NF-A14 FLX
Pros: Superb airflow to noise efficiency
Cons: Price
Next up on Noctua's A series fans, we have the NF-A14 FLX, which has standard 140mm form factor. That is to say, they're 100% compatible with radiators.
It shares alot of features with the A15-PWM and F14 ULN such as blade design, rubber grommets, bearings, etc. Performance in push is excellent and so is the efficiency. Value of the latter increases with the use of included low and ultra low noise adaptors.
Pros and cons are pretty much exactly the same as the A15-PWM which I reviewed recently. Chief among cons would be the terrible whining noise in pull and push/pull mode but that has more to do with the heatsink design than the fan so it should not be an issue in mose situations.. On the positive side, it is just as quiet in a push configuration as the A15 while being able to move a ton of air at the same time. I think these fans would be perfect for radiators and watercooling setups and I can't wait to complete my watercooling test bench to see just how capable they are.
Full review here:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1274407/fans-the-most-complete-and-comprehensive-array-of-tests-and-benchmarks/480_20#post_19169374
It shares alot of features with the A15-PWM and F14 ULN such as blade design, rubber grommets, bearings, etc. Performance in push is excellent and so is the efficiency. Value of the latter increases with the use of included low and ultra low noise adaptors.
Pros and cons are pretty much exactly the same as the A15-PWM which I reviewed recently. Chief among cons would be the terrible whining noise in pull and push/pull mode but that has more to do with the heatsink design than the fan so it should not be an issue in mose situations.. On the positive side, it is just as quiet in a push configuration as the A15 while being able to move a ton of air at the same time. I think these fans would be perfect for radiators and watercooling setups and I can't wait to complete my watercooling test bench to see just how capable they are.
Full review here:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1274407/fans-the-most-complete-and-comprehensive-array-of-tests-and-benchmarks/480_20#post_19169374
