The Awesome Cooler You Can Actually Afford - Noctua Redux

[@kanishkgoel19]

Could you please keep these timestamps as a regular thing. They are really helpful.

[@k_samm]

Yes!

[@icyify]

it's probably only for short videos

[@WyattOShea]

Agreeed, it's one of the requirements for me anyway when it comes to allot of tech related videos, otherwise it just becomes tedious to skip through everything probably missing stuff in the process.

[@haadeebinhafees6672]

yes i needed to find the dad joke

[@haadeebinhafees6672]

altho they should put that in the description first

[@gamergreat9505]

Linus’s last words: I am about to die but you know what isn’t going to die our sponsor, Ridge Wallet…

[@GhostSlayerYT]

no

[@Hellwyck]

"I am about to die... but you know what isn’t going to die? Our sponsor, Ridge Wallet!" Fixed it for you, you're more than welcome.

[@EthanWinters176]

glasswire*

[@hisbaan]

...but Ridge Wallet only has a *lifetime* warranty...

[@samarthbhat7889]

"My coffin was sponsored by ....... Funeral house, ....... Funeral House wants to redefine the way you reside underground, click the link below to obtain 20% discount for your coffin as well"

[@Larry82ch]

"... and not because I'm some kind of FAN boy!" That's the real dad joke right here

[@tomislavtosic992]

How did i not notice this

[@Tschonni95]

@@tomislavtosic992 Me neither, I feel stupid :D

[@pratiklondhe5167]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJyaZoiJeb-MqqM

[@hellterminator]

I didn't have to pay for shipping for the upgrade kit for my 10 year old Noctua cooler. I just filled out a form and it showed up in the mail a couple days later, completely free. _That_ is how you build brand loyalty.

[@nickking7375]

True. An only Noctua can do this. Every other fan would die before.

[@Quantumfluxfield]

And loose money when costumers haven't upgraded in 10 years and still wont because they get it for free

[@hellterminator]

@@Quantumfluxfield I have since bought another Noctua cooler for my NAS and like 4 fans and I'm recommending Noctua to anyone who asks for cooler recommendations. I'd say they've got the right idea.

[@firebanner6424]

@@Quantumfluxfield Noctua is THE go-to for air coolers and fans. When I think air cooler, I think brown and beige.

[@Quantumfluxfield]

@@firebanner6424 Get a 5pack of Artic p12 or p14 for 20 usd or 1 noctua fan for the same, near identical noise and cmf performance, I'd recommend anyone to not waste money on noctua, they are good, just vastly overpriced - but hey its your money 👍

[@heytheresakitty]

Noctua sent me a bracket for an OOOLD 980x just bc my friend and I wanted to science on his stuff with my cooler. They covered shipping bc they're GLORIOUS HUMAN BEINGS.

[@bmh67wa]

They replaced an old case fan in my server that had died after running nonstop for over 5 years. No charge for the fan or shipping. They're a great company.

[@Zloy_nub]

they covered shipping and sent you the part for free because you already paid for that when you bought your fan

[@heytheresakitty]

@@Zloy_nub can guarantee my $60 cooler didn't cover shipping costs from Austria to the USA, during covid

[@Zloy_nub]

@@heytheresakitty well, worldwide shipping is around $7 for non express delivery, if they sent it to you with Fedex/UPS then yes, you're right

[@stephendavis1837]

Thats amazing! Gotta love noctua

[@SuperRossparker]

I'm grateful for him covering the fact that Noctua sends you the new mounting hardware for new sockets. I actually went through the process and it saved me so much money on a new cooler. I've had the same one for over 7 years

[@joukau04]

LTT has time stamps in the description now?! This is great!

[@Blafard666]

I can finally go right to the dad joke first ...

[@TheHammerGuy94]

I guess thqty’ve been trying that since techlinked But yes, this is the first main channel on LMG i’ve seen with dedicated chapter markers Pls correct me if there’s any previous ones with such chapter markers.

[@dongordon2754]

Have an NH-D15 right now, absolutely love it. Didn't know about Noctua's willingness to send new mounting hardware for newer platforms. Very cool move, I'm definitely a life customer.

[@EvanMorgoch]

Reason for the thick spacer, straight from the Install Guide: "The NH-U12S includes an extra set of fan clips and an extra set of thicker anti-vibration pads for installing a second NFF12 fan in push/pull mode in order to further improve cooling performance. Please use the thicker anti-vibration pads on the rear NF-F12 fan for improved acoustics if space allows"

[@Maximus20778]

Linus:buy this cpu cooler Me with the fan taped on the side of my pc: I see no difference here?

