Features:
The Noctua NC-U6 is Noctua's debut chipset cooler. Sporting multi-platform compatibility, you should be assured that it will work on your system.

If you've ever seen the Noctua CPU coolers, this reminds me a lot of a shrunk down version of them. Two large U shaped copper heatpipes are placed side by side with 29 thin and long aluminum fins the entire way up them. These aluminum fins provide more than 500cm squared of surface area to help dissipate the heat quickly. For even better heat transfer, Noctua has chosen to solder the fins to the heatpipes unlike most manufacturers who just press the fins on the heatpipes which can lead to reduced contact.

For those installing the cooler in a tight place, it can actually be turned up to 120 degrees. This is great for users who have large aftermarket CPU coolers because I find many of those tend to get in very close quarters with the chipset coolers on some motherboards. The same goes for chipsets that are located in close proximity to the PCI/PCI-E slots.

Installation:
Installation went without a hitch and I found the NC-U6 very easy to install. My motherboard uses the plastic pop-through style of mount to fasten the NC-U6 onto the board and I particularly liked Noctua's retention bracket design for this. Compared to several others I have used in the past I must say this is by far the best design I've used to date. As mentioned earlier in the review this design allows for the NC-U6 to be rotated up to 120 degrees. The mounting bracket you chose must be screwed onto the base. This is done by putting a screwdriver down the hole that goes straight down the middle of all the fins, thus giving you access to the screw hole on the top of the base where the bracket gets placed over.

Because of the flat design this cooler has, the option to mount a fan could be a very easy DIY project to do. For those into hardcore overclocking, that would be a great option to increase the already excellent cooling abilities of the NC-U6.

Conclusion:
Overall, the Noctua NC-U6 makes a great chipset cooler. It's design allows it to work on almost any system with ease. Noctua's attention to detail and manufacturing quality also assures it will perform extremely well for the money. If you're looking to further increase the cooling ability, then a fan could easily be added onto this with a little Do-It-Yourself work.

Pros:
Completely silent design
Multi-platform compatibility
Aluminum fins and heatpipes are designed and installed for maximum heat dissipation

Cons:
Slightly more expensive than some chipset coolers, but, you do get what you pay for