-Noise Adaptor (U.L.N.A.)
NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
SecuFirm2™ Mounting Kits
Noctua Metal Case-Badge |
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| Warranty |
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6 Years |
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Fan specifications |
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Noctua NF-P14 |
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SSO-Bearing |
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| Rotational Speed (+/- 10%) |
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1200 RPM |
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| Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) |
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900 RPM |
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| Rotational Speed with U.L.N.A. (+/- 10%) |
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750 RPM |
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| Airflow |
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110,3 m³/h |
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| Airflow with L.N.A. |
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83,7 m³/h |
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| Airflow with U.L.N.A. |
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71,2 m³/h |
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| Acoustical Noise |
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19,6 dB(A) |
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| Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. |
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13,2 dB(A) |
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| Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A. |
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10,1 dB(A) |
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| Input Power |
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1,2 W |
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| Voltage Range |
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12 V |
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| MTBF |
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> 150.000 h |
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| Specific Gravity |
3.011 @ 25℃ |
| Volume |
0.33ml (1g) |
MFDB fan Specifications: |
| Bearing Type: |
Magnetic Fluid Dynamic Bearing |
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12V DC |
| Rated Current: |
0.16A (Max) |
| Air Flow: |
90.65 CFM (Max) |
| Noise: |
16~20 +/- 10% dBA |
| Speed: |
1000~2000 RPM |
| Life: |
50,000 hours |
| Thermal Resistance |
0.092 (℃ / W) |
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