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Compare Noctua NL-LC1-42 vs Cooler Master Hyper 212 Spectrum V3

The main differences between Noctua NL-LC1-42 and Cooler Master Hyper 212 Spectrum V3 are in Supported Sockets, Liquid Cooler, Noise Level and Fan RPM.
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Brand
Noctua
Brand
Cooler Master
Model
NL-LC1-42
Model
RR-S4NA-17PA-R1
Release Date
📅 June 2026
Release Date
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Compatible PC parts
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Supported Sockets
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • LGA1700
  • LGA1851
Supported Sockets
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • LGA1150
  • LGA1151
  • LGA1155
  • LGA1156
  • LGA1200
  • LGA1700
  • LGA1851
Liquid Cooler
Yes
Liquid Cooler
No
Radiator Size
420 mm
Radiator Size
-
Noise Level
24.8 dB
Noise Level
27.2 dB
Fan RPM
0 - 1500 RPM
Fan RPM
650 - 1750 RPM
Height
70 mm
Height
152 mm

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Noctua NL-LC1-42:

  • Generally quieter under full load

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Reasons to buy the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Spectrum V3:

  • 93% cheaper, you can save $259.96
  • Supports the following socket formats: LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200

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