[@gregorymirabella1423]

@about you reported for spam.

[@Escalofrios29]

The box fan technique on the side of the case is a millenary practice that has always worked

[@GoetheNorris]

Title's been changed again

[@reggiep75]

You work with what you can twerk..

[@pedrosoares7273]

If I had 50$ for a cooler, I'd get the Better, Cheaper, and more Esthetic Artic Freezer 34 Esports Duo. Or I would go for the Scythe Fuma 2 for 60$, which is frankly amazing.

[@Feversome]

I hope you guys keep the timestamps! I always watch your videos in full, but timestamps are helpful when I have to watch a certain part again without skimping the video lmao

[@izarsr2086]

I love the fact that the people who are fast here don't say they were quick here but they actually talk about the stuff he says in the vids

[@waferbarr]

Yup, no 9 year olds here lol

[@Raddy89]

Either did you tho ....

[@ConeJellos]

And then you ruin it by talking about people who were fast here instead of talking about the video.

[@seikatsu.]

@@waferbarr I was about to say I'm 9 yrs old but I forgot im now 13... xD

[@L0PREZ]

My life has become so much better knowing there is a dedicated dad joke section.

[@pavelshiklomanov7499]

Thank you. I second this, Linus.

[@Morpheus-pt3wq]

5:22 those thick antivibration pads are there to prevent whining of the second fan in higher rpms. This is a known fact in the whole range of Noctua coolers, but mostly U14S and D15(S) are known to have the whining, when the fans are mounted in pull position instead of push.

[@theplanetarian]

Noctua is honestly incredible

[@OCDyno]

Incredibly overpriced Haha gottem

[@GhostSlayerYT]

no

[@_blacken]

Ugly

[@WojterEXx]

You can but Zalman cnps-20x for the price of the redux that can almost outperform noctua nh-d15

[@tokoroto266]

My system is full on Noctua and temps never hit 70 anymore despite my case having mediocre air flow. Love them and the warranties put them over the top.

[@navodithsheth6166]

Appreciate the timestamps. It really shows u guys care.

[@realking2184]

I also appreciated 1:02

[@Bugattiboy912]

Kinda useless though as they're buried in the description under all the sponsorship hawking and self promotion.

[@StrawberryJam99]

@@Bugattiboy912 What device are you on? The timestamps also appear on the timeline of the video on most devices.

[@anonymouscommentator]

@@Bugattiboy912 on pc: you can hover your mose over the video and at the bottom left next to the speed controls you can click to access timestamps. On mobile you tap on the video to open the timeline and at the bottom left next to the timer you can click to access it easily

[@FM39__]

Whatever you say my lord

[@ingrata6602]

Eye to an eye

[@chr0ma105]

@@ingrata6602 tooth for a tooth

[@VERSA6969]

@@chr0ma105 gpu for a gpu

[@matehak637]

daddy always right

[@ollie_z]

@@VERSA6969 ram for ram

[@TheNinja131]

Omg timestamps in an LTT video?! I'm so happy

[@sloth7d526]

You should've thrown in a hyper 212 evo as a third party cause a LOT of people use it and it would have been nice to see how the cheaper option fairs against the expensive redux cooler Edit: I see a lot of people saying the mounting system wasn't good and some even returned it but honestly it was a hassle I agree with only doing it by yourself but it definitely isn't bad enough to return and I have a ryzen 5 2600 at 4ghz 1.375V and never got above 60C

[@stoneymahoney9106]

Would like to see the Pure Rock Slim 2 they just released in that round-up

[@andrewt9204]

Yeah, I'd like to see that too. I've used them a few times with great results. Even my i7-5820k pulling 140 watts plus never got much above 80 degrees stress testing.

[@fleurdewin7958]

Hyper 212 Evo is cheap, but it almost always require blood sacrifice from me. The fins are so sharp that I always cut my hand when I mount them. If I'm looking for a cheap and quiet air cooler, I will look at Scythe ones.

[@thee-wastegamer4044]

They put a link to a 212 in the description, for what it's worth.

[@semibreve]

I think everyone's seen the Hyper Evo vs NH-U12S comparison at this point, so it shouldn't be too hard to have an idea where the Redux version lies. Although you're right would've been handy to see on the chart.

