Reddit reviews Noctua NF-A14 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (140mm, Brown)

Noctua NF-A14 PWM, 4-Pin Premium Quiet Cooling Fan (140mm, Brown) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CP6QLY6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GYsADbKCQ4AZB

Noctua is pretty much to go to for fans from what ive seen. Basic no LEDs and in my opinion faily ugly but they are huge among people I've spoken.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VKVZ1A/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_1_w
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CP6QLY6/ref=s9_acsd_al_bw_c_x_1_w

Edit: links and such

Here you go! They don’t get any better than these.

Noctua 140mm Premium Quiet Quality Fan with AAO Frame Technology (NF-A14 PWM)

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CP6QLY6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AquUBbAYX9Y2Q

Brown, $21. Black $24. Does math work differently where you're from?

As u/OC2k16 said I use an aftermarket CPU cooler.

Started with a Huge Zalman air cooler: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zalman-Heatsink-135mm-CNPS9900-Blue/dp/B0046Y79HS

I then upgraded/sidegraded (similar temps, quieter) to a NZXT Kraken https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Computers-Accessories/NZXT-X41-140mm-Kraken-Water-Cooler/B00MA5V72I/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1491423661&sr=1-1&keywords=kraken+x41

I can't remember the exact thermal paste, it may be MX2. Currently running at around 37c with chrome, steam spotify etc running. Under full load it doesn't go above 50c.

Also, your case/cooler fans make a huge difference. I run 6x 140mm Noctua fans:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Noctua-NF-A14-PWM-case-fan/dp/B00CP6QLY6/ref=sr_1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1491423889&sr=1-6&keywords=noctua

2x on the radiator in push pull, 1 on roof, one on base and 2 in my intake. Case fans are all controlled by a Bitfenix Recon fan controller, running 3rd party controller software called Phoebetria. PC is silent when not under load.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BitFenix-Recon-controllers-Active-Sensor/dp/B008BZTL38/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1491423992&sr=1-1&keywords=bitfenix+recon

I have all of this inside a Fractal Design R4 case. Amazing fan locations, space, cable management and it has dampening material to reduce noise.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fractal-Design-Define-Case-Computer/dp/B009XLMYJC/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1491424131&sr=1-1&keywords=R4

Case shot: http://imgur.com/cJcVlO7

Controller : http://imgur.com/5hmQidi

I've still got the nocuta fans I purchased in 2010 in my main rig. They never get noisy over time, and while are the definition of "not cheap" are also the prime example of "buy a good tool once"

https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-A14-PWM-Premium-Cooling/dp/B00CP6QLY6/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1X0E4S87BX5XK&keywords=noctua+140mm&qid=1568256975&sprefix=noctua+%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-3

Noctua is probably the best for silence.

NF-F12

NF-A14

They'll provide great cooling at very low RPMs, which render them virtually inaudible.

Edit: I can't provide any input into corsairs fans as i don't own them, but after owning [noctuas] for a while, the color scheme doesn't bother me one bit when i get confused if my system is even powered on :p. Gotta get close and listen for the harddisk.

Thanks once again.

I just thought my case only supported 120, i thought i read that somewhere.. Clearly i was wrong.
I'm a little confused about why the person in the post has the top fan as an intake. Would it be ok to just leave it as exhaust?

I am going to go ahead and purchase 2 of these 140mm fans for front intake.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00CP6QLY6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1Z5H6ZGWCMTNX&psc=1

Anyone still here? Looking to add a case fan to my fractal define mini. I want to add it to the top to suck in air, and I have the choice of either 120mm or 140mm. Looking at two noctua fans, the s12a pwm or the a14 pwm. Which should I go with?

Edit: Right now I only have the stock fans that came with my case, I want to add at least one more right now for some positive air pressure.

What about this one?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C9EYVGY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1Z5H6ZGWCMTNX&psc=1

And two of these?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CP6QLY6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1Z5H6ZGWCMTNX&psc=1

The reason to swap the fans is more for noise, not performance.

If you don't care about aesthetics (or if Noctua's color scheme doesn't bother you) get these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CP6QLY6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Or seek out an alternative with similar esteem. Noctua is about as good as it gets, but there are at least a couple other brands out there that give them a run for their money.

I have these on a Corsair h115i and they work like a charm, though that's hardly surprising.

Alright, so I need help with my terrible airflow.

As you can see in my setup, the metal tips of the CPU cooler poke out. I have a micro motherboard and case, meaning no luxury of closing my case with a full sized CPU cooler. So, I don't know what fan to purchase here. Or if I should even be concerned about closing my case.

For 4 years I've been able to run games (BF1, Witcher 2, etc) with zero heat problems using the exact setup as above, minus the lack of fan on the bottom. But in the past 6 months my computer has been crashing due to cpu overheating. So, I guess its age is catching up, dunno.

Now, I'm replacing the fan here with a Noctua-A14.
Ill also be buying Silver 5 thermal paste and redoing the connection.

Any advice, help please.

Thanks for the feedback.

I am planning on switching the front stock 120mm fan to the top rear slot and buying 2x 140mm fans for the front.

How see-through is the front of the Meshify C? I was debating buying the brown Noctua fan here since it seems to have the best reviews, but I don't want to see it through the front of the case.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CP6QLY6/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

Is this fan the same as the chromax.black.swap one, but just brown instead of black?

I have an H115i and it's radiator is 280mm not 240mm. You need 140mm fans like these are what I have.

