Are NF-A14 s the king of radiator coolers?

[ybriK]

I keep seeing these as a recommendation for 280mm radiators. Are they really that good?

[McHox]

mhm,got 2 for my radiator and although they are quite pricey i'm really glad i replaced the default fans with them

[ItsTheDuckAgain]

short answer: yep

 

long answer:

there are actually 2 models of them:

http://noctua.at/en/nf-a14-pwm <-- those are the ones you want for watercooling rads when you want to controll the speed

http://noctua.at/en/nf-a14-flx <-- these are set to specific rpm and optimized for that

[RollinLower]

i would actually get EK's Vardar fans over the NF A14s. better airflow and pressure in a much more stylish package!

[slightlyjaded]

I prefer noctua industrials, but at that level a lot just comes down to personal preference....And yes I'm not a fan of the tan and brown look.

[vong]

19 minutes ago, ybriK said:

I keep seeing these as a recommendation for 280mm radiators. Are they really that good?

I've got the industrial ones on my X62 and am very happy with them.

[WereCat]

If you don't mind wearing earplugs then the 7000+ RPM Delta fans would be best.

[slightlyjaded]

btw. If static pressure and airflow are the only measure you're using, there is nothing better than delta's....One small problem. those things start at 5000rpm, and don't like to be turned down.

[WoodenMarker]

On 5/16/2017 at 11:30 PM, ItsTheDuckAgain said:

http://noctua.at/en/nf-a14-pwm <-- those are the ones you want for watercooling rads when you want to controll the speed

http://noctua.at/en/nf-a14-flx <-- these are set to specific rpm and optimized for that

The difference is how they're powered and which to go with depends on how you want to control them. The rpm is arbitrary.

On 5/16/2017 at 11:38 PM, RollinLower said:

i would actually get EK's Vardar fans over the NF A14s. better airflow and pressure in a much more stylish package!

They're louder and perform better. It's a matter of which is the higher priority.