Phanteks PH-TC12LS & PH-TC14S CPU Cooler Reviews

Posted April 17, 2015 by Kenny in Cooling

Overview

Hardware: Cooling

Manufacturer: Phanteks

Price at time of Review: PH-TC14S - $44.99 w/ $5 MIR at newegg.com PH-TC12LS - $36.99 w/ $5 MIR at newegg.com

WHAT WE LIKED:

Great Simplistic Aesthetics, Quiet Fans, High Quality Parts

WHAT WE DISLIKED:

Performance under overclocking votlages

BOTTOM LINE:

We have to say that Phanteks did a great job overall with both coolers aesthetically. while the performance standard for both cooler perform as we expected them to we did have some minor nit picks about them. But none that would draw us away from these coolers. Pricing on both coolers are competitive

by Kenny

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Introduction

Phanteks has recently started to branch out with more products to add to their already popular name; they have set a standard in the cooling market with some of today’s top performing air coolers. The quality and superb performance reputation they have built, helps keep the air cooling market competitive and creates a leveled playing field with other top contenders like Noctua, be quiet!, NZXT and Cooler Master.

In the past, we have seen some pretty unique air coolers from Phanteks. With features from beefy tower style coolers to color matching heatsinks, Phanteks has a style that fits everyone’s needs. Today…we are going to be looking at 2 new coolers that not only looks aesthetically pleasing, but have a price point that can fit anyone’s budget. We have for you today the Phanteks PH-TC12LS and Phanteks PH-TC14S.

About Phanteks

“Phanteks was founded from a group of engineers with a total of 20 years of international experience in thermal solutions. They paired up with a Dutch design team and established Phanteks in 2007. Phanteks venture into the CPU cooling industry with two goals in mind, high-end quality and innovative products in thermal solutions. As a relatively young company, we strive to develop top quality and superior products. Our Phanteks Design Team is situated in the Netherlands and consists of creative researchers, designers and developers whose only desires are to bring the latest cutting edge technology to you. We are continuously pursuing excellence in thermal solutions so that we can develop and bring satisfaction to the enthusiasts and computer users everywhere. Our goal is very simple, to be the best in the industry.”

Moving on, let’s first look at the package and specifications of both Phanteks Coolers.