Noctua NH-L12Sx77 – Design
As I mentioned at the beginning, the new model features a larger number of heat pipes – while the predecessor had 4, the L12Sx77 has 6. According to Noctua's ratings of coolers, the cooling performance has increased by nearly 12%. The design remains almost the same, with a fan at the bottom of the cooler, which measures 120x120x15mm, blowing warm air away from the motherboard. The logic here is clear: most ITX cases have perforated side panels, significantly preventing the accumulation of warm air inside the case. If you want even more space between the motherboard and the cooler, you can move the fan to the top of the cooler.
The ends of the heat pipes are not the usual "pointed" style but are nicely rounded.
For comparison NH-L12 vs NH-L12Sx77
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