Noctua NH-D14 Vs Thermalright Silver Arrow SB-E

koolcid · Jun 2, 2012

Hello all! I have been trying to decide on a cpu cooler for quite some time now. I plan on modestly overclocking my 2500k (hoping for the 4.5-4.8 range) and these are the coolers I've heard the most hype about.

Noctua: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018
I have heard this cooler being the best of the best (for air), and very quiet too, despite being slightly smaller than the silver arrow.

Silver Arrow: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11676/cpu-tri-77/Thermalright_Silver_Arrow_SB-E_Dual_Fan_Universal_CPU_Cooler_Sockets_775_1156_1366_2011_AM2_AM2_AM3_AM3_FM1.html?tl=g48

I have heard claims that this beats the Noctua (not by much) But it doesn't seem as popular.

If anyone has used/ is using either of these coolers, Your input regarding which is better is very appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

Evil Penguin · Jun 2, 2012

You can't go wrong with the D14 or either of them for that matter.

crimsontears809739 · Jun 2, 2012

I have seen claims that Noctua and Silver Arrow are the same. I have seen claims that Noctua is better. I have seen claims that Silver Arrow is better. They are SOOO close in performance, it's hard to tell which is better.

Honestly, your splitting hairs. Just go with whatever your gut tells you. Your not going to notice +/- 1 degree Celsius.

Ma15 · Jun 2, 2012

koolcid · Jun 2, 2012

I'm wanting the Silver Arrow, but since Newegg has free shipping, I could get a new case fan with the Noctua (Trying to stay under $100) decisions, decisions...

PontiacGTX · Jun 2, 2012

Thermalright Silver Arrow SB-E 84.29$- Free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Thermalright-Silver-Arrow-Universal-Cooler/dp/B007BO0VEI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338648720&sr=8-1

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler 69.99 + shipping
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5592441&CatId=798

doyll · Jun 2, 2012

Just to roil the waters a little more

Phanteks PH-TC14PE runs in the same 3 dog pack.

Hearing rumors about Silver Arrow Extreme using TY-143 fans

doyll · Jun 2, 2012

Silver Arrow with a TY-140 and a TY-150 fan anyone?

colin niloc · Jun 2, 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by koolcid

I'm wanting the Silver Arrow, but since Newegg has free shipping, I could get a new case fan with the Noctua (Trying to stay under $100) decisions, decisions...

Here is one in the OCN FS section

Noctua D14 $55

http://www.overclock.net/t/1264483/noctua-d14s-i7-stock-coolers/0_70

PontiacGTX · Jun 2, 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin niloc

Here is one in the OCN FS section
Noctua D14 $55
http://www.overclock.net/t/1264483/noctua-d14s-i7-stock-coolers/0_70

he has to show the base to know if it`s scratched

colin niloc · Jun 2, 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by PontiacGTX

he has to show the base to know if it`s scratched

Are you koolcid's broker or was you thinking about purchasing one from him for yourself and he refused to show the base?

PontiacGTX · Jun 2, 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin niloc

Are you koolcid's broker or was you thinking about purchasing one from him for yourself and he refused to show the base?

1st:NO
2nd:NO

all heatsink must has a good base unless you want to lap it to do it better or worse

doyll · Jun 2, 2012

I don't remember ever seeing one scratched.

koolcid · Jun 3, 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by doyll

Just to roil the waters a little more
Phanteks PH-TC14PE runs in the same 3 dog pack.

Hearing rumors about Silver Arrow Extreme using TY-143 fans

I was also considering this cooler, but it's just a little too large for my case.

Noctua NH-D14 Vs Thermalright Silver Arrow SB-E

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