AeroZ Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) Hi, I'd like to change out my current Thermaltake Mini Typhoon cooler for something newer and better so that I could use it for another few years. First choice would be Noctua NH-U9B SE2 $80 And second choice would be Cooler Master Hyper N520 $60 Is the Noctua cooler worth the extra 20 bucks or I'm better off with the CM one? Thanks! Edited July 26, 2011 by AeroZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drdeath Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 I have a Scythe Susanno that performs as well as the D-14 I am looking to get rid of. P.M. me..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syngensmyth Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 I last used a Noctua NH-D14, which is a little different than the one you are looking at. The quality was the best I have ever seen in a heatsink. Even the packaging was amazing. Fans were very quiet. All was easy to install. It was humongous and I am accustomed to big coolers. Noctua costs a little more but may be worth it for quality and quiet. I've never used a Hyper. Either would do the job but I would buy Noctua again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean25 Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Hi, I'd like to change out my current Thermaltake Mini Typhoon cooler for something newer and better so that I could use it for another few years. First choice would be Noctua NH-U9B SE2 $80 And second choice would be Cooler Master Hyper N520 $60 Is the Noctua cooler worth the extra 20 bucks or I'm better off with the CM one? Thanks! I have the ub9 se running on my i7 2600k @ 4.8ghz and temps are 29c at idle and mid to late 50's in prime 95, epic cooler for it's size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkilway Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Unbelievable price for a solid cooler. Fry's has the Cooler Master Hyper 212+ for only $24.99, but wait!!! There's more!!! Fry's is also offering a $10 mail-in rebate. The rebate states that today is the last day for qualifying purchases, so if you want in on the deal - do it now. A CM Hyper 212 + for only $14.99 plus shipping/handling, after rebate, is a pretty sweet deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drdeath Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 That may be in store only? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
airman Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Noctuas are excellent coolers, I can promise you that. Just depends on whether or not you're willing to spend the dough. I can't speak for the Cooler Master N520, I've done a review on the N620 and it was potent for its size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatochobit Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 buying a noctua is a really dumb idea unless you plan to push a maximum air cooled overclock or don't own an air conditioner considering you have a Q6600, you should probably save some money for a new processor next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drdeath Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 buying a noctua is a really dumb idea unless you plan to push a maximum air cooled overclock or don't own an air conditioner considering you have a Q6600, you should probably save some money for a new processor next year there is always one in the crowd.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkilway Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 That may be in store only? Fine print on the rebate form: Valid at participating Fry's Electronics Stores and Frys.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroZ Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 I ordered Noctua NH-U9B SE2. It'll work perfectly when I upgrade my mobo, cpu and ram. So it's a long term investment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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