Reviewed: Noctua NH-U14S CPU Cooler

Specifications

Model Specifications

Socket Compatibility Intel LGA2011 (Square ILM), LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1150

AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2 (backplate required)

Height (without fan) 165mm
Width (without fan) 150mm
Depth (without fan) 52mm
Height (with fan) 165mm
Width (with fan) 150mm
Depth (with fan) 78mm
Weight (without fan) 770g
Weight (with fan) 935g
Material Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins),

soldered joints & nickel plating

Fan compatibility 140x150x25 (with 120mm mounting holes)

140x140x25 (with 120mm mounting holes)

120x120x25

Scope of Delivery
  • NF-A15 PWM Premium Fan
  • Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
  • NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
  • SecuFirm2™ Mounting Kit
  • Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-A15 (Optional)
  • Noctua Metal Case-Badge
Warranty 6 Years

Fan Specifications

Model Noctua NF-A15 PWM
Bearing SSO2
Max. Rotational   Speed (+/- 10%) 1500 RPM
Max. Rotational   Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) 1200 RPM
Min. Rotational   Speed (PWM) 300 RPM
Max. Airflow 140.2 m³/h
Max. Airflow with   L.N.A. 115.5 m³/h
Max. Acoustical Noise 24.6 dB(A)
Max. Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. 19.2 dB(A)
Input Power 1.56 W
Voltage Range 12 V
MTBF > 150.000 h

 

Build Quality

Despite being larger than the U12S, the U14S was just as easy to install and uses the same Intel mounting bracket. The build quality on our review sample was perfect – the fins were all evenly spaced and it was unblemished (until be put our finger prints on the top of it).  Unlike the NH-D14 and NH-L12, the secuFirm2 mounting system now uses a different backplate with the NH-U12S and NH-U14S  for Intel CPUs but is just as solid as the previous version. We weren’t worried at any point about over tightening due to the mounting system.

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