I have fond memories of using Noctua products on my first real foray into performance PC building. I saved up my money from a part time job and bought a new PC along with a Noctua NH-U12F, one of their earlier products.
Over the years the cooler has done me proud, but once I upgraded to a quad it struggled in my case setup, and I had to let it go. I still have it, in a box here. If I won a new cooler in the competition I'd be willing to send the NH-U21F to one of the runners up for nothing, it's still got plenty of life left in it for someone, I'd be happy to spread the Noctua love that little bit further. I'd like to know it was going to a good home where it'll be put to good use!
Here's an image of the cooler ready to cool my old E6750. Served me brilliantly, and I really wanted a new Noctua high end cooler (this was the best at the time!) but I couldn't afford it as I wasn't working regularly any more.
It's difficult (if not, impossible!) to beat the quality and performance of Noctua products, anyone who wins one is very lucky indeed, the NH-D14 is an awesome cooler and unrivalled in it's class. I'd check it fits in your case first though! I would love to win one, hence the post here. Great competition OC3D, really impressed!
Onwards..............
Now, not everyone likes the colour scheme of Noctua products, but I think it's important for branding and distinction. I don't think they look bad to be honest. Take a look at these brilliant new branding and promotional ideas (Noctua feel free to use them if you want!):
Sponsor a Noctua Penguin! What could be
cooler? Notice how this penguin looks a little cold. Why is that? Well, many would say it's because of the difficult, harsh environmental conditions, but they're wrong. This is a Noctua pengiun, so he's very chilly indeed! You can tell the Noctua penguins apart from normal ones as they are beige and brown:
OK, so perhaps the penguin idea was a little cruel, we would have to paint them, and I'm not sure how easy it is to even catch one, they look like slippery customers!
Fear not, as I always have more ideas.
I propose simple, yet decidedly subtle branding on important members of society.
Take this image of the 38th Governor of California - no doubt a very important man and seen on TV everywhere. Observe the subtle Noctua branding across the forehead and imagine the exposure to your products! Arranging this may be pricey, but it should pay for itself, eventually.
I've also noticed the Noctua company logo is an owl? Some sort of owl triangle circuit board thing, in short, it's not clear. How about some clarification of what Noctua means? Since it is indeed a type of owl, and owls are known for being particularly trustworthy (not to mention expert air coolers), I present an alternative logo below. This owl looks worth trusting no? The cursory wink and reassuring 'thumbs-up' make you feel like you're in a good place. You can trust Noctua owl.
Hopefully you can look past the crude image manipulation and occasional faux-pas and see your future Noctua!
I await your reply with anticipation.