This is the final Noctua Bulk. I not going to bring any Noctua products after this. At least for the meanstime. So get it before too late. I going to place the order by next week.

Some brief intro on Noctua. As probably some u guys know, Noctua is an Austria company that release cooling products for computer but very much undermine in Malaysia because noone is selling it. Noctua arises from a cooperation between the Austrian Rascom Computerdistribution Ges.m.b.H and the Taiwanese Kolink International Corporation and entertains a development partnership with the Austrian Institute of Heat Transmission and Fan Technology (Österreichisches Institut für Wärmeübertragung und Ventilatorentechnik, ÖIWV).

(OFFICIAL WEBSITE)

I going to bring in NH-U12F (incl. fan) and NH-U12 (without fan). NH-U12F and NH-U12 are the SAME heatsink, just that one come with a fan and another one dont.

Some info and pic.

NH-U12F

Official Link on NH-U12F







More pictures HERE and HERE.

Spec:-
Socket compatibility = Intel Socket LGA 775, AMD K8 (754, 939, 940) & AM2
Height (without fan) = 155 mm
Width (without fan) = 126 mm
Depth (without fan) = 70 mm
Height (with fan) = 155 mm
Width (with fan) = 126 mm
Depth (with fan) = 95 mm
Weight = 790 g

this version used a very reliable fan, 120mm Fan (1200RPM, 40+ CFM and 17db) . The retail price for the fan itself already costs RM85.00 - RM90.00.

FAN REVIEW

PRICE: RM210
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NH-U12

Official Link on NH-U12







Spec:-
Socket compatibility = Intel LGA 775, AMD K8 (754, 939, 940) & AM2
Height = 155 mm
Width = 126 mm
Depth = 70 mm
Weight = 700g

This is a NO FAN VERSION, only the heatsink.

PRICE: RM180
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Extra info:
Both of the heatsink can use push and pull system, you can mount two 120mm fans on it. Thus, it will greatly increase the efficiency of the heatsink.

IT COME WITH 4 fan clips!!


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NC-U6

OFFICIAL LINK

Guys, I am doing a mini bulk for this Noctua Chipset Cooler. Its performance is on par with Thermalright HR 05 according to some review. I will post the reviews later on. Below is some the pics and info about it.

REVIEWS IS AT POST 119 and POST 4





Height = 85 mm
Width = 70 mm
Depth (cooling fins) = 23,5 mm
Depth (socket) = 33 mm
Weight = 130 g
Material = Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints
Mounting System = Push-Pins & Mounting-Hooks

PRICE: RM95 / each

See what my customer said about this:

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Please ask me if you have doubts on my creditibility or about this products. Thanks.

This post has been edited by irangan: Jul 15 2007, 09:10 PM

M.O.Q : 12 units ,can mix between NH-U12 and NH-U12F

PAYMENTS : Pls pay RM50 as deposit first to confirm your order. Full payment expected when goods arrived, can pay either when COD or pay in advance if for postage order. Payment can be make through Maybank. Account Details below:

Banking Details:


DELIVERY METHODS: COD or Postage using PosLaju (postage cost will be bear by customer)

COD Place: Any place in Klang Valley, prefered at Lowyat Plaza or nearby Subang areas.

POSTAGE COSTS: RM10 for Penisular Malaysia and RM15 for Sabah / Sarawak

WARRANTY : 6 YEARS for fan only (BUYER PAY RMA IF ANY)(RMA T&C APPLIED)

ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIME : Around 14-15 days after I place my order with supplier, will take around 17 days if my goods got detained at the custom

METHOD OF CONTACT: Customers can pm me through here or contact me through my cell, **********. This number is a post paid number, you can find my ass if i really ran away with the deposit. haha.

