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Join us as we take a look at the upcoming products from Noctua and Coolink.
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The flagship Noctua NH-D14 has impressive cooling performance. However, enthusiasts found themselves unable to install memory modules with tall heatspreaders such as the Corsair Dominator and Kingston HyperX T1 once the NH-D14 has been mounted.
In order to address the 'problem', Noctua has come up with a smaller yet similar looking heatsink. The new Noctua 120mm D-type cooler is smaller than the NH-D14 to improve compatibility. In single fan mode (pictured below), there will not be any issues with tall heatspreaders.
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The new 120mm D-type uses six heatpipes, and Noctua expects performance to be close to the NH-D14 flagship (which also has six heatpipes). Enthusiasts would be excited to know that this new heatsink can take three 120mm fans.
There is also a new 92mm D-type cooler which is similar in design to the 120mm D-type, minus two heatpipes.
The 92mm D-type cooler has a square shape of 95mm for optimal compatibility on the LGA 1156 platform.
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Naturally, the 92mm D-type cooler was dwarfed when placed beside the mammoth Noctua flagship.
Down-draft, or C-type coolers as Noctua calls them, are lower in height as compared to tower style heatsinks and offer excellent cooling around the processor socket area.
We got to see Noctua's 140mm C-type cooler, the successor to the highly recommended NH-C12P (and NH-C12P SE14).
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Unlike most, if not all down-draft coolers, two fans can be mounted - one on top, and one underneath, the heatsink fin array.
The fan clips used are specifically meant for the NF-P14 FLX or any other 120mm fans. We wonder if there would be fan clips provided for installation of other aftermarket 140mm fans.
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There are a total of six heatpipes running through the heatsink and the base, similar to the NH-C12P series.
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If clearance is Pro-Ablem, the 140mm C-type cooler can be operated in single fan mode with the fan mounted underneath. In this configuration, the cooler measures just 105mm in height.
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On the other hand, if memory modules with tall heatspreaders are used such as the Corsair Dominator, the fan can be mounted on top instead.
But of course, the best performance would be achieved in dual fan mode.
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There are three 140mm C-type heatsinks pictured above with the three possible fan configurations: dual fan mode, high clearance mode and low profile mode (from left to right).
Designed for mini-ITX motherboards and small HTPC enclosures, this 120/80mm low-profile cooler has four heatpipes, and measures only 63mm in height in single fan mode (pictured below).
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Think of this as a smaller version of the 140mm C-type cooler.
The 120/80mm low-profile cooler accepts one 120mm on top, and one 80mm underneath.
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Dual fan mode will give maximum performance, while a single 120mm would give more clearance, and a single 80mm for minimum height.
Noctua is a 50/50 partnership between Rascom and Taiwanese heatsink manufacturer Kolink International Corporation. Besides manufacturing high performance heatsinks under other brand names, Kolink has their own retail brand, Coolink.
Although both Noctua and Coolink are currently marketed and distributed by Rascom, they are targeted at different markets. Noctua is targeted at those looking for premium quality heatsinks and quiet cooling solutions, while Coolink provides heatsinks at a more attractive price point.
Introduced in January 2010, the Coolink Corator DS has since earned more than 40 awards. The Corator DS has asymmetrical fin stacks; 30 in front, and 40 at the back. The spacing between the fins are bigger in front, thanks to the lower fin count. This allows the SWiF2-120P fan to draw more air between the fins.
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The Corator DS employs what Coolink calls the GDT-technology, which essentially is a heatpipe direct touch design. The base has been machined flat and smooth to ensure even heat dissipation through the four 8mm copper heatpipes.
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Both Noctua and Coolink share the same fuss-free SecuFirm 2 mounting system. |
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