Verdict and Conclusion
To sum up: I’m pleased with everything thus far. Is it the best I’ve ever used? No, but for around $55 it is one of the better CPU Coolers
If I had managed to squeeze a few more degress than I got at the two fastest settings, I’d say it’s worth suffering through. Still, we all have to draw the line somewhere, and I’m afraid I just couldn’t stand more than a few minutes without straining my ears.
Searching on Amazon, you can get Thermaltake’s other monster cooler – the Frio Advanced CPU Cooler for $59.00. So if the NiC 5 costs $55.00, then it’s defintely worth considering, especially if it can handle 230W.
Pros:
- Works with all Intel and AMD sockets.
- Average to above-average cooling quality.
- Easy installation.
- Effortless fan removal w/ one adaptor for both cables.
Cons:
- Noisy
Final Words. Based on everything, I feel the Untouchable is mostly-deserving of its title. It makes good on its promises and gives you what you’d expect for the price. That alone is deserving of a passing rating since it’s often hard to come by a good cooler that doesn’t make you feel like a frivolous or selfish spender for wanting a little extra strength out of your hardware.
SCORE
8.2/10
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