Noctua NF-A14 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (140mm, Brown)
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gothicserpent
> 3 daygreat fans that keep the system cool, really good as chasis fans. this is a good investment if you want to keep the computer running cool for a while.
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SeanT
> 3 dayReceived the fake one and returning it
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Kuk
Greater than one weekIm not fan boy of Noctua, but since moving toward Fractal Design Define R4 i struggle to find 140mm PWM fans, there are some options like Akasa, Noiseblockers, etc, but by fan this were the best that i have tested.
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vespafive
> 3 dayThese are NOT the prettiest fans in the world. Unless brown and cream are your 2 favorite colors, these fans are quite frankly: ugly. HOWEVER, the performance you get from these fans are so so. Keep in mind, theres a science to audible vs. performance when it comes to fans. I really wanted to buy into the hype when it came to these fans. And yes, at full RPMs, the fan is darn near silent. BUT, the CFM for these fans are not something you can ignore if you really want to keep the temps of your case low. If you dont overclock stuff, then this fan is for you. I overclock my GPU and CPU and after doing a few temperature readings, these Noctua case fans actually did worse than the Corsair AF140s. The Corsair fans were louder (and revved up higher in RPM) but at the same time, the CFMs were higher and it showed in the temp readings. Everyones rig is setup differently. I personally wanted to try to see if Noctuas case fans were really worth the hype. And yes, audible-wise, I often caught myself open up my case and peeking with a flashlight to see if they were even spinning (they were). If you can live with higher than average cooling performance with near silent audible, then Noctuas are the fans for you. Im wearing headphones most of the time Im gaming and I just wanted fans that werent too loud YET kept my rig cool.
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Damien H.
> 3 dayEven though these are the made in China variant these fans are still the most quiet fans I have had in a computer. When I was making a new build I decided on both these fans for intake and a Noctua cpu cooler and I have to say they made a loyal buyer at of me. As long as they keep up with this quality and proformance I think Ill be using their fans and coolers for a long time.
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nika ratiani
> 3 dayI bought these back in 2014 and they worked since then. one got some noise and i bought it again. One of the best built fans out there. I dont care about RGB so quality over visuals all the way.
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Xan
> 3 dayThese fans are quiet as heck. If youre building a quiet system or are looking for fans that will last forever, these are worth the extra money. Ive got a windowed case and the brown/tan scheme doesnt match at all. You can definitely tell these are Noctua, haha. Ive heard theyre coming out with black fans which would be nice. Its not worth the effort to change out everything. Love them!
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JL
Greater than one weekThese fans are genuinely amazing. I bought 4 for use in my case to fight the summer heat here in Texas. I have an MSI R9 390 and an i5-4690k with stock cooling in a Fractal Design Define R5 case with glass window. Before I got these fans, the tempered glass on the case would actually get warm during gaming and 3D rendering tasks. After installing the fans, the glass is cool always. The computer sits on the desk right next to my head, and I do not hear the computer even under load when I have my headphones on. These fans live up to the hype and are worth the premium if you can afford them.
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Valliena
> 3 dayBest thing ever happened to your choky air-tight h400i matx case.
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alex montgomery
> 3 daykeeps my computer nice a cool but I have 4 other 120mm and my computer sounds kinda loud. but works great
The NF-A14 is a premium quality quiet 140mm fan with a square frame that complies with Noctua’s AAO(Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) standard. Its square shape and 140mm mounting holes (124.5mm spacing) make it ideal for use on watercooling radiators or as an upgrade for 140mm case fans. Featuring sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A14 further improves the renowned quiet cooling performance of the award-winning NF-P14. The PWM version sports Noctua’s custom designed NE-FD1 IC for fully automatic speed control via 4-pin fan headers and comes with a Low-Noise-Adaptor to reduce the maximum speed during PWM control from 1500rpm to 1200rpm. Its performance-oriented 1500rpm top speed and comprehensive speed control options make the NF-A14 PWM an elite choice for users who strive to strike a perfect balance between excellent cooling capacity and superb quietness of operation, be it on watercooling radiators, on heatsinks or in case ventilation.
Square 140mm frame
The NF-A14"s square 140mm frame with 140mm mounting holes (124.5mm spacing) makes it a premium grade replacement for common 140mm case fans and perfect for use on 140mm water cooling radiators, where its square shape will ensure full coverage and best pressure performance.
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Flow Acceleration ChannelsThe NF-A14 impeller features suction side Flow Acceleration Channels. By speeding up the airflow at the crucial outer blade regions, this measure reduces suction side flow separation and thus leads to better efficiency and lower vortex noise. |
SSO2 BearingThe NF-A14 features the further optimised second generation of Noctua"s renowned, time-tested SSO bearing. With SSO2, the rear magnet is placed closer to the axis to provide even better stabilisation, precision and durability. |
Integrated anti-vibration padsIntegrated anti-vibration pads made from extra-soft silicone minimise the transmission of minute vibrations while maintaining full compatibility with all standard screws and other mounting systems. |
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AAO frame
Noctua"s AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frames feature integrated anti-vibration pads as well as Noctua"s proprietary Stepped Inlet Design and Inner Surface Microstructures, both of which further refine the fan"s performance/noise efficiency.
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| NF-A14 PWM | NF-A14 FLX | NF-A14 ULN | NF-A14 5V PWM | NF-A14 5V | NF-A14 PWM chromax.black.swap | |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 3-pin | 3-pin | 4-pin PWM | 3-pin | 4-pin PWM |
| Voltage | 12V | 12V | 12V | 5V | 5V | 12V |
| RPM | Max: 1500 / Min: 300 | 1200 | 800 | Max: 1500 / Min: 300 | 1500 | Max: 1500 / Min: 300 |
| RPM with L.N.A. | 1200 | 1050 | 650 | - | - | - |
| RPM with U.L.N.A. | - | 900 | - | - | - | - |
| Acoustical Noise | 24,6 dB(A) | 19,2 dB(A) | 11,9 dB(A) | 24,6 dB(A) | 24,6 dB(A) | 24,6 dB(A) |
| Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. | 19,2 dB(A) | 16,4 dB(A) | 9,1 dB(A) | - | - | - |
| Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A. | - | 13,8 dB(A) | - | - | - | - |
| Size | 140x140x25 | 140x140x25 | 140x140x25 | 140x140x25 | 140x140x25 | 140x140x25 |
| Colour | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Black with swappable coloured anti-vibration pads |