NF-A14 PWM chromax.black .swap

I bought these based on Noctua's stellar reputation without expecting much more than a quiet replacement for my case fans. I was pleasantly surprised when they turned out to be better than I had expected. I use these connected to the PWM fan headers on my motherboard and they are so quiet, way more so than the Phanteks case fans they replaced. To be fair to the case fans that were replaced they were close to 5yrs steady use and were showing the abuse of constant use. I like the vibration dampeners on the Noctua fans, being able to swap those out to match your color theme is nice, and I intentionally choose NON-RGB fans for my case fans as my setup has plenty of RGB already. These fans move a ton of air and do it quietly, they hardly ever ramp up because my case has good airflow and they provide plenty of air. I was rather surprised that my GPU temps dropped with the addition of these fans, that is just how much better the air is moving in my case. While I am using these as case fans they would make EXCELLENT radiator fans if your looking for replacement fans for a 140mm or 280mm radiator. They are definitely worth the premium in price, build quality is superb, you can feel it when you hold them in your hand. Note you may want to pickup additional PWM splitter or extensions if your case is huge, or your motherboard doesn't have headers in a convenient location. I didn't run into this but I could see it being an issue for some. The fans do come with a 30mm extension attached to the short cable on the fans so for example in the pics I included I could have just used a y-splitter on the two in the front and attached one of the 30mm extensions to that and ran it to the header on my motherboard. Cable management and routing is a case by case and personal choice kind of thing though. Bottom line, these are excellent fans.

The Noctua NF-A14 PWM chromax.black.swap Fan is an exceptional cooling fan that combines top-tier performance with a sleek and customizable design. This fan has proven to be a standout choice for cooling needs, offering impressive airflow, minimal noise, and a stylish appearance. The chromax.black.swap version of the fan comes with swappable anti-vibration pads and corner caps, allowing for a custom look that matches the aesthetics of any PC build. The all-black design gives the fan a clean and elegant appearance, making it a perfect fit for various setups. The fan's performance is remarkable, thanks to Noctua's renowned design and engineering. The NF-A14 PWM provides excellent airflow and static pressure, ensuring efficient cooling of my PC components even during demanding tasks. The PWM control allows for automatic speed adjustments based on the system's temperature, providing the perfect balance between cooling performance and noise level. Even at higher speeds, the fan remains impressively quiet, making it an excellent choice for noise-sensitive environments.

My RGB case fans are 3 years old, although still works fine, but I decided to replace them with these Noctua fans. Out of the box, these fans don't feel cheap at all, because literally they are not cheap. Installation/replacement was quick and easy, I decided to use the white rubber vibration absorber for a clean black and white look. The first time I turned the PC on with these fans, I have to look very closely because I thought they weren't running, they are very silent. It feels a little awkward for me now because before I can hear my PC fans spinning while playing games, but not with Noctua. Another thing I noticed is that my system temperature is around 4 degrees lower than before and I didn't even change the fan curve. These fans are very good at pushing the air in and out of the case. This is the first time I used Noctua fans for my case, and I can't look back, this is the most quiet build I have. Highly recommendable fans if you don't like RGB.

The Noctua brand is typically the go-to for high-performance case or radiator fans. If you're having airflow issues, or you're serious about your build, buy Noctua. And this is basically the best Noctua has to offer at 140mm. High flow, low noise, lasts forever, but now with a color scheme that doesn't look like an Intellivision. Two minor complaints. At full speed, it does have a buzzing sound profile. It's not as bad as the Redux (grey) line, but it's there. You typically start to hear it over %90, and it's not loud, but it can be annoying if you're sensitive to that particular sound profile. But considering how well the fan performs, I haven't had to push the case fans past %50, and that's with a 5950x and a 3090 inside. At that speed, it's whisper quiet. The other complaint is with the vibration pads. Unlike the Redux line, they actually include them, sure. But there's only 4 pads per color. Yeah, it kinda makes sense, since you only need 4 pads between the fan and the case. But since it's between the fan and the case, you can't see the colors. You'd think they'd include 8 pads each, so that you can add a little color accent to the fan on the visible side. Otherwise, you're just seeing the black fan frame. I have a blackout color scheme, so it's not a problem for me, but for someone who's going for a specific color palette, you might want to buy a second set of pads. It's far from a deal-breaker. It just seems like it's either a cut corner or a small detail that's overlooked for such a quality product.

I love them! simple and cool looking. I currently have 5 of them in my all black build and the noise level is still nice and quiet! If you are using a full tower PC case, make sure to prepare yourself with Noctua NA-SEC1, 4-Pin Extension Cables (30cm, Black). "with all current Noctua 5V, 12V and 24V fans"

These are great fans. I bought them as replacements for some extremely noisy (tone) Arctic P14s. While these are very pricey, I felt safe buying them and I was not disappointed. A couple of things. First of all, there is a white box on the underside of the case that has all the extra colored dampeners (and screws). The front of the case only shows one of each so make sure you check the other side! Secondly, the connector wire off the fan is *extremely* short (laughably short). You're almost certainly going to have to use the included extension. There is also no daisy chaining of these fans, so you'll need a splitter or hub if you want to do this. Lastly, I don't think they have threaded holes, but they do come with self-tapping screws. It's somewhat irritating that they aren't threaded given their price. These push a ton of air and a very quiet except for at the higher RPMs (which is a given due to how much air they push). If only they weren't so pricey. That's the big downside here.

I'll echo SublimeActual's findings here. My entire build is optimized for airflow, but I have sensitive hearing when it comes to rattles and hums. I've been through numerous fans over the years, from Nidec Servo, Delta, OG NS GTs, Corsair, Arctic, Noctua, etc and have toyed around with placement, vanes and other optimizations too. These fans produce solid airflow, are made well, and have a 0rpm mode, but the 4 that I purchased ALL have a hum at 700-900rpm or when quickly changing fan speeds. It's relatively quiet and will probably not bother most people, it does bother me and is a distraction when trying to work on something. (Just for the record, the Arctic Freezer II 280 fans produce a louder version of this particular hum) I did find that the Redux versions DO NOT have this issue, so I can only assume it's the SSO2 bearing, the tighter blade to shroud tolerance, or the blade design of this fan. Cost wise, if you're buying 3-4 fans the redux are roughly the same price even with the $9 silicone dampeners and $9 mounting hardware. It stinks because these have slightly better ratings than the 1500rpm redux, but it's not worth the hum in my day to day.

These 140 mm Noctua fans are something that I always wanted to splurge on, and when I finally did I was so happy! I must say that I am extremely impressed with these fans! While I lack the equipment to quantitatively tell you just how much quieter they are, I can subjectively say that they are much quieter than the fans that I was using before. I also know that my computer is running 1°-2° Celsius cooler since installing these, with everything else being the same. These move more air than my previous fans, they are quieter than my previous fans, and I like the look of them more than my previous fans. Especially with the different colored vibration pads! One minor gripe I have is that they don't give you 8 of each color vibration pad, they only give you 4. This means I had to use Black/ Red vibration pads for each of my fans rather than just Black or just Red. I guess that it isn't necessary to put the vibration pads on the side that isn't mounted to the case, but it would be nice to have both sides match. In summary though, I'd say that if you've got the money to splurge on these fans, I would highly recommend them! They definitely aren't a necessary thing, but if you can afford them they are an awesome addition to any pc build.