[@MegaAgamon]

The moment Noctua decides to make ARGB fans is the moment when they are going to be sued by an Anti-Trust lawsuit because they will essentially kill the competition XD

[@Scytian1]

Nah, they wouldn't do s**t to market by adding ARGB, their ARGB fans would cost $50 a piece.

[@Bremend]

@@mokujin4076 that's because people try to meet their budget through cheaping on cooling, then either being fine (since they weren't OCing anyways) or eventually upgrade

[@Mojave_Ranger_NCR]

@@mokujin4076 Insanely stupid comment lol. Redux fans are stupid cheap for their performance.

[@Mojave_Ranger_NCR]

@@Scytian1 Nah not really. They’d be priced the same as Corsairs RGB garbage but actually be good.

[@Bayofthe91st]

i'll just go with a with Noctua + Phanteks Halos combo instead :)

[@wasdawasda3849]

Only if I can get it in the classic brown and beige coloring.

[@kato2395]

Ppl call it poop brown

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

could look cool with a desert camo themed build

[@Thermalions]

Redux is only 9% ($135 -> $125) cheaper here. So I'd still pay for the non-redux to avoid the horrible grey and stick with the traditional colours.

[@androiduberalles]

Said no one ever

[@conorwithtwoexclamations]

i love this new editing style, very helpful

[@thuggishetvandegeld8038]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6uapplslLGbqck

[@iridiumflare]

Got my first Noctua U12S Black a few weeks ago and I will for sure be sticking to them in the foreseeable future :)

[@advertslaxxor]

I have a D14 and sent Noctua a form for the mounting kit (for ryzen). They sent it and covered the shipping. This was 9 years after I bought it -- for reference, the warranty period is 6 years. Honestly, their products might be a little expensive, especially the fans, but their service is priceless.

[@codyvanhorn9205]

U guys are one of the best channels out there and u guys honestly help me get where I am today with my job and personal life.

[@codyvanhorn9205]

@UCGq53IUMX2qI82wRHpglz8g without them, I'd probably be lost with what I wanna do in life and not know anything about computers and we'll everything tech

[@codyvanhorn9205]

@KelpKibbler Atm im working at best buy helping people getting the computers they need but I'm also working on making my own business

[@codyvanhorn9205]

@KelpKibbler I'm working on trying to start my own Small media and tech company, where I do builds for people like hardline water cooling builds or whatever they want but I'd also make some small videos of tech news but nothing like LTT

[@codyvanhorn9205]

@KelpKibbler Thanks I appreciate it

[@SputniksArmy]

@@codyvanhorn9205 yeah, like there isn't a million fucking youtube channels already doing that. Keep thinking about something more unique.

[@Vladimir_Ches]

Got a "Be quiet dark rock pro 4" which is a bit of an overkill on my AMD Ryzen 5 5600x... but it is very quiet and the thermals are ~cool~

[@ELDNNN]

How ~cool~ is it?

[@Foxygamer360]

Bruh I got a dark rock pro 4 for my 5600x too lol, but it was too big thanks to the ram being too tall ://, so I bought the nh-u12s, thinking of smacking a heavy duty second fan to make it perfect :)

[@TheHighborn]

Same, but 1700x.

[@Vladimir_Ches]

@@ELDNNN 30 C in daily use (chrome and some other programs) up to 57 C while gaming (currently cyberpunk on almost ultra no RTX)

[@Vladimir_Ches]

@@Foxygamer360 actually this is why i specifically bought the lowest factor RAM i could (Corsair Vengeance LPX 4x8GB DDR4 3600MHz CL16) which is also very good with the cpu

[@ecu4321]

Noctua's my go to HSF ever since the LGA 775 era where it became known. I never opted for any AIO or other exotic form of coolers as it is a breeze to setup and its cooling result consistently astounding.

[@TheProperGentleman.]

