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3/28/12 at 8:36am
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So I am looking to get a new CPU cooler because my H50 is too loud and I am trying to go for the silent type rig... I stumbled across this and thought it looked good but it isnt out yet so no one will know for sure. I have limited space but any comments on this cooler and any others I could use would be greatly appreciated! thumb.gif

Here is the amount of room I am working with in my Core 1000.

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3/28/12 at 9:03am
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I'm not very familiar with the HXX series, can you just replace the fans with high quality ones?

If you can't replace the fans, or are set on getting a new cooler, there are better options. A local favorite for price/cooling is the Hyper 212+. I enjoy Noctua's products, and the NH-C14 is one that fits your case. It's also one I'm planning on buying myself.
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3/28/12 at 9:45am
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I'm not very familiar with the HXX series, can you just replace the fans with high quality ones?
If you can't replace the fans, or are set on getting a new cooler, there are better options. A local favorite for price/cooling is the Hyper 212+. I enjoy Noctua's products, and the NH-C14 is one that fits your case. It's also one I'm planning on buying myself.

Well as for the fans I am using AP-13s so the main worry for sound is from the actual pump. I do know that the Hyper 212+ is a good bang for buck cooler but I am a sucker for looks tongue.gif I just watched a video on the NH-C14 and it is SOOO BIG!!!! I dont really like the looks of the Noctua fans but I am sure that I will get over it (maybe some paint) But this is one item I will keep in mind!

Other comments are still welcomed thumb.gif
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post #4 of 16
3/28/12 at 9:53am
CM hyper 212+ push and pull cooler master blade master
Noctua NH U12P SE2
Antec kuhler h2o 620
Noctua NH C14
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3/28/12 at 10:15am
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CM hyper 212+ push and pull cooler master blade master
Noctua NH U12P SE2
Antec kuhler h2o 620
Noctua NH C14

Pass on CM hyper 212+
Noctua NH U12P SE2 or Nh-C14?
Kuhler is still a loud noisy pump to it.
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3/28/12 at 10:34am
NH C14 is the nearest thing in low profile w/ NH D14 performance and u12p se2 performs better than Corsair H60/Antec h2o 620 by 0.xxªC xD
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3/28/12 at 10:39am
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NH C14 is the nearest thing in low profile w/ NH D14 performance and u12p se2 performs better than Corsair H60/Antec h2o 620 by 0.xxªC xD

Lol well unless there are any other ideas out there it looks like I will be going with the C14 and if that doesn't fit then I will get the u12p which looks smaller. Comments and ideas are still welcomed though thumb.gif Rep+
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post #8 of 16
3/28/12 at 10:45am
NH C14 vs NH U12P SE2

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The cooler is nice and big at dimensions of 166(L) x 140(W) x 130(H)mm with the fans included

http://www.guru3d.com/article/noctua-nhc14-cpu-cooler-review/3

or Corsair H80 for free space in socket tongue.gif
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Over all the NH-C14 has an overall height of 130mm, which is short for a CPU cooler when current tower coolers are routinely over 150mm . This is good for users that have a shallow case, but require a solid performing CPU cooler. If the 130mm height is too much the top fan can be removed to have an overall height of only 105mm.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1531/3/
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3/28/12 at 9:14pm
What about NH-C12P? How is it against C14 and U12P?
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3/29/12 at 6:41am
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What about NH-C12P? How is it against C14 and U12P?

Bumping own thread for this answer wink.gif
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