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So I was making a case design and debating on slightly increasing the size to put 140mm instead of 120mm radiators in the case, one of reasons I was weary is because the lack of options in the 140mm radiator fan section when compared to 120mm fans. So I went to Noctua's website and I came across a NF-A14 PWM (which i guess came out rescently). These fans dont have quiet as much static pressure as the NF-F12's but offer about 50% more airflow. I almost think a 140mm radiator is worth it now, although I would have to sell some NF-F12's and Alphacool radiators. You guys think I should make the case slightly larger and go with a 280 radiator? One thing is I would not have a 5.25" bay but this is not a big deal seeing as how I rarely use it anyways and I could buy one that plugs in via USB for when I do need one.

 

NF-A14 PWM Specifications:

Link to Fan on Noctua's Website Website: http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=65&lng=en&set=2

Size 140x140x25 mm
Connector 4-pin PWM
Bearing SSO2
Blade Geometry A-Series with Flow Acceleration Channels
Frame Technology AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation)
Rotational Speed (+/- 10%) 1500 RPM
Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) 1200 RPM
Min. Rotational Speed (PWM) 300 RPM
Airflow 140,2 m³/h
Airflow with L.N.A. 115,5 m³/h
Acoustical Noise 24,6 dB(A)
Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. 19,2 dB(A)
Static Pressure 2,08 mm H2O
Static Pressure with L.N.A. 1,51 mm H2O
Max. Input Power 1,56 W
Max. Input Current 0,13 A
Voltage 12 V
MTBF > 150.000 h
Scope of Delivery Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
4-Pin Y-Cable
30cm Extension Cable
4 Vibration-Compensators
4 Fan Screws
Warranty 6 years
 
NF-F12 Specifications:

Size 120x120x25 mm

Connector 4-pin PWM
Bearing SSO2
Blade Geometry Heptaperf™
Frame Technology Focused Flow™
Rotational Speed (+/- 10%) 1500 RPM
Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) 1200 RPM
Min. Rotational Speed (PWM) 300 RPM
Airflow 93,4 m³/h
Airflow with L.N.A. 74,3 m³/h
Acoustical Noise 22,4 dB(A)
Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. 18,6 dB(A)
Static Pressure 2,61 mm H2O
Static Pressure with L.N.A. 1,83 mm H2O
Max. Input Power 0,6 W
Max. Input Current 0,05 A
Voltage 12 V
MTBF > 150.000 h
Scope of Delivery
Low-Noise Adapter (L.N.A.)
4-Pin Y-Cable
30cm Extension Cable
4 Vibration-Compensators
4 Fan Screws
Warranty 6 years

 

 

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If noctua could also make black fans, that would be awesome!

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If noctua could also make black fans, that would be awesome!

Looool, dat off topic :)) 

Just don't that are airflow fans, altough the numbers are promising, the 120 still have more pressure and will give you more performance, in a smaller space.Just don't use airflow for rad operations.

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Looool, dat off topic :)) 

Just don't that are airflow fans, altough the numbers are promising, the 120 still have more pressure and will give you more performance, in a smaller space.Just don't use airflow for rad operations.

This is true but its not that much lower in static pressure and also the extra 40mm of radiator would be able to out perform a 240 with NF-F12's I would think at least. Also the alphacool rads that I would use only have an 8 fpi which allows for air flow to be a little more of a factor, then if I were to use something with say 25fpi.

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well, i stiil think you should fetch a 480, with static pressure, but your chioce! 

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well, i stiil think you should fetch a 480, with static pressure, but your chioce! 

The case design is a bit different I would have 4 240 or 280 radiators, I appreciate the input :)

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A 280 radiator will beat a 240 one if thickness is the same. More surface area means more heat dissipation. Even with the NF-A14's having lower static pressure than the NF-F12's.

 

As for radiator sizing:

the length of a 280 radiator is almost the same as a 360 radiator

the length of a 420 radiator is almost the same as a 480 radiator

 

So if your case can fit a 280 radiator, chances are it will fit a 360 one. I'd go with the 360 since it has more surface area.

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A 280 radiator will beat a 240 one if thickness is the same. More surface area means more heat dissipation. Even with the NF-A14's having lower static pressure than the NF-F12's.

 

As for radiator sizing:

the length of a 280 radiator is almost the same as a 360 radiator

the length of a 420 radiator is almost the same as a 480 radiator

 

So if your case can fit a 280 radiator, chances are it will fit a 360 one. I'd go with the 360 since it has more surface area.

A 280 radiator is 324mm long and a 360 radiator is 400mm long thats a 76mm difference thats almost 3 inches. Im actually designing the case myself and believe it or not 3 inches does add alot to the case

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A 280 radiator is 324mm long and a 360 radiator is 400mm long thats a 76mm difference thats almost 3 inches. Im actually designing the case myself and believe it or not 3 inches does add alot to the case

I'm just basing it off of how radiator mounts are spec'ed in cases. Most give the option for either.

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If noctua could also make black fans, that would be awesome!

Just look at the design of their website. They are never making black anything, hahaha

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