Overclocking the CPU increases the overall performance of our computers. Of course, there’s always a side effect of overclocking – increased heat output generated by the CPU. A good CPU cooler is becoming just as important as the CPU itself.
When you think of CPU cooling on air, many will say it’s not all that great. [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Cooling category.
Best CPU Cooler – AM3 Review
Noctua NH-U12P SE2 Premium CPU Cooler
In the ever advancing world of technology, products – even companies – come and go in an instant. One company, Noctua, that was founded in Austria; through cooperation between the Austrian Rascom Computer distribution Ges.m.b.H and the Taiwanese Kolink International Corporation, seems to be here to stay. After having a hit with their split fan [...]
Coolink SWIF2 Fan Review
In today’s world of hot, heated hardware, there is a product for just about every price zone which can either been seen as an advantage or, to many who are inexperienced with the latest tech churning out by many companies, a huge headache. Trying to find the best value for the money can be challenging [...]
NOCTUA NF-P14FLX FAN REVIEW
Noctua (meaning Little Owl) is a company that has built quite a reputation in recent years. This is due to recent hits such as their increasingly popular CPU heatsinks and later the illustrious NF-P12 120mm fan! Until Noctua came long, if one wished to cool a processor quietly, then traditionally they would have been pointed in [...]
Swiftech Apogee XT Review
Swiftech really needs no introduction. In business since 1994, they have propelled themselves into one of the premier PC cooling component manufacturers in the world and maintained that status for quite a while. Their MCR series of radiators are legendary for their number one cost-to-performance standing. They’re not the best on the market, but they [...]
Thermochill EC6 Water Cooling Fluid
Introduction
Thermochill is a company with an interesting marketing strategy. A rather simple and effective stratagem entitled ‘Offer an alternative to all’. Thermochill has built a reputation by making solid products and it is that ‘goodwill’ that they thrive upon. The list of Thermochill products are growing increasingly larger, with radiators, compression barbs and now [...]
IC Diamond Thermal Compound Review
Introduction
What helps a good thermal compound to become a great product? In the younger days of computing one would have automatically have said ‘lower temperatures’ and that would be that. However the industry has matured, as such consumers are demanding more and more applications for their money. For example conductivity is a question; ergo will [...]
Noctua NF-S12B FLX
Today we are taking a look at the NF-S12B FLX fan, which in Noctua’s own words is not a direct competitor to the NF-P12’s We would like to take this time to thank Noctua for providing the review samples. So without any further ado let us bring you the low-down of this product.