*Sorry if i cant answer your call, pls sms me if that happen, remember to state who are you in the sms. This is due to I have a day job and i spent most of the time in meeting room.
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BULK ver1.0 COMPLETED


BULK ver2.0 COMPLETED



BULK ver3.0 COMPLETED


BULK ver4.0 COMPLETED


BULK ver5.0 COMPLETED
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Bulk 6.0

1. maput (U6)
Status: Sent by PosLaju on 2 August 2007; ED584687029MY

2. Doom (2 Fans)
Status: CODed at Lowyat Plaza, 28 July 2007

3. sHawTY (U6)
Status: CODed on 25 July 2007 at Subang

4. himmler (u12F)
Status: CODed at Lowyat Plaza, 28 July 2007

5. k8118k (U6)
Status: Sent by PosLaju on 26 July 2007; ED533326975MY

6. zhiyung (u6)
Status: CODed at PJ, 1 August 2007

7. perswis (u12F n u6)
Status: Sent by PosLaju on 26 July 2007; ED570597751MY

8. Sanko (U6)
Status: Pulled Out

9. lov3too4ll (u6 U12F)
Status: Sent by PosLaju on 26 July 2007; ED548430745MY

10. tapirus (U12F)
Status: CODed at Lowyat Plaza, 28 July 2007

11. pedas (2 fans)
Status: PULLED OUT

12. kennji (U12F)
Status: CODed at Puchong, 26 July 2007

13. PowerSlide (U6)

14. styloe (U6)
Status: Sent by PosLaju on 26 July 2007; ED548430759MY

15. peacenik (U6 and fan)
Status: Full Payment MADE - POSTAGE

16. CoolerMaster (fan 2)
Status: Sent by PosLaju on 26 July 2007; ED548430728MY

17. cheahchongseng (775 BACK PLATE)
Status: Sent by PosLaju on 26 July 2007; ED548430762MY

18. kev_neville (U6)
Status: Sent by PosLaju on 26 July 2007; ED533326998MY

This post has been edited by irangan: Apr 21 2012, 07:17 PM

Features:

4 Dual-Heatpipes for optimal heat absorption
The 4 u-shaped Dual-Heat-Pipes have a huge contact area with the copper base to efficiently absorb the CPU's heat. They form 8 risers to spread the heat throughout the fins.

38 aluminum cooling fins for optimal heat dissipation
Thanks to a surface area of more than 5000cm², the cooling fins dissipate the heat extremely fast. Both the choice of aluminium and the fins' shape and spacing allow for outstanding cooling performance with the supplied ultra silent NF-S12-1200 fan.

Soldered joints for optimal heat-transfer
Unlike many other coolers, whose heat-pipes are stuck to the base and the fins, the Noctua NH-U12F possesses high-grade soldered joints to ensure optimal heat transfer.

Noctua NF-S12-1200 fan with Ultra-Low-Noise adaptor
Thanks to the sound-optimized blade geometry of the Noctua Straight-Blade-Design and the self-stabilizing oil-pressure bearing (SSO bearing), the NF-S12-1200 achieves a flow rate of 81m³/h at a noise rating of only 17dB(A). Using the supplied Ultra-Low-Noise adaptor, the noise level can be lowered to only 8dB(A)!

Screwless fan-mount including anti-vibration strips
Attaching the fan with the steel clips is a child's play and doesn't even require a screwdriver. The supplied anti-vibration strips minimize vibrations transmitted to the cooler and hence allows for extra quietness.

Easy installation on socket LGA 775, K8 (754, 939, 940) & AM2
The NH-U12F fits Intel's socket LGA 775 as well as AMD's K8 (754, 939, 940) and AM2. Thanks to the detailed step-by-step installation guide, installation only takes a few minutes!

SecuFirm(tm) mounting system
The SecuFirm(tm) mounting system guarantees optimal contact pressure and maximum security thanks to the use of a backplate and spring-loaded screws. As a result, the SecuFirm(tm) mounting system makes it possible to safely transport the assembled system without any risk even though the cooler exceeds the 450g weight specification established by Intel and AMD. Perfect for LAN gamers!

Can be rotated by 90° for improved compatibility and optimal positioning within the case
The NH-U12F can be installed rotated by 90° on all compatible sockets to allow for an optimal positioning of the cooler within the airflow inside the case and to evade compatibility issues.

Including manual, thermal paste and mounting hardware
In addition to the mounting hardware, the manual and the NF-S12-1200 fan, the package contains a syringe of high-grade thermal paste so that you can get started right away!

Some of the review I found on the net:
CPU3D
3dGameMan
Bjorn3d
Pro-Clocker
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article695-page4.html#noctua


This post has been edited by irangan: Dec 21 2006, 04:13 PM

All this came from sifu sHawTY..

