One of the preferred air cooling manufacturers, Noctua, has introduced the primary CPU cooler in its extremely anticipated Redux sequence, the NH-U12S Redux. The Redux sequence is designed to supply a streamlined and extra inexpensive entry level to a few of Noctua’s hottest (and generally costly) CPU coolers. Noctua additionally launches its NA-FK1 Redux second cooling fan package as an non-obligatory additional.
Focusing on the brand new NH-U12S Redux, Noctua has ‘streamlined’ its earlier NH-U12S cooler by choosing a 4 warmth pipe design as an alternative of 5 on the earlier model. Another distinction is that Noctua has opted out of a soldered interface between the warmth pipes and the cooling fins and provides only one NF-P12 Redux 120 mm cooling fan to cut back general prices.
Noctua additionally has one of many easiest and hottest mounting kits in current occasions, with its SecuFirm2 mounting system, with assist for LGA11xx, LGA15xx, LGA20xx, in addition to Intel’s newest LGA1200 socket. The SecuFirm2 mounting package additionally helps AMD’s AM4 socket. The new Redux sequence has additionally stripped away a number of the pointless fluff to permit a decrease entry-point for customers on a price range however nonetheless on the lookout for related high quality and efficiency ranges.
In addition to the NH-U12S Redux, Noctua has made an non-obligatory 120 mm fan package for programs that demand extra cooling efficiency, the NA-FK1 Redux. The NA-FK1 package contains one matching NF-P12 Redux 1700 rpm cooling fan, with 4 gray anti-vibration pads, a pair of fan mounting clips, a 4-pin PWM Y-cable, and two NA-RC14 low-noise adaptors. Where the unique NH-U12S comes equipped with each cooling followers, the Redux sequence provides customers the choice to buy this individually, which lowers the cooler’s general value.
To enhance its merchandise’ longevity, Noctua contains its NH-U12S Redux in its future mounting improve scheme, which permits customers to request a brand new mounting package if a brand new socket is introduced cooler can formally assist. Noctua is somewhat imprecise in specifying if this service is freed from cost and states that so long as it is technically potential for them to take action, it may make the NH-U12S Redux a superb long-term funding for a present construct and future improve paths.
Noctua additionally features a 6-year restricted guarantee with the NH-U12S Redux and has set an MSRP of $50 and €50, with inventory accessible at its official Amazon retailer from at present. The further NA-FK1 Redux 120 mm fan package can also be accessible at present and has an MSRP of $17/€17.
Source: Noctua