Thanks, LTT! put it in my first build, (a high end 1080p gaming rig with a 13600k) and it is absolutely BALLIN and it doesn't overheating

[@2jimmycrackcorn]

While I don’t have technical or scientific reasoning behind it, I believe the spaced out vibration pads are intended to increase flow/velocity. Two examples of seeing similar versions: •Air compressor blow guns: I detailed cars for 4 years and the larger sized compressor air blow guns had a tip with holes on the side to pull air from around the gun through the exit tube/barrel. When plugging the holes or removing the tip that contained the holes, the air velocity/pressure felt half of what it did with the holes. Turbocharged drag cars: it’s newer implementation, but lots of racers in import classes started to space the intake stack/tube for the turbo on 1500+Horsepower engines about 5mm away from the turbo charger inlet, and removing the silicone coupler that sealed the connection. Doing so, the cars picked up 2-3 PSI and 2 MPH on the trap speed, which may not sound significant but is pretty impressive for cars of those calibers. These two examples lead me to believe that the spacing is intentional

[@nukedathlonman]

I'm a little surprised about them moving into the more mainstream area, but I am very welcoming of it. I love Noctua fans and coolers, and if it's more accessible to more people, then that is great!

[@Chozo_Ghost]

I ended up going with the Scythe Mugen Rev. B for my current rig; basically Noctua-level performance (or damn close) at a much more appealing price tag. Honestly haven't looked back since. I was this close to getting a Noctua cooler, but then I saw more and more posts about Scythe's coolers and they had me hooked instantly.

[@overnightdelivery]

Yeah most big KZbinrs Pimp Noctua. But Scythe is very competitive or better in noise to performance ratio.

[@Whimsicat]

6:16 holy crap that clip is less than 2 years old, but Linus' beard makes it look so much older

[@travis1240]

It was the before time. The long long ago.

[@johnperish]

Honestly the 65 I spent on my NH U9S Chromax Black was the best money I spent on my matx build. Good to see Noctua making it easier to get peace of mind.

[@kylej0474]

LOVE The time stamps thank you to whoever added those

[@natebit7167]

Linus: “I am become death, destroyer of stock availability”

[@aminelswefy1808]

"I am death, destroyer of stock availability" *OR* "I have become death, destroyer of stock availability"

[@natebit7167]

@@aminelswefy1808 it’s a J Robert Oppenheimer quote. Look it up. Surprised you don’t know this.

[@aminelswefy1808]

@@natebit7167 I heard the quote before, but with proper grammar. And if you care for whatever reason, I didn’t know who said it. Also, again, if you care, I’m in hs, so...

[@theark4568]

@@aminelswefy1808 It is Oppenheimer quoting essentially the Hindu bible. The “incorrect grammar”, is actually correct.

[@aminelswefy1808]

@@theark4568 ok...

[@daniloh8113]

I'm getting nostalgia for old ltt videos, a simple review of a single product.

[@shane250fr]

Knew it was Noctua from the video notification before I seen the thumbnail 😍

[@thuggishetvandegeld8038]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6uapplslLGbqck

[@TheDeeGeeNL]

The thicker anti-vibration pads are used for the rear fan when using a Push/Pull configuration. It will optimize the acoustics by keeping the front of the rear fan clear of the heatsink, which could otherwise result in turbulence. The NH-U14S has these as well, and the manual reads: "The NH-U14S includes an extra set of fan clips and an extra set of thicker anti-vibration pads for installing a second NF-A15 fan in push/pull mode in order to further improve cooling performance. Please use the thicker anti-vibration pads on the rear NF-A-15 fan for improved acoustics if space allows." Seems the manual of the U12S Redux has no mention of this... cutting cost by saving Ink? :D

[@gempio2634]

Rubber pads are definitely an acoustic choice. When a fan spins, it generates vibrations, which would then press against the heatsink and potentially even project outwards increasing the volume of the cooler. The Pads act as a suspension between the cooler and the heatsink eliminating vibrations and likely shaving a few db. The big gap is probably so that the air doesn't whistly through the heatsink and enters at a lower pressure lessening the need for a conversion cable to low rpm which would in turn lower the pressure so very smart moves on Noctua. Every little thing they do has a really good reason

[@butteronmytoasts]

The larger noise dampers help dramatically on push pull setups

[@godsarc]

Me who sees the title of the video. My Brain: That's a Noctua, my friend.

[@SoundBlaster1998]

I have the Hyper 212! I built it in my PC this month! It is an awesome cooler, recommend it strongly.

[@PMARC14]

Even if you are not needing to be on budget, its is great to see a chrome style noctua cooler for those searching out there.

[@PAJAMALAND]

This is one absolutely fantastic cooler! My CPU would idle at 95C, then I switched to this absolute beast and it sits at 50C under HEAVY load. Fantastic piece of kit

[@bronzelizardx]

Imma cop it

[@timemast3r]

I’m sorry but how does one’s CPU IDLE at 95C???