Let's talk about the best northbridge chipset heatsink now...
And from what i see, the best is the Noctua NC-U6

The chipset cooler i'm talking about:
Noctua NC-U6

Original Website: http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=product...cts_id=7&lng=en

This are some of little interesting article if you were to to buy NC-U6...
Read it...

http://www.overclockersonline.net/index.ph...&num=792&pnum=0

Look Here:


It Pawns HR-05 SLi like so much
It wins 5 degress over the HR-05 SLi

Some more reviews on NC-U6:

1) http://www.overclockersonline.net/index.ph...&num=792&pnum=0
2) http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?o...=1350&Itemid=38
3) http://www.bigbruin.com/2006/noctuancu6_1
4) http://www.pro-clockers.com/reviews.php?id=189

This chipset heatsink pawns HR-05 SLi in the ass...
If it performs much much better than HR-05 SLi, seriously, no doubt that it will beat the normal HR-05...

Guys, seriously, this is the best chipset heatsink ever, and those results that you see in those reviews are done while the NC-U6 is running passive, just imagine what you will get if you fit in one 70MM fan on it...

This post has been edited by irangan: Jan 3 2007, 09:00 AM

Are you bringing in the fans alone?

i m interested wif NH-U12F...pm me the method of payment...thanks

NH-U12 suppose can support s478 according to the official webby?

as i stated above, i not bringing in the fan yet because MQO is too high and it is so expensive. probably you buy the fan from ppl that going to purchase the NH-U12 from my bulk. hehe...

Ok.. I will pm you about that.. Anyway you can check my post above.

Sorry... Typo mistake, was typing that when i am very sleepy. Amended

Already 2 persons place their order.. Come and get it while its hot. haha..

Put me on the list for Noctua NH-U12F .

Roughly how long we have to wait boss ? Also , deposit now or only when
the total MOQ for bulk is reached .

Rgds,

i will place the order after MQO is reach and it will reach around 10 days. i already arrange the transportation and documentation for taxes. so now just wait for the MQO to reach, help me promote ! hehe

the deposit only pay when the list is filled. of course if you want to pay now, no problem also

So the heatsink comes with 4 fan clips to use two fan simultaneously?

If it is, then this is the first heatsink to seriously enable a heatsink to be used with two fans without using screws, not like the other heastink like ninja, infinity, hr-01, ultra 120 wohh...

Nice...

nice, nice... beli lor , tunggu apa lg ... xkn nk beli TR HR lg kot

YES, come with 4 fan clips... it is meant for 2 120mm fan setup ma.

aiseh..tempted now

but $_$

irangan,

not getting for urself?

buy lo, my price is reasonable ma... support abit

my casing cannot fit this monster... need to cut a hole at side panel if i want to use this.. haha... btw i just bought Scythe Andy Samurai Master

guys, pls state your name if you going to sms me... i recieved several sms like "helo, can discount ar?".. at least state who are you.. so that i can get back to you in here.

lets see if i got fund or not soon..den i'll be in



goodluck for now bro

no problem.. will waiting for your good news

Anyone who only wants the heatsink and not the fan. I am willing to pay RM50 per fan, so if you buy the one with fan and sell me the fan for RM50, you end up paying RM170 for heatsink only. Do tell me if anyone is interested.

when u going to end the bulk, can u let me know??ibecause i want to see i have enough budget or not!!!

look for E-J@1.. he will be interested in your offer.

this bulk will end when 12 units is booked.. with the current situation, it will be at least few weeks from now

anyway, if you dont have enough money, you can pay RM50 first, i place your order and i send you the heatsink when you have the cash.. i dont mind keeping stock for you

This post has been edited by irangan: Dec 20 2006, 12:29 AM

right now, i'm the only one in that list whose buying the cooler without fan looking foward for ur offer

because everyone know that it is a good fan ma.. haha..

hey dude good luck in ur sales... guys pls buy quickly then can lend me the fans and the hsf to test and add to the heatsink roundup done by me and superfly.hehe neway this is a very good hsf, good bundle and very cheap price with a very good fan....bro just to help u maybe i will gety wan... dunno wat to do with my hr-01.

Boss , I will put forward the deposit to you when the bulk reached 8 ppl ( or 8 units
confirmed ) . How about that ?

8 is lucky number for everyone and I have reason to believe it will gain more momentum once the bulk reached that number .

Noctua NH-U12F itself is an excellent product be it the HS or the fan .

