NH-C14

SilentPCReview.com

Lawrence Lee•10-12-25

“Down-blowing heatsinks typically do not perform as well as their side-blowing brethren when it comes to CPU cooling, but the C14 bucks this trend. Perhaps more importantly, it possesses something that most high performance coolers do not: a diminutive stature. With a fan on top, it measures 130 mm tall, about 25~30 mm less than most large tower heatsinks, allowing it to fit into smaller cases. [...] The C14's three different fan configurations makes it the most versatile heatsink we've ever encountered [...] a versatile short top-down cooler that delivers excellent performance.”

“Down-blowing heatsinks typically do not perform as well as their side-blowing brethren when it comes to CPU cooling, but the C14 bucks this trend. Perhaps more importantly, it possesses something that most high performance coolers do not: a diminutive stature. With a fan on top, it measures 130 mm tall, about 25~30 mm less than most large tower heatsinks, allowing it to fit into smaller cases. [...] The C14's three different fan configurations makes it the most versatile heatsink we've ever encountered [...] a versatile short top-down cooler that delivers excellent performance.”

TweakTown.com

Chad Sebring•11-01-04

“I know this is a near $100 cooler, but if you want the best of cooling with the utmost in silence, look no further. The NH-C14 surprised me and is my new cooler to recommend to anyone who has room for this monster.”

“I know this is a near $100 cooler, but if you want the best of cooling with the utmost in silence, look no further. The NH-C14 surprised me and is my new cooler to recommend to anyone who has room for this monster.”

TechPowerUp.com

B. Rajeev Raju•11-04-25

“I couldn't have imagined any other cooler manufacturer take up top-flow design at this market segment, and then go on to win big time in terms of performance. Not only is this top-flow cooler very much in the league of high-end side-flow tower-type coolers, but it can also compete with entry-level water-cooling in-a-box solutions. [...] Overall, the Noctua NH-C14 is wonderful piece of engineering. It's as if its designers wanted to do some mythbusting, and disprove that top-flow design coolers are passé.”

“I couldn't have imagined any other cooler manufacturer take up top-flow design at this market segment, and then go on to win big time in terms of performance. Not only is this top-flow cooler very much in the league of high-end side-flow tower-type coolers, but it can also compete with entry-level water-cooling in-a-box solutions. [...] Overall, the Noctua NH-C14 is wonderful piece of engineering. It's as if its designers wanted to do some mythbusting, and disprove that top-flow design coolers are passé.”

OverclockersClub.com

Frank Dimmick•11-04-05

“I did not think that a C style heat sink could stand up any better to the tower heat sinks or all-in-one liquid solutions on the market but Noctua again delivers a product that does the job of removing the thermal load while looking good and remaining dead silent.”

“I did not think that a C style heat sink could stand up any better to the tower heat sinks or all-in-one liquid solutions on the market but Noctua again delivers a product that does the job of removing the thermal load while looking good and remaining dead silent.”

Bjorn3D.com

Joe Gulczinski•11-03-17

“The Noctua surpassed expectations in performance, even outperforming the full tower-size coolers under full load by 4 degrees Celsius. The dual 140 mm fans and massive radiator in the uncommon 'C' shape makes for a smaller package for use in all types of cases, with a special nod to the HTPC users. Everything was of the highest quality, from the solder joints on the heat pipes to the flawless die.”

“The Noctua surpassed expectations in performance, even outperforming the full tower-size coolers under full load by 4 degrees Celsius. The dual 140 mm fans and massive radiator in the uncommon 'C' shape makes for a smaller package for use in all types of cases, with a special nod to the HTPC users. Everything was of the highest quality, from the solder joints on the heat pipes to the flawless die.”

ThinkComputers.org

Bob Buskirk•11-02-09

“If you take into consideration the cooling performance, versatility, quality and quiet operation if you have the money the NH-C14 is worth every penny.”

“If you take into consideration the cooling performance, versatility, quality and quiet operation if you have the money the NH-C14 is worth every penny.”

KitGuru.net

Allan Campbell•11-01-04

“We are very impressed with this cooler, the quailty is unquestionable and the cooling performance is stunning. Another masterpiece from the Austrian cooling company who are consistently redefining the term ‘high quality cooling’.KitGuru says: Ideal for a wide range of uses, and with two of the finest 14cm fans on the market.”

“We are very impressed with this cooler, the quailty is unquestionable and the cooling performance is stunning. Another masterpiece from the Austrian cooling company who are consistently redefining the term ‘high quality cooling’.KitGuru says: Ideal for a wide range of uses, and with two of the finest 14cm fans on the market.”

PC Update #51

Thomas Olivaux•11-01-03

“Le C14 est une nouvelle bombe de Noctua, idéale pour de nombreux PC home cinéma.”

“Le C14 est une nouvelle bombe de Noctua, idéale pour de nombreux PC home cinéma.”

AwardFabrik.de

Denis Emmerich•10-12-20

“Insgesamt bietet Noctua mit dem neuen Schöpfling NH-C14 einen äußerst leistungsstarken Kühler für Enthusiasten. Wer jetzt noch über den hohen Preis von knapp 75€ hinwegsehen kann, sollte unbedingt zuschlagen.”

“Insgesamt bietet Noctua mit dem neuen Schöpfling NH-C14 einen äußerst leistungsstarken Kühler für Enthusiasten. Wer jetzt noch über den hohen Preis von knapp 75€ hinwegsehen kann, sollte unbedingt zuschlagen.”

BCCHardware.com

Jason Schneider•10-12-20

“This cooler is a great design and if space inside your case is an issue this might be one of the best performing coolers money can buy. Most heatpipe coolers available today are much taller than the Noctua NH-C14, but as we saw in our testing the NH-C14 was able to keep up with them (and remain nice and quiet in the process).”

“This cooler is a great design and if space inside your case is an issue this might be one of the best performing coolers money can buy. Most heatpipe coolers available today are much taller than the Noctua NH-C14, but as we saw in our testing the NH-C14 was able to keep up with them (and remain nice and quiet in the process).”

Noticias3D.com

Iván Aparicio•10-12-18

“Nunca nos cansamos de repetir que Noctua es una marca que tiene el premio perenne al rendimiento. Haga lo que haga, consigue una grandísima eficiencia, con diseños cuidados, quizá un poco armatostes, pero aún y así bien conseguidos y, sobre todo, funcionales, ya que logran sobradamente su propósito. El NH-C14 es una nueva prueba de ello, y además, logra el hito de disponer de dos ventiladores y ser bastante silencioso. A la vista es grande, bastante grande, pero como podemos seleccionar si colocar uno o los dos ventiladores, pues tenemos un mayor margen a la hora de adaptarlo mejor a nuestro espacio.”

“Nunca nos cansamos de repetir que Noctua es una marca que tiene el premio perenne al rendimiento. Haga lo que haga, consigue una grandísima eficiencia, con diseños cuidados, quizá un poco armatostes, pero aún y así bien conseguidos y, sobre todo, funcionales, ya que logran sobradamente su propósito. El NH-C14 es una nueva prueba de ello, y además, logra el hito de disponer de dos ventiladores y ser bastante silencioso. A la vista es grande, bastante grande, pero como podemos seleccionar si colocar uno o los dos ventiladores, pues tenemos un mayor margen a la hora de adaptarlo mejor a nuestro espacio.”