[@jtenorj]

@@timemast3r Forgetting to use some kind of T.I.M.(Thermal Interface Material) between the CPU heat spreader and the bottom of the cooler is the most likely cause.

[@t1995roger10]

I'm a Noctua fanboy, I just love how quiet my Noctua NH-L9a

[@Ravio_Lee]

I came from a cheap 240aio to an NH-L9a... I was doubting it would be more silent in my tiny system... I was blown away it was less silent and more pleasing to the ear by a huge margin, I simply cannot recommend any other fans/cooler than Noctua now

[@Bobis32]

You can also always buy non-redux fans later if the noise is bothering you

[@LinusTechTips]

I wouldn't be so sure - the higher RPM of the Redux fan is likely necessary to improve the cooling performance given the reduction in heat pipes -CW

[@Bobis32]

@@LinusTechTips it really depends on the wattage of the CPU you're using if your using a 65w chip the difference between 4 and 5 heat-pipes is going to be negligible its when you get to higher wattage chips that the real difference between the fans will begin to show but if your picking up a 95w+ chip i would look at larger cooler anyway, i am currently running a r5-3600x on a noctua l9x65 with a average deltaT over ambient of 55c at stock voltages

[@__lifeline__]

I'm gonna need to know the editor for this video, they did a really good job!

[@TheHammerGuy94]

Thiccccccc Bumper (not enough C’s)

[@keatonreinson9888]

I super love when people put the "table of contents" in the video bar at the bottom, happy to see it on an LTT video

[@travissnider5321]

Legit this video has amazing content that answers all the questions id have for this product, but what seriously makes this video stand out is the TIME STAMPS!!! Please keep them 🙏💯

[@threepoloski3304]

the arctic freezer 34 esports duo is also a really good cooler for the price

[@minonkh]

+1

[@deathica3346]

love the cooler but i had such a pain in the ass installing it the 3 times i did

[@threepoloski3304]

@@deathica3346 same for me, almost all arctic products are not easy to install, but hey, its a good cooler

[@threepoloski3304]

@Al Catraz i bet it does!

[@minonkh]

@Al Catraz yeah the white looks great. Noctua is also releasing white fans+ coolers this year im excited bout the looks of em

[@4Leka]

Great to see you reviewing air coolers again. I hope you will keep doing more of them!

[@travis1240]

Agreed. I'm not going the water cooled route until I'm forced to.

[@4Leka]

@@travis1240 Me neither. Why would I cool my CPU with 2-3 fans, a pump, and liquid (!) when I can do it more quietly with a single fan and heatsink?

[@3st90]

I'm not sure if it's an "issue" specific to Noctua fan designs, but installing the NH-D15's fans with the intake side mounted to the rear of the fin stacks causes very noticeable noisy turbulence. I would assume that's why they included the thick spacers for the rear fan.

[@ALF20CL]

Noctua absolutely rocks in term of post sales support. This is the second adapter they ship me for free for my good old NH-U12P i bought in 2009 !!! The value for the money is incredible

[@b1lleman]

Noctua actually shipped the AM4 kit for my very old NH-D14 completely for free, no shipping costs at all.

[@harris72kolj74]

Review more coolers! It helps fill the void that video cards left, also really enjoyed this video!!

[@LordWaldema]

I like how you sneaked the globe showing austria in the background /s

[@floko3604]

For this upside-down joke, I'll throw some Mozart-Kugeln at you :-D

[@mmTickle]

This is literally the perfect timing for me

[@sijedevos2376]

Got a NH-D15 Chromax Black with my ryzen 7 3700x and have fan speed set to 35% which is whisper quiet. Under full load rendering something it’s never exceeding 75C even while making no extra noise. Love it

[@randyalling6765]

I watched this video and purchased this. Ryzen 5 5600x is what I am running, literally just built it and used stock cooler. Threw this in last night and was amazed at the difference, CPU underload 50C.. Def satisfied with this purchase. Great video btw. Thanks

[@Jantzku]

I'm curious, if it wins Arctic Freezer 34 Duo. That's a beast for its price.

[@youraveragemetalhead226]

i have it and yes it's awesome

[@techgeek7173]

You really should compare Your Freezer 34 Duo with Fera 5 cooler. Fera 5 beats in perf/price comparison easly.