To those out there , who doesn't know about about the Noctua products .
Here's the comparison , It belong to the same performance bracket ( if not
better than the Zalman 9700 -LED ) .

In terms of quietness( for HS with fan cooling ) I think , the Noctua will take the
crown . Not even the Zalman 9700 can beat this one .

thanks... i still waiting for the sample. if they really sent me that, i will loan it to superfly. already him/her that.

no pro... just remember to inform when you bank in

hopefully this bulk will be successful especially with a TR bulk around. haha... GOGOGO~! NOCTUA!

This post has been edited by irangan: Dec 20 2006, 08:59 PM

hey dude good luck in ur bulk..i will still stick with the tuniq ones...i wish i could have them 2 and install into my computer hehe... btw any news for the tuniq r???

The only reason I'm so interested in trying the fan out is because SPCR ranked in No. 1 in their recent roundup. Even beating out the Scythe S-Flex and the coveted Nexus. My offer still stands to whoever is interested.

Beam me up Spock!! , I'd like to place an order for 1 unit of the NH-U12F ,please let me know postage costs to East Malaysia, Tawau. Also please let me know your bank details, will pay via maybank2u, once I get the details,thanks for your time.

Cheers

wah, another order come, come place ur order here...

maybe i'll change to the included fan, maybe

some review from spcr. regarding the noctua fan. no wonder so many ppl like it...hehehe...go go noctua

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article695-page4.html#noctua

very true!! it is one of the best 120mm fan you can find around in term of performance / db ratio...

Thanks for your order.. i already added you into the list. Postage to Tawau is around RM15.00 or more.. my banking detail can be found at the first page..

thx ya.

you should! it is a very good fan... you wont regret for sure if u building a silence pc.

thx for the link.. i will add it to the list.

Just a heads up, banked in RM 235, RM220 for the item and RM15 for postage to East Malaysia,Sabah, if shipping is more just send me a PM and I will gladly top up the balance, also thanks for bringing in a killer product!

boss, i still dont have the stock with me. are you sure that you want to pay me in full? hehe... if yes, thanks for the trust...

wah, already banked in the money... hey irangan, what if the orders still didn't reach 12 units after 2 weeks? we still get the item with the same price? or have to wait till it reaches 12 unit


also wanna ask for the cooler without fans... are u sure they can support am2? cause all the reviews that i read stated the cooler with fan that onli supported am2...

This post has been edited by E-J@1: Dec 21 2006, 10:31 PM

if cannot reach 12 units ar, this bulk consider unsuccessful lo.. need to buy 12 units only can good pricing and transport fees..

about the am2, i just check with the official website. seem that NH-U12 DONT come with AM2 mounting. need to purchase that seperately.. only NH-U12F come with all the mounting.

Damn, i just swap my system with my brother's AM2 system...
how much do i have to add to purchase the adapter for AM2
if too expensive, maybe u have to cancel my name on that list... or i could nego with someone who's interested in buying the fan damn

i not bringing the AM2 bracket into malaysia and i dont think it is going to be cheap. you just purchase the fan version and sell the fan to evilnickwong lo. he want to buy the fan only

pm him.

let say it can't reach 12 unit, u still can bring it here, rite? & how much we all have to pay for it?

hopefully, he'll buy it

i set the MQO at 12 units because 1 carton of 12 units inside and the supplier asked me to take at least 12 units, giving me cheaper price and transport fees is lower. so if i take less than 12 units, supplier will charge me higher price and transport fees will be higher due to some reason, the products is from another side of the world . so i dont dare to estimate also.

just hope that this bulk will be a successful one.

hopefully it wil b a successful bulk if can't reach the target, wil u stil bring in? i dun mind to pay more. coz it's realy a great stuff. from dunno til i know this product is existing

i scare need to pay alot more only.. hopefully can get at least 10 unit lo else the transportation fees will kill us. haha.. help me promote it abit lo.. hehe.. anyway thx for u guys support.

Quite interested, but need to wait 12 orders to reach MOQ. :

with your support, sure can reach very soon.. hehehe..

edited: i just posted 3 days already got 4 confirm order, 5 if plus you
so should be not too long only.

This post has been edited by irangan: Dec 22 2006, 01:03 AM

Noctua NH-U12 heatsink came famous ehh?

If i were not to be a watercooling guy, i will surely buy this heatsink...

