Testseek.com have collected 148 expert reviews of the Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler.
December 2010
(88%)
148 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Without a doubt, the Noctua NH-C14 is the best air cooler I have ever tested to date. The complete package when I look at it from afar is executed brilliantly and I have to give kudos to those who took the time to think everything through because it c...
Noctua always manages to amaze me. Every single one of their products performs on par with the best on the market while still being one of the quietest on the market. The level of detail they go into on every aspect of the design is obvious and the end...
At the end of this roundup, two models stand out:- The Thermalright Silver Arrow- The Noctua NH-U12P SE2Let’s start with the Silver Arrow, the highest performance solution among those we’ve looked at here. Though this cooler does cool very effectively,...
Standard horizontal CPU coolers aren’t always the most efficient. Especially if it’s a stock retail AMD or Intel cooler: they are mainly built to do the job as cheap as possible. They’re typically too small and sit too close to the board to actually do...
Noctua is known for the high quality of their cooling products and the current flagships of the range really aren't letting the reputation down. Both models are very nicely finished, come with good mounting hardware for all platforms and also a pair o...
Excellent performance, Fairly easy installation, Very well made and designed, Aesthetically pleasing, Lightweight for its size, Virtually silent, Can lower fan speeds easily
Might be considered expensive, Rather large in size, Installation can be tricky, Might not fit with large style ram depending on system configuration
Once again Noctua proves that it knows the CPU Cooler business, the NH-C14 is an excellent performing cooler for sure. The NH-C14 might be large in size meaning that it might not fit in smaller cases, but if you’ve got the room then I can certainl...
High performance cooling has come a long way over the years and while most people associate aftermarket cooling options with overclocking that isn't always the case. Some coolers may be best suited as high capacity alternatives to the cheap and unatt...
The NH-C14 is, all-around, quite an amazing heatsink. Admittedly, the installation method for the NH-C14 is somewhat cumbersome if not performed exactly as instructed. If aftermarket fans are in the picture, it is important to make sure the fan blades...
Awesome performance, Low overall height, Low-profile ready, Good clearance with components around the socket, Good packaging
Very heavy, Expensive, Loud at maximum speed, Some installation steps cumbersome, Fans lack PWM-based control
The Noctua NH-C14 is a treat to install and use. As far as its design, packaging, and product presentation goes, the NH-C14 is top-notch. I couldn't have imagined any other cooler manufacturer take up top-flow design at this market segment, and then go...