[@Hace1410]

Honestly the arctic freezer 34 (non dual) did not really worked well for me and my ryzen 3600. Mounted several times.. at a medium load he was really noisy or hot with around 70 celsius ... But only my experience

[@cbx7415]

I am cooling two E5-2687w v2 with 150W TDP each with AC 34 Duos. Works extremely well. These coolers are beasts for the money.

[@techgeek7173]

@@Hace1410 Try Fera 5 with single fan if you can buy it somewhere :D

[@mastercrafter2980]

Imagine beeing the best CPU cooler on the entire Market

[@crawlingivy1]

Imagine a world where every sentence doesn't start with imagine.

[@realking2184]

@@crawlingivy1 imagine

[@LinusTechTips]

imagine. -CW

[@blacklegg]

@@LinusTechTips yoooooooo

[@erickmarte5294]

Imagine...

[@3dpyromaniac560]

I love how the team was so "entertained" by linus' dad joke that they made it a chapter on youtube

[@dil6969]

The folks at Noctua are really great. I'm happy to pay their premium because the products are excellent and the customer support is great. This can't be said for a majority of PC hardware manufacturers, especially those that make coolers. Further, an excellent air cooler that you can actually get mounting hardware for future sockets makes them last ages. I definitely plan on running my NH-D15S for the next 8-10 years, especially with PC hardware becoming more efficient with time.

[@slgundam]

@Linus the thicker vibration pads are because the fan moves a little bit while running and would otherwise hit the metal fins. You should switch the vibration pads to check

[@floko3604]

[@lordofthefries4140]

For 50 dollars you could also get the Scythe Mugen 5 Rev.5 Or $10 more get the Scythe Fuma 2

[@ej1025]

Great cooler, absolutely agree

[@overnightdelivery]

I've had the Fuma 2 with 7 total Scythe fans in my CPU case for the past year. Fans are all running near medium speed and it sound like a jetliner moving slowly through the air. Idle temps are around 30C at room temperature and never over 60C at load. 👍

[@DarkSamusMan]

Absolutely love my Mugen, got the black one and swapped their fan for 2 Noctua NF-F12's, keeps my Ryzen 7 5800x nice and cool

[@techgeek7173]

And both are beaten by cheaper Fera 5 cooler from SilentiumPC :D www.igorslab.de/en/silentiumpc-fera-5-im-test-2/3/

[@DarkSamusMan]

@@techgeek7173 could be due to the direct touch heatpipes, willing to bet if Mugen had em it'd be even better

[@cybercery5271]

I totally did not copy this from the description, this is 100% the product of my own hard work. 0:00 Intro 1:02 Dad Joke 1:12 The competition 1:34 Unboxing 2:00 What's changed 4:42 Thermals 5:40 Acoustics 7:03 Conclusion

[@khairilfizry5618]

I still using NH-U12P SE since 2010. From Phenom II to 2600 then now 5600x. still rocking quietly.

[@Block1618]

@6:30 40% increase in energy outputted into the air as sound, not perceived volume. Perception is also somewhat logarithmic.

[@MadMac5]

Saying "200 Rip 'ems" immediately reminded me of AvE, Linus's more foul-mouthed machinist fellow BC resident. ;)

[@dstrbd223]

Same!

[@Saiimunn]

Same , maybe a colab coming up, it would be great but I don't know how AvE could do it without showing is face

[@MadMac5]

@@Saiimunn My guess is that if it DID happen, it would be something along the lines of "Linus went and done broke this expensive thing, and he asked if I could fix it. Seein' as this job will keep me from making my to-do list around the Empire Of Dirt shorter, I told him to box it up and send it over, and I'd take a look to see if I can get 'er choochin' again."

[@ShravanParthasarathy]

Damn, I was really hoping for comparisons to the 212 Evo or Cryorig H7.

[@lo_chapman_fg4]

thats because the 212 are the same or better. i have a 212 evo black edition set up in a push pull on a 8700k and im getting lower temps than that noctua

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

BeQuiet's got a new cheap cooler as well.

[@lo_chapman_fg4]

@@amirpourghoureiyan1637 yeah Linus’ fan boy is definitely showing. That things 50 bucks for the same or worse temps than a 212 evo, id cooking’s cooler and the be quiet. Get a 212 black edition for 40 bucks and it has a larger heat sink, speaker look and comes with a silencio fan. Probably mounts easier too

[@lo_chapman_fg4]

ID cooling**

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

​@@lo_chapman_fg4 I'd say it's more that he's not as budget conscious as we are. His minimum is higher than most working households can justify, that's why he opts to spend more on a cooler with a luxury brand like Noctua.

