- Review -

08.12.2011 ModSynergy.com

I’ve been testing the Noctua NH-C14 for 8 months now and have had zero reliability issues to report of. With the Low-Noise adapter being used for dual fan configuration on the Noctua NH-C14, cooling the Intel Core i7-2600K processor inside of the Corsair Graphite Series 600T PC case, I cannot hear much of any fan noise in this configuration. As you can see from the above results, the Noctua NH-C14 is a top performer. It balances noise and performance prowess perfectly. CPU temperature in idle is superb and load performance is equally impressive considering the amount of noise being emitted. An additional benefit from the top-flow design on the Noctua NH-C14 is that it blows around the surrounding motherboard area, so not only will CPU temperatures be affected, the motherboard and its components, including RAM, capacitors, transistors, and more will also be cooled off since the fans are effectively blowing on a larger surface area (140mm fan blades).

"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 clearly shows. Absolutely brilliant packaging, accessories, cooler construction, quality and performance, everything from the smallest to largest component is top-notch. The Noctua NH-C14 easily earns our Editors Choice Award." (Michael Phrakaysone, ModSynergy.com)