Pity me...

Ehh, wrong, pity irangan...
Joking Joking...

To be noted, this is the only heatsink in the world that can "truely" support 2 fan without a fuss [this sentence are elaborating those heatsinks that uses some thin wire to lock the fan on the heatsink]

With the help of two fan, this heatsink will surely rock the world...

Err, what am i talking about here?
Even i can't understand the junks that i'm talkin' bout here...

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Dec 22 2006, 01:10 AM

yeah...wat r u stil waiting for...hahaha...come n join our club

What for?
I'm into watercooling now lah...

Being a traitor to a hardcore aircooling heatsink is so much fun...

**Smoking cigarettes... i know irangan would be mad with my words here...



This post has been edited by sHawTY: Dec 22 2006, 01:16 AM

LOL...hahaha..b4 tat, i realy plan to buy watercooling stuff, bt the price is too high le...

thanks for irangan...tat's why i know NOCTUA

This post has been edited by jonjon: Dec 22 2006, 01:17 AM

no hard feeling la.. just bad timing for my bulk. haha...

This heatsink is better than those normal WC. hehe...

This post has been edited by irangan: Dec 22 2006, 06:11 PM

PROMOTION: If you purchase any product from this bulk, you are entitled to purchase a tube of Arctic Silver 5 (3.5g) at RM20. Like those gurus always said, Good heatsink need a Good TIM to show its true shine! Come and have it!

T & C: Each buyer only entitled to purchase one tube.

only 4 ppl now

come on ppl..put some order

you purchase one lo.. more ppl will place the order if you order hehe.. come come support me and purchase a RM20 3.5g AS5 from me

Guys, I will be going to sg for a business @ vacation trip. I wont be around from 23/12/2006 till 26/12/2006. I will reply all the pm and email when i am back. Anyway, if have anything very urgent, call my cell phone. International Roaming is ON

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.. HO HO HO HO HO HO!~!~!

This post has been edited by irangan: Dec 22 2006, 09:30 PM

Irangan asked me to help him bump his thread, i hope that this act is not above the rules...

guys, i am back

eh... still not much response... hopefully things will pick up after christmas

hey bro

put my name in laa for the no fan version..lets get this bulk move

if ermm until time no money can installment?

Just want to ask what is the diffrent btw 2 model..??

just the without fan model can fix 478 socket or both..?

if i buy the without fan model...is that included the 4 fan clip..???

what is the price for :

withfan model add 1 more fan..?(clip included)

without fan model add 2 fan..?(clip included)

one is w/o fan one is with fan

only the w/o fan model can fit s478

both model comes with 4 fan clip

if u wana add fan hav to extra pay..with fan model only comes wid 1 fan..w/o fan as said no fan at all..wana add pay extra but irangan said no bulk for the fans

wah.. safe trader want to ask for installment meh.. cheap stuff only ma. hehe.. if really no money, i can keep the heatsink for you first. pay me only when u got the money but of course i only will release the item when u got the money

anyway thanks alot for your support. i just add your name.


The difference between this two model is:-

No fan ver------- will fit all socket (including 478) EXCEPT AM2. you need to buy the AM2 kit (i not bringing that in for now).

With fan ver----- will fit all socket EXCEPT soc 478. they dont provide the mounting for 478.

Both of the ver come with 4 fan clips (you can mount two fans).

if u want to use for 478, u must get the no fan ver and sorry i am not selling the fan only for now. need to take too many units

This post has been edited by irangan: Dec 25 2006, 09:16 PM

im poor mah wot to do..180 to me alot mah n should not spend anymore but too tempting laa this bulk to resist

now add me got 5 ppl..7 to go!!!

just pay me RM50 as deposit first then i can keep it until you have the cash lo. hehe..

yeah.. got 5 order now.. i think i will place my order when there is 10 ppl ordering. i dont mind keeping 1 or 2 as extra stock i dont want u guys to wait too long.

thanks man!

well lets hope now orders flying in..

no problem... hopefully everything will go smoothly

i want see result then buy hohoh

aledy ter"be;i" ttv from ur result

kayo thermaltake

buy one from me la... sure better than your new TT.. hahaha

then ue kayo plak

since u kayo aledy give me acs for 20..... can?

i not a kaya fella la... a poor working class dude.. that's why u need to support me abit. so that i can earn some extra cash to survive in this harsh environment.

