

It”s quite obvious that Noctua released the NH-U12S Redux to compete directly with the popular Cooler Master 212 EVO. Unlike the regular NH-U12S which ships with an NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-U12S Redux does not come with an NT-H1 thermal compound but Noctua has pre-applied the thermal paste for a one time use.Another difference between the two coolers is that the NH-U12S Redux lacks any accessories such as an extra low-noise-adaptor and fan clips for a second fan installation. Having the heatpipes soldered to the fins allows the cooler to quickly transfer the heat away.

You are watching: Noctua nh-u12s vs hyper 212 evoįirst, the NH-U12S Redux comes with four heatpipes versus the five in the NH-U12S and the heatpipes in the Redux are not soldered to the fins. People often complain about the price of Noctua”s products but the NH-U12S Redux retails for $50 which makes it much more affordable than the regular NH-U12S that sells for $70.In order for Noctua to hit the $50 price-point, they had to make a few compromises in the design of the cooler and also omit some of the extra accessories that normally come in the box when you buy a Noctua product. Noctua recently released the NH-U12S Redux which is a streamlined and affordable version of the popular NH-U12S.