[@finn7341]

Oh, now you tell me after I got a new CPU cooler this week.

[@acubley]

If you wait long enough, you'll never buy anything. What'd you get?

[@chrisclarkeML]

Great job adding in the A weighting nowadays guys! The unit makes sense now. Just another thing, decibels is commonly written as “dB” and not “ Db” . So it should be dB (A) and not DbA

[@kreechrr]

the thicker anti-vibration mounts are for the fan in pull configs, so it's not bumping the fin stack if the standard thickness doesn't give enough clearance

[@AFriskyGamer]

Nice MK reference, but after seeing your performance while playing that game a few videos ago, I can't help but shiver

[@Pigeoning]

Scythe Mugen 5 is a fantastic balance of cost , noise and performance.

[@belagajdan]

Or the fuma 2. Its really quiet and cools my i5 10600k ocd to 4.8ghz pretty damn well.

[@joelbrown3084]

Underrated cooler indeed. I probably won’t buy noctua again now scythe stuff is as good but cheaper and still has a nice mounting system

[@davidharrison6535]

I have one and my Ryzen 2600 never hits 70c even Maxxed out on tests, games, or rendering.

[@MrMega200]

Indeed. I would bet a dollar that the Mugen 5 is the better cooler as well. It's just a better cooler and it doesn't cost more for more features.

[@dejnio580]

Anyway Silentium PC Fera 5 Dual is the best (budget) cooler for CPU. But idk it is available to buy outside Poland/Europe.

[@syncmonism]

I assumed that Noctua products didn't offer the best value, but after I did a lot of research, I just couldn't find any cheaper options which offered the same level of reliability, and Noctua fans also offer excellent cooling and noise performance. They're even more energy efficient, typically using about half the power of other fans, which can be very useful if you want to connect multiple fans to a single fan header. The reliability in particular is extremely impressive, and also what makes Noctua fans actually provide very good value over the long run. When I moved to using an AM4 motherboard, my Noctua CPU cooler was no longer compatible, but all I had to do was fill out a simple form online, and they sent me an AM4 CPU mounting kit, (from Europe all the way to North America), and didn't even charge any shipping. Just the fact that they have these upgrade kits at all is amazing. Most companies wouldn't dream of doing this, because they want to force you to upgrade rather than keep things running for as long as possible.

[@xtraflo]

Bought this for a now dated i5 2500k using Socket H2 LGA-1155. The description suggests it would be compatible which it sorta is, but not easily. I had to rig it in a weird way for it to work - but it worked. The frustration was worth it though, my CPU temps are fabulous! Under full load while gaming at Stock CPU speeds, temps never got above 50'c on any of the cores. Nice and quiet and I'm happy enough with it. When I eventually upgrade my CPU and Mobo this will definitely be used for that setup!

[@Mike__B]

Ahhh memories of the good ol' days where the stock cooler was more than sufficient unless you overclocked.

[@salyz7141]

That's still the case with the Wraith Prism though.

[@torade100]

I'd say that is still the case, as long as you keep it clean and with new thermal paste.

[@Mike__B]

@@torade100 do the Ryzen 5000 series come with coolers still? I thought they didn't.

[@torade100]

@@Mike__B good question, I'm sure the 5600 does but idk if AMD bundles them on higher tdp CPUs unlike intel, they did for 3000 series.

[@Mike__B]

@@torade100 Yeah I dunno either, last CPU I bought was a 4790k, and it came with a cooler. I was planning for a big upgrade... but well world wide pandemic + super human levels of greed occurred.

[@oaklandoof994]

I only notice my fans when I take a break for 5 min and it’s always right before I go back to playing

[@TehJumpingJawa]

With that price tag they're stretching the definition of 'budget' somewhat; that's roughly double what a Hyper 212, or similar, will set you back.

[@iGrunt]

might as well buy a dh15 or dh15s tbh, at least that's what I did a few years back and it's kept my OC'd 8700k in good shape the last several years.

