Conclusion and Verdict
In conclusion, while the Phanteks PH-TC12LS may not break any records or lead in the leaderboards. The cooler definitely does an adequate job of keeping your CPU temperatures to a respectable temperature, even under an overclock. The main purpose of this cooler is to provide a cooling solution to HTPC and an other cases that may have very limited space to work with. The PH-TC12LS does indeed require very real-estate. The fan is actually the largest part of the cooler. The cooler has six heat-pipes so keeping a CPU temperatures to a respectable degree is not a problem for the Phanteks PH-TC12LS.
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The need for low-profile cooling solutions are on the rise because so many people are converting their Desktop computers into a HTPC. The small compact cases a HTPC is usually installed into can have limited space a requires a cooler of this type. Keeping your CPU components cool can add years of life and the entire system will benefit and run smoother from the lower temperatures.
The Phanteks PH-TC12LS has a MRSP around $42 USD and can be found on Newegg and various other e-tailers. The price point is right for the performance you get out of the Phanteks PH-TH12LS.
Pros:
- Competitive Price
- Super Low Profile
- High Quality Materials
- Easy to Install
- Accessory Bundle
- High Performance Fan
- High Quality Thermal Paste
Cons:
- The cooler could encounter clearence issues with Northbridge heatsink
Final thoughts: The Phanteks PH-TC12LS is low-profile cooler with a big cooling attitude. The installation was hassle free and the PH-NDC thermal paste include from Phanteks is a nice bonus. If you are in the market for a cooler that takes up a minimal amout of space while not making the space in you wallet increase, look no further because the Phanteks PH-TC12LS will meet those demands!
