Noctua (company)
Noctua is an Austrian computer hardware manufacturer of CPU coolers and computer fans primarily for the enthusiast market. The company was founded in 2005 and is a joint venture between Austrian company Rascom Computer Distribution GmbH and the Taiwanese Kolink International Corporation.
Industry | Computer |
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Founded | 2005 |
Headquarters | |
Products | Computer cooling |
Website | www.noctua.at |
Noctua is a highly regarded manufacturer in the enthusiast market[1][2][3][4][5][6] and has, according to their official website, received more than 3,000 awards for their products.[7]
The name "Noctua" refers to the scientific name of the little owl, Athene noctua (hence the owl found in the company's logo), which in Greek mythology stands for intelligence and wisdom, as well as known for its soundless flight and the effective, economical use of its powers and precise attack.[8]
Products
Noctua product line includes:
- CPU coolers
- Computer fan
- Thermal compound
See also
Design
Noctua's computer fan products are well-known for their brown and beige color scheme, but have recently come out with more common color schemes under the Chromax brand.[9]
References
- Wesley Fink. "Noctua NH-U12P: Top Performance AND Silence". anandtech.com.
- "Noctua NH-U9B CPU Cooler Review". hardwarecanucks.com. Archived from the original on 2017-12-04. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
- "Noctua NH-C12P SE14 CPU Cooler". TweakTown. 14 January 2010.
- Thomas Soderstrom. "Noctua NH-D14". Tom's Hardware.
- "Noctua NH-D14 flagship dual-fan CPU cooler". silentpcreview.com.
- "Noctua NH-D14 HSF Review - The Best CPU Cooler Ever? - Legit Reviews". Legit Reviews.
- "Noctua.at - sound-optimised premium components "Designed in Austria"!". noctua.at.
- "Noctua Mean". noctua.at.
- "Noctua Chromax Product Site".