[@jamesk5600]

Fan clips for a 2nd fan are easy to get if you contact Noctua. I just purchased this cooler to replace a cooler master LC240E AIO with a failed pump. I had previously upgraded the AIO with two NF-A12x25 fans which are still working just fine. I want to use both fans on the cooler, but needed extra clips to do so. I contacted Noctua support and the next day received a response offering to send extra clips. All I had to do was send them proof of purchase for the cooler and my mailing address. Should receive the cooler today. I plan to compare the stock fan with the A12s to see what kind of temp or noise improvement I get.

[@arcthechef]

how'd it go?

[@scarletspidernz]

Trusty Noctua-U14s going 9yrs strong! Started by cooling my i5-2500K now cooling my 3950X May you forever be cool and keep cool!

[@SSIKBuLLeT]

I thought Noctua's coolers were affordable. The performance they gave for the price is incredible.

[@AlwaysBolttheBird]

"Blender render" is really fun to say out loud. Give it a try

[@CarthagoMike]

I prefer to shell out a bit more for the full Noctua experience, rather than a subpar one.

[@EliottDucarme]

I found an old NH-U12 for 15€, I was so glad that noctua has mounting for comptability! My already low temps 1500X is really ice cold now

[@6ren7]

there is this cooler called the Gelid Solutions Phantom, which is around 30-35$ at my place. It's quite high on the cpu cooler tier list on the ltt forums. It idles around 26-36 with my ryzen 7 3700x, and 50-60 under heavy load with some high end thermal grizzly compound. It has 2 fans included, great value.

[@XWinterTrainX]

it's still 50$ for basically a midrange cooler. I think there are better options depending on region and availability tbh

[@STOG01]

Yup. I can get a be quiet! Pure Rock 2 cheaper than that. Or even a full-size big boy-cooler from Thermalright. Noctua's budget is Apple-budget.

[@juffurey]

@@STOG01 Do what I did, get an NF-A12x25 PWM and retrofit it onto a snowman cooler. Same price ($50) but better performance AND quieter.

[@RushValentine]

I just looking up about cpu cooler and you just uploaded literally minutes.

[@WhispaOW]

Being early to a Linus video is harder than getting a 30-series card

[@dabeanmachine2707]

Cap

[@WhispaOW]

@@dabeanmachine2707 lol it’s a joke

[@David_Quinn1995]

Noctua is my favorite cooler company when I moved to AM4 I emailed them about the mounting gear and in less than a week it was in my hands will have to dig out the box but I believe it was overnight shipping, want to go for a retro build but a good reliable cooler? email them you may need to pay for their work to get that specific socket but I bet they will do it for you. I am happy to see Linus review this cooler.

[@TheMEXICANBEEF]

The reason they give you the extra thick spacers is for when you mount the fan with the intake side against the heat sink. If you don't space the fan it can cause some strange noises

[@GGnext.crazycro]

And then i get a Scythe Mugen 5 Rev.B SCMG-5100 cheaper then the Nocuta, at same or better performance. 6 heat pipes, and quiet

[@logan62097]

No thanks, I’ll stick to my Scythe Fuma 2 that I bought for a similar price. Noctua is great if you want the best of the best, but it’s similar to buying a 3090 instead of a 3080, you see massive diminishing returns. Also they’re getting into a section of CPU cooling where a lot of companies already have tried and true results for oftentimes less money.

[@aleksandrlapz6729]

i was about to buy that, but a guy sold a noctua nh d14 for 10 dollars. I thought it was a scam but it was not lol, perfect coldplate

[@harounegourribi47]

When he was talking about the sso stuff , i was like we definitely getting custom made fans builds xD

[@michelmeyran1077]

I bought a Noctua NH-U12P in 2009. It's the third mounting bracket I get for it (AM3 => 1159 => AM4). I changed the fans (because the original ones had 3-pin connectors that didn't work on the Intel motherboard) but it's still performing very well. I might get a NH-U12S for my next system though - it will depend on whether I can get a 4th mounting bracket for my U12P. Oh, I forgot to add : if you can provide the bill to Noctua, they'll ship a mounting bracket for free... At least for the first 10 years.

[@SmarterGaming]

If you want a bang for the bucks cooler, te Vetroo V5 is it. I got one for $24.99 directly from Vetroo and it is keeping my new Ryzen 9 5900x between 35c and 74c while boosting to 5050mhz with EVGA RTX 3070 FTW3 Ultra... in a Lancool II Mesh case with only the 3 stock fans ... you should really try testing one... definitely the best budget air cooler out there.

[@Handle423]

I honestly think Noctua is one if not the most well meaning company I know