Phanteks PH-TC14CS_RD CPU Cooler Review

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Summary and Comments

So there you have the Phanteks PH-TC14CS_RD CPU cooler in all its beauty and cooling performance glory. This is a cooler that is made very well and performs admirably. If you’re looking for something to keep your system cool and remain quiet while doing so then this is the cooler for you. The PH-TC14CS can be run or installed in varying configurations depending on your needs which is something I think everyone can appreciate.

Installation can be tricky and time consuming, but in the end it’s worth it.

There might be some issues with certain motherboard and them limiting your installation options, so be sure to check how much space is around your CPU socket before thinking about this cooler. I got it installed, but I could install it only one way.

I like the fact that you can use one or two fans and not have much of a
performance difference. Using just the top fan allows you to use larger style
ram which I think enthusiasts can appreciate.

The price of the PH-TC14CS CPU Cooler is about $80 and for what you get and what it can do it’s worth the cost. It’s also available in several colors so you’ve got choices for your preference or even to match the color scheme of your system.

DragonSteelMods gives the Phanteks PH-TC14CS a 4.5 out of 5 score and our Editor’s Choice Award.

  

Pros:

  • +Excellent performance
  • +Aesthetically pleasing
  • +Several color options
  • +Very well made
  • +Fans run quiet
  • +Can use larger style ram when using single fan

Cons:

  • -Can be rather difficult and time consuming to install
  • -Basically must remove motherboard from case
  • -Might not fit on motherboard with larger heatsinks near CPU socket
  • -Installation options can be limited depending on motherboard configuration

 

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