- Review -

28.01.2016 GeekTech.ie

The new C14S makes some adjustments to the previous design with a shifted profile, improved fin stack and newer fan. These changes make sure the new heatsink doesn’t interfere with your top PCie slot – which is typical with large heatsink, as it was with the previous C14. We also have support for all of the latest CPU sockets. We’re pleased with the new changes made to the heatsink, and the performance is solid enough that the specific profile design that the C14S is aimed at should still get decent performance compared to the largest heatsinks available and of course popular AIO’s which require case support. The fit for purpose design of the C14s makes it a unique piece of hardware for specific builds. Pricing for the heatsink is currently just under £60/€90 which puts it along side other high performing heatsinks. Again, the C14S is aimed at specific users with tight builds, but alas the performance is very good that most shall be pleased with its ability to keep things cool and provide decent airflow around your motherboard.

"We happily award the C14S with a Gold and we’re glad Noctua are improving their heatsinks and pushing for new support and improved compatibility for unique heatsinks with their outstanding design and excellent performance." (Craig O Sullivan, GeekTech.ie)