AS5 for RM20 only for bulk customers. sorry

Noctua can beats out a Thermalright XP-120 , here http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews/noctua/testing.htm

Ppl buy Noctua for a reason , its superior cooling effects and
super-quiet fan-operated environment .

Dont think there is a fan-cooled HSF products out there that can operate
like the NH-U12F at 7~8 db and yet still produce optimal cooling effects .

You wont regret buying a Noctua HSF , bro . Especially the NH-12F .

yeah.... fully agree with your statement. btw, it is not 7-8db but 17-18db

thx for your support, zuhair... i added your name to list already..

6 confirm order now.. COME and GET IT!

why does they take an old series of thermalright xp series to do comparison? its not even in production, and last retail price was Rm15x, i dont think its fair to compare it since NOCTUA series is price 2xx above, compare lah Ultra 120 series, baru can correct ni, but from the test on ur site u mention, hmm i feel its so-so only for tat price range.. no offence yah... honest opinion ni..

The thermalright Ultra 120 can perform better than the XP-120 about 4~5 deg.C at load . No doubt about it .

For me I will try to use the the Noctua NH-U12F with an Noctua A.L.N.A. ( Ultra Low noise adapter ; bundled only with NH-U12F )which only generate about 7db~ 8db and still would achieve about 95% efficiency for the cooling operation .

For me the extra 4~5 deg C won't kill your CPU . Unless your CPU is running at something like >75 deg. C .

I bet there is NO fan-cooled HS that can beat the Noctua at this noise level .
NOT even the Ultra-120 with fan .

Again ppl looking at the best cooling solution performance nowadays should look to a
water-cooling system NOT a fan cooling system . Buy the water-cooling
HS from Zalman / Thermaltake and they will beat the daylight out of MOST
of the fan-cooled HS now available in market this include their own brand , Zalman , Thermaltake , Thermalright , or even an Noctua .

I believe ppl who want to buy a Noctua have already understood that they are setting up a ultra -Low noise system and still achieve the optimal cooling effect
for their CPU .

This post has been edited by newbie_pg: Dec 26 2006, 08:01 PM

i support newbie_pg's statement...i plan to build a silent pc...tat's why i buy NOCTUA ultra low noise plus superior performance...best bang come come grab it now...

http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?...eid=2001&page=5
its better to let the actual reviews results speaks for themself,

FIY, the review they using 1600RPM fan for test, hmm, hmm can anyone even hear tat in a closed casing, i wonder,

if it comes down to performance versus low fan rpm ,
i'll opt for performance anytime,

reviewer still used xp120 to compare because it had been proven as one of the best heatsink all time. you are correct about comparing Ultra 120 with Noctua NH-U12. though i dont have the proper review with me, but i dare to say that Noctua NH-U12 and Ultra 120 is on par and Noctua can do it with lesser noisy. that is the beauty of Noctua Heatsink.

if u think the price is expensive, you can get the non fan version and install a high power fan yourself. i am sure Noctua wont lose to any highend heatsink in the market.

it is a very subjective question. in your case, you opt for more performance rather than silence setup. but in my case and most of friend, silence setup is the way to go. Noctua is meant for that sole reason, it can score very high in term of Noise Level / Performance Ratios.

For ppl looking for performance , should consider getting himself a water-cooled
HS instead of fan-cooled . We are talking about low noise set-up here .
Also I believe that for most of us that sets up a pc , the cpu fan is not the only fan inside the casing . HDD and Optical Drive can also gererate some sort of noise. Myself , I use 3 X 120mm L.S. fans for my CM830 ( 1100 rpm Tt fan X 2 ) one from my ACBEL P.S. - 550W ) and still hear some noise coming out . That's how I interpret noise in my usage .

I do not know if a 1600rpm fan cannot generate noise because it is subjective
to different ppl's ears. For me , it is better if I can keep the noise level as low
as possible for my work environment .

Again , ppl looking for cooling performance might have diff interpretation about
noise level , so this debate might well go on for another 5 pages .

I think we should stop debate about performance vs noise level as this is
Noctua NH-U12F we are talking about here . Ppl that want performance
with "his tolerable noise level " can always look else where to get his stuff .

Or maybe start his thread to debate about the top performing HSF . I believe
there is a lot of ppl out there who can give their valuable comments .