Would also prefer the NF-A14 for a intake case fan...
But actually the NF-P14s is not that bad compared to the NF-A14, so if you cant afford the A14, just go with the P14s:

> NF-P14s PWM - 1500RPM 25,8dB/A 133,7m3/h 1,91mm/H2O

> NF-A14 PWM - 1500RPM 24,6dB/A 140,2m3/h 2,08mm/H2O

would this work? i dont know which one to get from Noctua

Correct link:

https://www.amazon.ca/Premium-Quality-Technology-NF-A14-PWM/dp/B00CP6QLY6/

However Noctua and Amazon.ca is out of stock that's why you only see third party seller pricing currently.

But do you need to configure them to do that (change their speed depending on the temps) or do they have a "standard profile" in which automatically reduce speeds with lower loads and increase with higher loads?

For example, this Noctua goes from 300 to 1500rpm but it does that by itself or do I need to set it up on the BIOS? In the description says "automatic speed control" but I don't really know how it works.

I'd possibly be interested in both NF-A14 PWM. Is price negotiable? They can be purchased on Amazon for $44. Link

I use a few of these Noctua fans, super quiet and great airflow. Not purple or black though.

For my CPU, I've had this Cooler Master for a long time. Affordable, quiet, and works great.

Which of these two are quietest?

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Quality-Technology-NF-A14-PWM/dp/B00CP6QLY6

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=1YF-001D-00006

Yep they are! Well you've got a solid full tower case so I'd go:
Top: 2x 200mm.
Front: 1x 200mm.
Bottom: 2x 140mm .
Rear: 1x 140mm.
Side: 1x 200mm (leave the included one in here).

Noctua fans are known to be the best out there but don't come in 200mm. so grab 3x 140mm of either:

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Quality-Technology-NF-A14-PWM/dp/B00CP6QLY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457741282&sr=8-1&keywords=noctua+fan+140mm

http://www.amazon.com/Bearing-Cooling-NF-A14-iPPC-3000-PWM/dp/B00KFCRF1A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1457741282&sr=8-2&keywords=noctua+fan+140mm

And grab 3x 200mm: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MegaFlow-200-Computer/dp/B008G3OLRQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1457741261&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=200mm+fan&psc=1

When i did it my goal was low noise. I think i went with the 1500rpm ones. My server rack is quieter than my gaming computer (which is also really quiet).
https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-A14-PWM-Premium-Cooling/dp/B00CP6QLY6/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=noctua+140mm&qid=1550558188&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Also if you're using supermicro PSUs grab the sq version on eBay. Pretty cheap and dead quiet. Supermicro 1.2kw sq. Verify it fits the Pdu on your case. If it doesn't, you can dremel them to fit. Probably not the best thing to tell someone else to do, but I've done it on 4 PSUs so far, both running well for 2 years now.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PWS-1K28P-SQ-SUPERMICRO-1280W-1U-REDUNDANT-POWER-SUPPLY/182499077704?epid=857614876&hash=item2a7dcaee48:g:4UEAAOSwme1bqn6x:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!28314!US!-1&redirect=mobile

More info on the dremel, but again most people will tell you not to do it for your safety.
https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/supermicro-sq-power-supply-1280w-59.7726/

I believe the 900 watt version requires no modification, but costs more

• 120mm case fan
  
• 120mm radiator fan
  
• 140mm case/radiator fan
  
  The 120mm are split into two different models for case or radiator fans. The 140mm can be used for both.

✓ I'd figure turning up the other case fans would improve temps a little (not enough to go into intensive games of course, but to just drop a few degrees.) I'm using an AS Rock mobo and the software is kinda clunky- was hoping there'd be something with profile settings. If anything, I might just go to BIOS if it becomes a problem.

I'm probably gonna spring for these Noctuas. I wanted to go for the be quiet! fans (to match my case and the fans I already have), but I can't afford the $10 difference for aesthetic :'3. Thanks for the reply~!

Here's a link to the fans I use on my case. I have two of these. One exhausts out the top, the other out the back.

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Quality-Technology-NF-A14-PWM/dp/B00CP6QLY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524015625&sr=8-1&keywords=noctua+140+pwm

Think I'm gonna end up going with three of these: https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-A14-PWM-Premium-Cooling/dp/B00CP6QLY6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=NF-A14+PWM&qid=1563952412&s=electronics&sr=1-3

What do you think of two Noctua NF-A14's for a push pull on this radiator?

So this would be the most quiet one https://www.amazon.de/Noctua-NF-A14-PWM/dp/B00CP6QLY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464928575&sr=8-1&keywords=140mm+noctua+nf-a14+pwm

[$23.68 Amazon Prime], $22 with free shipping non-Prime

[Newegg...] let's don't talk about Newegg's prices.

I'm more interested in [these], which are $19 a piece, since I don't really care about the PWM feature.

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Going with the SFX internal PSU mount?

Here's the slim Noctua fans I recommend for the top, will need the "Top Mount Bracket" to mount two of these.

https://www.newegg.com/noctua-nf-a12x15-pwm-case-fan/p/1YF-000T-00091

On the rear get one of the NF-A9:

https://www.newegg.com/noctua-nf-a9-pwm-case-fan/p/N82E16835608070

Then for intake I would get two of the 140mm A14 fans

https://smile.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-A14-PWM-Premium-Cooling/dp/B00CP6QLY6

Can of course sub these for any brand, I think be quiet! fans are the next best option.

Here's Noctua's 120 mm and 140 mm case fans for reference. They're a bit pricier than standard fans, but they do push some air and personally I like the brown/tan coloring.

I had a Corsair H60 AIO / closed loop water cooler before, but from everything I can tell good air cooling will beat cheap liquid cooling solutions. When my liquid cooler was at 3+ years - and not wanting to push it past its life span and risk any catastrophic failures like I've seen people post on reddit - I decided to switch back to air cooling using all Noctua fans. Couldn't be happier with them.