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Noctua NH-D14 or NH-U12P SE2 for my Cabinet HAF922

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v2kisad
v2kisad Original post #1
Aug 15, 2011 at 1:14 AM
Hi Folks,

I'm looking to buy CPU Cooler for my core i7 2600K PC . Have zeroed in on Noctua NH-D14 or NH-U12P SE2.
I'm more keen on D14 as its a great cooler and cost just 1K more than 12P. But the only dilemma I have is, will D14 fit in my Cabinet (CM HAF922).I' also have a 200 mm fan on the side of the cabinet.Also is the CPU retaining hole big enogh for D14.
I spoke with Rahul from ITwares,he says D14 will fit in the cabinet but I may face problem GSKILL RAM.I'm using 4 sticks of GSKILL RAM.So he suggested 12P as a safe bet.

I'm posting a few pics of my PC cabinet.Please take a look them and help me decide.


Thanks in Advance

P.S
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This post is in a way continuation of my earlier post (see below) for PC upgrade.However since its a month old thread,I refrained from posting on it.

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-compon...rading-cpu-motherboard-ram-graphics-card.html
jsjs
jsjs #2
Aug 15, 2011 at 6:24 AM
If d14 can be a problem simply get the u12 as SB processors do fair in cooling department. U12 will easily handle that cpu.
sukesh1090
sukesh1090 #3
Aug 15, 2011 at 8:55 AM
why take the risk?go with u12p.btw i think you need some cable management:wink:
The Sorcerer
The Sorcerer #4
Aug 15, 2011 at 8:59 AM
U12PSE2 is adequate. Just ditch the paste with something like OCZ Freeze.
d3p
d3p #5
Aug 15, 2011 at 9:17 AM
IMO your cabinet can hold a Noctua NH D14, without any issues. Go for it.
Skud
Skud #6
Aug 15, 2011 at 10:12 AM
This is what I got:

*www.coolermaster.com/upload/product_feature/haf-922-Black-web_mat.jpg


Noctua D14 has a height of exact 160mm as per it's official specification. So it should fit. Regarding RAM, if the modules are RipjawsX, then they have a height of 40mm, whereas the D14 has a clearance of 44mm. But one thing I am not certain whether the curved heatpipes will come in the way of RAM slots.

Take your pick.
asingh
asingh #7
Aug 15, 2011 at 12:27 PM
NHd14 would fit in the cabinet. It made it into my CM690. But I would still recommend the U12. NHd14 is best within a full tower. Cooling wise, not that much of a difference.
sumonpathak
sumonpathak #8
Aug 15, 2011 at 12:29 PM
you will be ok with gskill even if you take the D14
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Skud
Skud #9
Aug 15, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Nice find.
sumonpathak
sumonpathak #10
Aug 15, 2011 at 2:07 PM
asingh said:
NHd14 would fit in the cabinet. It made it into my CM690. But I would still recommend the U12. NHd14 is best within a full tower. Cooling wise, not that much of a difference.
Click to expand...

quite a tight fit...aint it?
@skud...thanks:)
v2kisad
v2kisad #11
Aug 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM
All,

Thank You for your Suggestions.I'l most probably go for D14. Can anyone plz confirm the warranty period. itwares website says its 1yr ,whereas noctua says it 6yrs.


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In which section do I post reviews/comments about dealers/shops.
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digitraju #12
Feb 7, 2012 at 3:57 PM
where can I buy Noctua NH-U12P SE2 120mm SSO CPU Cooler in India?
d6bmg
d6bmg #13
Feb 7, 2012 at 6:21 PM
^ Itwares.
Jaskanwar Singh
Jaskanwar Singh #14
Feb 7, 2012 at 9:32 PM
Noctua NH-C14
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d6bmg
d6bmg #15
Feb 8, 2012 at 1:10 AM
^ Another great cooler. May be on par or better than D14 in overclocking & cooling.