Noctua NH-C14S
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fan, on body, fan: 1, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
fan, on body, fan: 1, 92 mm, depth 14 mm, 2200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
fan, on body, fan: 1, 200 mm, depth 30 mm, 800 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, AM4, Intel: 775, 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 2, 140 mm, 1500 rpm, maximum TDP 220 W, height: 165 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
fan, on body, fan: 1, 80 mm, depth 25 mm, 2200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
fan, on body, fan: 1, 40 mm, depth 20 mm, 5000 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, Intel: 775, 1150, 1155/1156, 1366, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 1, 120 mm, 1850 rpm, maximum TDP 88 W, height: 70 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
fan, on body, fan: 1, 140 mm, depth 25 mm, 1200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 140 mm, depth 25 mm, 1500 rpm, height: 168 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 1, 92 mm, 2500 rpm, maximum TDP 65 W, height: 34 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, 2000 rpm, height: 158 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
fan, on body, fan: 1, 40 mm, depth 20 mm, 5000 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
Model overview based on user reviews
The Noctua NH-C14S is a high-quality cooler designed for CPUs, featuring a substantial heatsink that effectively dissipates heat. It includes a comprehensive set of accessories such as thermal paste, a speed-reducing adapter, additional mounts, and a screwdriver. The cooler operates quietly even under load, maintaining a stable temperature, and comes with a 6-year warranty. While its price might be a consideration, users report satisfaction with its performance. The cooler offers two mounting options, allowing flexibility in setup, although one option may block a memory slot. In practical use, it keeps CPU temperatures between 30 to 36 degrees Celsius, even in warmer conditions, and remains inaudible during operation.
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High-quality cooler. It has a hefty heatsink that dissipates heat very well. It comes with a great set of small accessories (thermal paste, an adapter for reducing speed, additional mounts for the cooler, screwdriver). Even under CPU load, it operates quietly and the temperature barely changes from normal. Operates quietly. 6-year warranty. The only downside could be its price. Other than that, no complaints. use Noctua NH-C14S month or more i recommend it should buy |
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liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 2000 rpm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1366, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, 2000 rpm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, TR4, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, backlight, UV glow, backplate mount
liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 3000 rpm, UV glow, backplate mount
liquid cooling, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 3, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1800 rpm, maximum TDP 350 W, UV glow, backplate mount
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM2/AM3/FM1/FM2, AM4, Intel: 775, 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, fan: 2, 140 mm, 1500 rpm, maximum TDP 220 W, height: 165 mm, magnetic bearing, UV glow, backplate mount
fan, on body, fan: 1, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1200 rpm, quiet (<20 dB), magnetic bearing, UV glow
air cooler, per processor, AMD: AM4, AM5, Intel: 1150, 1155/1156, 2011 v3, 2066, 1151/1151 v2, 1200, 1700 1851, fan: 2, 120 mm, depth 25 mm, 1500 rpm, height: 154 mm, UV glow, backplate mount
Worked for a year on a stock cooler. The noise and whining under load were annoying.
I took a long time choosing a cooler, and I picked this one.
It has two mounting options (A and B), either with the pipes facing down or towards the memory sticks.
If the pipes face down, one memory slot gets blocked.
In my setup, the pipes face the memory sticks. All 4 slots are available with no obstructions.
There's an adapter that reduces the RPM. The cooler works very quietly; I can't hear it.
CPU temperature: between 30 to 36 degrees (I monitored the temperature from May to June)
At the time of writing, it's +30 on the thermometer, and the CPU is at +36.