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#761 - Noctua Cooling Solutions |
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Written by Zach Jeffers
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Sunday, 26 November 2006 |
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Introduction:
When it comes to cooling todays computing technology, an enormous amount of cooling power is quickly becoming the norm. This usually comes at either a high noise or high dollar
downside. Many users choose to go with a water cooling solution and pay the extra cost. Some choose to go with more noise prone
air cooling solutions. Recent advances in heat-pipe and thermal techniques have changed the way we look at air cooling. Enter
Noctua. Who you might say? Noctua is a company based out of Austria and has only has the best quality in mind when manufacturing
their products. Here is a blurb from their website:
"Noctua aims at establishing a new level of quality and performance "Designed in Austria" through paying attention to the users'
needs in a market burdened with all kinds of frills and furbelows and providing sound-optimised premium components, which serve
their purpose in a smart, precise and reliable manner.
Competence through cooperation
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). These connections form the key to the achievement
of our goal: The partnership with the ÖIWV permits the application of scientific measurement instrumentation, methods of
calculation and simulation technology in the R&D process. Rascom's long, customer-oriented experience in developing and
distributing sound-optimised high-end products ensures a clear focus on the users' needs. The use of Kolink's advanced
manufacturing technology and ultra-modern production plants allows us to efficiently implement our technical edge and provide
solutions of the highest standard in quality and performance.
What does Noctua mean?
The little owl, Athene noctua, is the symbol of the Greek goddess Athene, who represents wisdom, science and strategy. She has a
marked preference for the most clever among the Greek heroes, like Odysseus, who endure their adventures by the use of savvy
consideration instead of mere force. Until today, the owl symbolises intelligence and prudence, its manlike face emblematises
attentiveness and communication. We from Noctua follow the suit of its calm and accurate observation in the dark, its soundless
flight as well as the effective, economical use of its powers and precise attack." ~Noctua.at
Noctua is not well known on this side of the International Date Line, but they have an obvious strategy to prove themselves a
competitor in the cooling market! Noctua is clearly focused on silent cooling combined with the best of construction. Noctua has
sent us their NH-U12F heat sink and their NH-S12 series fans for review. Let's see how they stack up against more commonly known
brands!
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