The Tuniq Propeller 120, on the whole was a decent cooler but fell short of its main competitor. Prior to testing it, the cooler looked promising featuring many of the characteristics that made the Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme successful, such as the Core Contact Technology, 8mm thick heat pipes and a high RPM 120mm fan. The main problem is that the surface area of each fin was too small for efficient heat dissipation and adding to the fact tower coolers generally make better use of the airflow in a case, the top down design has no chance against the "big guns".

If we look at it from the perspective of its target market, the propeller becomes a more appealing product. Without being restrictive thanks to its size, it should fit in most smaller cases and will keep even the most power hungry processors cool and stable at stock speeds. The problem it faces is Noctua who have considered the size more thoroughly. Sitting 11mm lower than the Propeller, it has the advantage of being compatible with a larger variety of cases and it does that without sacrificing cooling performance. In terms of aesthetics though, the Tuniq retain its crown, delivering a nicely finished product that will be an attractive addition to anyone's computer. The main deciding factor for getting this cooler is the price and looking online, it's priced $5 less than the NH-C12P non SE14 at $62.99. Based on that, Tuniq faces stiff competition.

Pros
[+]Aesthetically pleasing
[+]Excellent compatibility with modern motherboards
[+]Quiet and inclusion of a manual fan controller
[+]Easy to install
[+]Decent performance at stock speed

Cons
[-]Taller than the Noctua NH-C12P SE14
[-]Unable to maintain an overclocked CPU
[-]Price
[-]Small radiators