Noctua NH-U12P

allday247 · 9 Dec 2007 at 23:43

I'm currently speccing up a new PC and looking at some CPU cooling.
Anyone know when the Noctua NH-U12P is being released? I can't find it anywhere from any of Noctua's authorised dealers. Everyone seems to stock the NH-U12F version.

Its got good reviews and i'm looking for a competent cooler that is quiet!
review here http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2199

Also would a Thermalright ultra 120 + a Noctua NF-P12 fan be similar in performance? just that fitting seem to be a right bitch from what i've read.
Or are there any other coolers you recommend. ( Zalman CNPS9700 or Scythe mine)??

Last question

Would either of these 2 coolers fit an Antec Sonata III case?

Snapshot · 10 Dec 2007 at 08:22

A U120 and Noctua fan would be a very poor combination as the Noctua fan doesn't produce the air pressure necessary to handle the U120's densely packed fins. You'd be better off with a Scythe or Yate Loon fan.

It should fit in a Sonata case as it's the same width as the Solo and I have an NH-U12F in one.

allday247 · 10 Dec 2007 at 08:41

thanks snapshot. No idea on the NH-U12P release date then?

Snapshot · 10 Dec 2007 at 10:15

I'm just a consumer, I know notheeng.