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NH-U12S / NH-U14S

Kyzer
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I'm stuck between NH-U12S and 4 case fans (5 total, nf-f12), or NH-U14S and 3 case fans (4 total, 3x nf-f12/ 1x nf-a15).

 

The NH-U14S would cool the CPU better, but going with the NH-U12S and 4 extra NF-F12's would give better ventilation wouldn't it?

 

Noise isn't a problem because at idle they'd all be running at 300RPM

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I'm stuck between NH-U12S and 4 case fans (5 total, nf-f12), or NH-U14S and 3 case fans (4 total, 3x nf-f12/ 1x nf-a15).

 

The NH-U14S would cool the CPU better, but going with the NH-U12S and 4 extra NF-F12's would give better ventilation wouldn't it?

 

Noise isn't a problem because at idle they'd all be running at 300RPM

I would take the u14s, just for the sake of a better cpu cooler, simple as that ;)

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Is this for the pc listed in your signature?

 

If so do you really need an expensive Noctua cooler?

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Is this for the pc listed in your signature?

 

If so do you really need an expensive Noctua cooler?

+ 8320/8350

But first, let's talk about parallel universes.

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+ 8320/8350

How much of an upgrade are you really getting going from the 6300 to the 8320?  Wouldn't it be better to save for a bigger upgrade?  I see you do have a 970 chipset mobo, are you planning to overclock?  I think you can get a decent overclock with a cheaper cooler, but hey, many other variables influence rational.

 

Why do you have a Cooler Master Seidon 120v watercooler, just use that?

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How much of an upgrade are you really getting going from the 6300 to the 8320?  Wouldn't it be better to save for a bigger upgrade?  I see you do have a 970 chipset mobo, are you planning to overclock?  I think you can get a decent overclock with a cheaper cooler, but hey, many other variables influence rational.

 

Why do you have a Cooler Master Seidon 120v watercooler, just use that?

It died back in September.

But first, let's talk about parallel universes.

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I'd go for U14S. Or if you want to save money, go for U12S and leave one case fan off. You are fine just by 2 intakes and 1 exhaust. Are you aiming for silence or performance more?

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