Noctua NF-A14 iPPC-3000 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 3000 RPM (140mm, Black)

These fans are incredible. I highly recommend these fans and especially the Noctua brand of fans.I chose the 3000rpm because they have that extra bit of power if needed but they do a great job and just browsing or doing normal stuff that are great at 400rpm, a bit more intensive stuff they go up to 800rpm and for gaming they really shine at between 1400-1800rpm (most I’ve got up to in a game was 2100rpm Total War: Warhammer running at Ultra settings)The NF-F14 PPC 3000rpm moves an incredible amount of air and has great static pressure, the highest on the market. I have two as intake fans on the front of my case and one at the rear as an extractor fan. This create a “positive pressure” inside the case and there’s more cooler air coming in, I have the rear fan running a little faster to extract the warm air inside and the dust won’t settle in and on the parts inside.They are loud above 2000rpm but because of the air they move at around that speed don’t have to go beyond that and run at their the maximum speed except if you’re really pushing the components at a heavy load.I’d recommend to anyone if even you’re concerned about the noise at most they are 40decibels and in comparison are half the noise of a Henry Hoover (~80dcb) you can set it via the BIOS or 3rd party software the speeds that they run at speed you need via fixed RPM or let the BIOS control the temperature to speed ratio thereby running the fans higher at a lower temperature you can prevent a sudden build up of heat which means they have to spin up at higher temperatures rapidly.The only shame is you don’t get the accesories like the cheaper models have and its very sparse in the package but the price is well worth it seeing as how they’re going to massively extend the life of your components and keep your PC going for a long time.

Powerful - yeh i'll say, but loud, very loud.Forget other fans these are decisive, others are by comparison just messing about.### watch your fingers if your handling the fan whilst its running - they are very powerful ###The sheer scale of airflow and pressure is massive compared to other fansi have 2 in the front, 1 on the bottom grill of my Fractal Define R5Having the fourth on the grill of the PC case left side panel produced a high pitched whine like a hedge trimmer, i couldn't over come it or deaden it and even though my PC is in the next room it was way too loud. So i had to move it.- my psu is upside down so its fan is pointing downwards through the bottom case grill and positioned at the back of the case- the fourth NF A14 3000 i have on top of the PSU blowing up onto the GPU - GTX 980 ti- the fan is angled upwards about 45 degrees - with the highest point resting against the back of the case- held in place by tough chord with which its tied to 2 places on the back of the case grill- the sheer cooling power of this is staggering- Dragons dogma at 3840 x 2160 with every graphics setting on max rarelys goes above 50 c and much of the time is only 35 cThey really are a superb buy - terrific value for money

I replaced the stock fan on my NZXT H1 V2 AIO Cooler with the Noctua NF-A14, and the results are incredible. Not only is it whisper-quiet, but it also keeps my system cooler than ever. Installation was a breeze using the same screws that came with my NZXT case, and the build quality is top-notch. Whether I'm working or gaming, the Noctua fan has transformed my setup. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a quieter and cooler PC experience!

I've been tinkering with my gaming rig for a while now and recently decided to upgrade my cooling solution. So I grabbed one of these heavy-duty fans, and honestly, it’s been a game changer. Right out of the box, I could feel the quality. It’s solid and not cheap feeling at all.Installation was a breeze. I just popped it in place, plugged it into the motherboard, and that was it. The first thing I noticed was how quiet it is. I mean at 3000 RPM, I expected it to be loud, but it really isn’t. You can barely hear it even when I’m pushing my system hard during those intense gaming sessions.The airflow is impressive. I've been monitoring my CPU temps, and I’m seeing a noticeable drop. When I’m gaming for hours, the temps stay way more stable than before. This fan really moves some air around. If you’re someone who wants to keep your rig cool without turning your room into an air conditioner, this is a solid pick.For the price, I think it’s totally worth it. It’s durable and seems like it'll last a long time. If you’re looking for a reliable cooling solution that performs well and doesn’t break the bank, I’d definitely recommend giving this one a shot. It’s made a big difference for me, and I couldn't be happier with the purchase.

Although 8 or 16GB DDR4 seems to tolerate fast clocks and heavy load well, 32GB or more DRAM needs more than a basic 120mm fan or heat sinks - otherwise, beyond 45-50 degrees, memory starts giving errors, even if quite rarely. Running RAM at high load and while processing many calculations, for more than several hours, increases the likelihood.This cooler is greatly effective at preventing this - mounted above the RAM (i.e. in the top fan mount or grill of a case, perpendicular to the CPU cooler, with an aggressive fan curve, it can keep temperatures at below 45 degrees. During moderate use on such a curve (running at around 1400 RPM), it will be more audible than most of the other components combined, but still quite acceptable. At 3000 RPM, one will definitely hear it, and it will produce a mild medium-high pitched whine. Depending on your tolerance for annoying sound, you may want ear muffs.Still, if one needs to keep a lot of high-usage RAM below 45 degrees, this will do it without your RAM needing heat-sinks or other fans zip-tied. Be warned though, it gives off ~3 times the magnetic fields that a normal 120mm fan does, even when not running at high load.