Noctua NF-A14 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (140mm, Black)

I bought these based on Noctua's stellar reputation without expecting much more than a quiet replacement for my case fans. I was pleasantly surprised when they turned out to be better than I had expected. I use these connected to the PWM fan headers on my motherboard and they are so quiet, way more so than the Phanteks case fans they replaced. To be fair to the case fans that were replaced they were close to 5yrs steady use and were showing the abuse of constant use. I like the vibration dampeners on the Noctua fans, being able to swap those out to match your color theme is nice, and I intentionally choose NON-RGB fans for my case fans as my setup has plenty of RGB already. These fans move a ton of air and do it quietly, they hardly ever ramp up because my case has good airflow and they provide plenty of air. I was rather surprised that my GPU temps dropped with the addition of these fans, that is just how much better the air is moving in my case. While I am using these as case fans they would make EXCELLENT radiator fans if your looking for replacement fans for a 140mm or 280mm radiator. They are definitely worth the premium in price, build quality is superb, you can feel it when you hold them in your hand.Note you may want to pickup additional PWM splitter or extensions if your case is huge, or your motherboard doesn't have headers in a convenient location. I didn't run into this but I could see it being an issue for some. The fans do come with a 30mm extension attached to the short cable on the fans so for example in the pics I included I could have just used a y-splitter on the two in the front and attached one of the 30mm extensions to that and ran it to the header on my motherboard. Cable management and routing is a case by case and personal choice kind of thing though.Bottom line, these are excellent fans.

I love them! simple and cool looking. I currently have 5 of them in my all black build and the noise level is still nice and quiet! If you are using a full tower PC case, make sure to prepare yourself with Noctua NA-SEC1, 4-Pin Extension Cables (30cm, Black). "with all current Noctua 5V, 12V and 24V fans"

The Noctua NF-A14 PWM chromax.black.swap Fan is an exceptional cooling fan that combines top-tier performance with a sleek and customizable design. This fan has proven to be a standout choice for cooling needs, offering impressive airflow, minimal noise, and a stylish appearance.The chromax.black.swap version of the fan comes with swappable anti-vibration pads and corner caps, allowing for a custom look that matches the aesthetics of any PC build. The all-black design gives the fan a clean and elegant appearance, making it a perfect fit for various setups.The fan's performance is remarkable, thanks to Noctua's renowned design and engineering. The NF-A14 PWM provides excellent airflow and static pressure, ensuring efficient cooling of my PC components even during demanding tasks.The PWM control allows for automatic speed adjustments based on the system's temperature, providing the perfect balance between cooling performance and noise level. Even at higher speeds, the fan remains impressively quiet, making it an excellent choice for noise-sensitive environments.

The Noctua brand is typically the go-to for high-performance case or radiator fans. If you're having airflow issues, or you're serious about your build, buy Noctua.And this is basically the best Noctua has to offer at 140mm. High flow, low noise, lasts forever, but now with a color scheme that doesn't look like an Intellivision.Two minor complaints.At full speed, it does have a buzzing sound profile. It's not as bad as the Redux (grey) line, but it's there. You typically start to hear it over %90, and it's not loud, but it can be annoying if you're sensitive to that particular sound profile. But considering how well the fan performs, I haven't had to push the case fans past %50, and that's with a 5950x and a 3090 inside. At that speed, it's whisper quiet.The other complaint is with the vibration pads. Unlike the Redux line, they actually include them, sure. But there's only 4 pads per color. Yeah, it kinda makes sense, since you only need 4 pads between the fan and the case. But since it's between the fan and the case, you can't see the colors. You'd think they'd include 8 pads each, so that you can add a little color accent to the fan on the visible side. Otherwise, you're just seeing the black fan frame. I have a blackout color scheme, so it's not a problem for me, but for someone who's going for a specific color palette, you might want to buy a second set of pads. It's far from a deal-breaker. It just seems like it's either a cut corner or a small detail that's overlooked for such a quality product.

For the quietest fan money can buy, I would highly recommend this fan. It does an excellent job at staying quiet while providing great airflow. However, I did run into a problem when I received it—all the screws were stripped. This was pretty frustrating during assembly. Despite that issue, the fan itself works really well, so if you're willing to overlook the screw problem, it’s a solid choice.