Silent Chipset Coolers: Noctua NC-U6 and Coolink Mainboard Silencer

Introduction

Nowadays more and more features are crammed into the North Bridge chipset to cater for the newer multi-core processor which puts more strain on the chipset, and as we all know the more load on any chip will generate more heat,and heat is the enemy of performance.

Some high end motherboards have copper based heatpipe technology which draws heat away from both the south bridge and north bridge chipsets to the back of the system but these are usually on more expensive brands. What about motherboards with standard chipset cooling such as a stock heatsink, these are usually insufficient and you can probably feel temperatures of over 50°C on them. Those that are assisted by fans generate more noise which you really can do without.

I guess the solution is to look for replacement chipset cooler that does the job and does it quietly. Two contenders for this months cooling review on chipset cooling are Noctua NC-U6 and Coolink Mainboard Silencer, lets find out more about them...

About Noctua
Noctua is a brand name for a three companies working together one which was established in 1996 a Korean cooling specialist Kolink Int. Corp. and an Austrian Institute for Heat Transmission and Fan Technology, established in 2004, and also a distribution company Rascom. So this proves that Noctua are very new in this market, but the experience behind these companies could work to their advantage.

Since Noctua are new, their range of products are limited at the moment to heatsinks and fans, but they put all the effort in to consumer needs as their mission statement suggests...

"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."

About Coolink

Coolink is a brand of the Kolink International Corporation and stands for an effective conjunction of no-frills performance, excellent quality and attractive pricing. Coolink - the direct link to affordable high-end cooling!

"Kolink International Corporation is a cooling specialist established in 1996 and well known among industry insiders. Throughout the years, Kolink designed and manufactured many top-performing heat-sinks under various brand names that succeeded in international markets. An experienced R&D team and ultra-modern production plants in Taiwan ensure continuous progress, efficient manufacturing conditions and strict quality standards."