Is Noctua cooler better than AIO?

Under load, the NH-U12A is significantly quieter than any of the AIO coolers used in this test. The Thermaltake TH240 and Corsair H150i Pro were much louder than the NH-U12A but bearable if inside of a case….Noise Level Results.

Does Noctua have liquid cooling?

Noctua’s premium products are aimed to those seeking extreme and quiet cooling performance. These are some of the popular high end closed loop coolers on the market right now so it will be a great way to test them against the NH-D15. Let’s talk a little bit about each liquid cooler before we get down to business.

Is Noctua D15 overkill?

Both a D15 or AIO are overkill in the real world (e.g. not running prime95 w/ small AVX ffts all day).

Will Noctua Make an AIO?

The noctua will beat any 120mm AIO, and is on par with most 240mm AIOs depending on the exact model.

How tall is the Noctua NH-D15?

165mm
As a result, the total height of the NH-D15 including fans is 165mm whereas the total height of the NH-D15S including its single center fan is only 160mm.

What is the best CPU cooler 2021?

Best CPU coolers in 2021

• EK-AIO. Basic 240.
• Deepcool. Gammaxx L240 V2.
• Corsair. Hydro Series H60 V2.
• Deepcool. AS500 Plus.
• Be. Quiet! Pure Rock 2.
• Noctua. NH-D15 Chromax Black.
• Noctua. NH-P1.

Why is noctua fan so good?

Noctua’s new A-series fan has a tiny tip clearance—the space between the fan blades and the housing—of about 0.5 mm. This will make the fan more efficient, particularly when used in air coolers and radiators. “When you have a fan blowing against a heatsink or a radiator, it builds up pressure,” Dellinger says.

Does noctua have RGB fans?

Noctua has no plans to go RGB. The company has made a concession to looks, though, by adding more all-black components to its Chromax line, so it’ll be easier to get svelte black CPU coolers and fans that deliver Noctua-caliber performance while blending into a case. These light up in any color, as long as it’s black.