- Review -

05.08.2013 Madshrimps.be

Noctua has added two great performing cooolers in their lineup. It all starts with the packaging; very classy executed and everything imaginable is in the box, from the cooling paste to voltage reducers to make the setup totally inaudible. The SecuFirm2 mounting mechanism leaves no options open either, being very sturdy and easy to assemble. Optional mounts for legacy platforms are available free of charge via your Noctua contact. [...] The NH-U14S has performed admirably on our testbed. Topping all the current air coolers we have tested and even coming close to some of the closed and prefilled watercooling solutions. Take note that the latter are running at a far more audible noise level then the silent Noctua solutions.

"Both coolers are excellent performers, offering good compatibility with most modern hardware. Adding a second optional fan is not a real requirement, but if you want to maximize the performance it will never hurt. These S series coolers again reflect the high quality and innovative engineering from the Austrian Noctua team. Performance at minimal noise level is awaiting you !" (Albrecht Mesotten, Madshrimps.be)