20 Best Noctua C14s [2024]

Are you looking for the best noctua c14s? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling noctua c14s.

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1 Noctua NH-C14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A14 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown) Noctua NH-C14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A14 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown)
2 Noctua NH-U12S Redux, High Performance CPU Cooler with NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM 120mm Fan (Grey) Noctua NH-U12S Redux, High Performance CPU Cooler with NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM 120mm Fan (Grey)
3 Noctua NH-U9S chromax.Black, 92mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) Noctua NH-U9S chromax.Black, 92mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
4 Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
5 Noctua NH-C14S Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A14 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown) Noctua NH-C14S Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A14 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown)
6 Noctua NH-U9S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A9 92mm Fan (Brown) Noctua NH-U9S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A9 92mm Fan (Brown)
7 Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
8 Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black)
9 Noctua NH-L9a-AM4, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Brown) Noctua NH-L9a-AM4, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Brown)
10 Noctua NH-L9x65, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler (65mm, Brown) Noctua NH-L9x65, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler (65mm, Brown)
11 Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler with NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fan (Black) Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler with NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fan (Black)
12 Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown) for... Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown)...
13 Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black) Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black)
14 Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black, Low-Profile CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Black) Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black, Low-Profile CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Black)
15 Noctua NA-HC3 chromax.Black.swap, Heatsink Cover for NH-D15, NH-D15S & NH-D15 SE-AM4 (Black) Noctua NA-HC3 chromax.Black.swap, Heatsink Cover for NH-D15, NH-D15S & NH-D15 SE-AM4 (Black)
16 Noctua NH-L9x65 SE-AM4, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler with 92mm Fan for AMD AM4 (Brown) Noctua NH-L9x65 SE-AM4, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler with 92mm Fan for AMD AM4 (Brown)
17 Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Brown) Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Brown)
18 Noctua NH-D15S, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler with NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown) Noctua NH-D15S, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler with NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown)
19 Noctua NF-F12 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black) Noctua NF-F12 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black)
20 Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black CPU Cooler with NA-HC3 chromax.Black.swap Heatsink Covers Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black CPU Cooler with NA-HC3 chromax.Black.swap Heatsink Covers
SaleBestseller No. 1
Noctua NH-C14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A14 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown)
  • Top-flow design for lower height, increased case compatibility and more airflow over RAM modules and near-socket motherboard components
  • Fan can be installed on top or underneath the cooling fins for maximum RAM clearance (up to 70mm) or low profile (115mm total height)
  • Highly optimised NF-A14 140mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
Bestseller No. 2
Noctua NH-U12S Redux, High Performance CPU Cooler with NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM 120mm Fan (Grey)
  • Streamlined, more affordable redux line version of the award-winning NH-U12S heatsink
  • Slim 120mm size for excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t...
  • Quiet NF-P12 redux-1700 120mm fan with PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, near silent at idle!
  • Pre-applied high-quality NT-H1 thermal paste & SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality at an attractive price, smart choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 7950X,...
Bestseller No. 3
Noctua NH-U9S chromax.Black, 92mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
  • Proven premium heatsink (more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that...
  • Compact 92mm size for excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: fits most tower cases (125mm height), doesn't overhang the RAM slots, doesn't block...
  • Renowned, award-winning NF-A9 92mm fan with Low-Noise Adaptor and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper quiet...
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
Bestseller No. 4
Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
  • Proven premium heatsink (more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that...
  • Top-tier performance in 120mm size for excellent compatibility: fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t...
  • Dual state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 120mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper...
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
Bestseller No. 5
Noctua NH-C14S Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A14 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown)
  • Top-flow design for lower height, increased case compatibility and more airflow over RAM modules and near-socket motherboard components
  • Fan can be installed on top or underneath the cooling fins for maximum RAM clearance (up to 70mm) or low profile (115mm total height)
  • Highly optimised NF-A14 140mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
  • Easy-to-install SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system for Intel LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA2011, LGA2066 & AMD AM2(+), AM3(+) FM1,...
SaleBestseller No. 6
Noctua NH-U9S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A9 92mm Fan (Brown)
  • Compact single-tower design combines strong cooling performance with excellent case-, RAM- and PCIe-compatibility
  • Only 125mm height is ideal for HTPCs, ITX and Small Form Factor builds; Does not overhang the RAM or PCIe slots on most current motherboards
  • Highly optimised NF-A9 92mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
Bestseller No. 7
Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
  • Proven premium heatsink (more than 200 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that...
  • Slim 120mm size for excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: Fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots, doesn’t...
  • Renowned, award-winning NF-F12 120mm Focused Flow fan with Low-Noise Adaptor and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance under load,...
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
Bestseller No. 8
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black)
  • Proven premium heatsink (more than 300 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that...
  • Extra-wide 140mm dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes and dual fans provides maximum quiet cooling efficiency on a par with many all-in-one...
  • Dual-fan design with renowned, award-winning NF-A15 140mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance...
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
Bestseller No. 9
Noctua NH-L9a-AM4, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Brown)
  • Only 37mm total height, ideal for slim HTPC cases and Small Form Factor (SFF) builds
  • Compact footprint for 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility on ITX motherboards as well as easy access to near-socket connectors
  • Quiet, premium-grade NF-A9x14 fan with Low-Noise Adaptor and automatic speed control via PWM
  • Includes award-winning NT-H1 thermal compound and easy-to-install SecuFirm2 mounting system for the AM4 socket of AMD’s Ryzen CPUs and APUs
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for AMD Ryzen CPUs & APUs with moderate heat load (e.g. 5600,...
Bestseller No. 10
Noctua NH-L9x65, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler (65mm, Brown)
  • Compact low-profile cooler with only 65mm total height – ideal for HTPCs, ITX and Small Form Factor builds
  • Does not overhang the RAM or PCIe slots on most current motherboards
  • Highly optimised NF-A9x14 slim 92mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 &...
  • Recommended for CPUs with low to moderate heat dissipation (see CPU compatibility list), e.g. Intel 14900K, 14700K, 14600K or AMD Ryzen 7950X3D,...
Bestseller No. 11
Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler with NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fan (Black)
  • Proven premium heatsink (more than 150 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that...
  • Asymmetrical, single-fan design for dual-tower performance with high compatibility: 160mm height fits most tower cases, 65mm RAM clearance, does not...
  • Renowned, award-winning NF-A15 140mm fan with Low-Noise Adaptor and PWM for automatic speed control: full cooling performance under load, whisper...
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
SaleBestseller No. 12
Noctua NH-U12A, Premium CPU Cooler with High-Performance Quiet NF-A12x25 PWM Fans (120mm, Brown) for...
  • 140mm class performance in 120mm size: 7 heatpipes, more surface area and a dual fan configuration with state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 fans allow the...
  • Excellent case, RAM and PCIe compatibility: Fits most tower cases (158mm height), doesn’t overhang the RAM slots on LGA17xx, LGA1200 and AM4,...
  • Quiet, state-of-the-art NF-A12x25 120mm fans with Low-Noise Adaptors and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance under load,...
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 &...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 14900K, 14700K, 14600K) and...
Bestseller No. 13
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black)
  • Premium quiet fan, 120x120x25mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 2000 RPM, max. 22.6 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
  • Next-gen A-series design combines high airflow and high static pressure performance, ideal both as a case fan and for CPU coolers, watercooling...
  • State-of-the-art engineering (AAO frame, Flow Acceleration Channels, record tight 0.5mm tip clearance) and construction (Sterrox LCP material,...
  • 4-pin PWM version for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM motherboard fan headers, 450-2000rpm speed range (near silent at idle, powerful under...
  • chromax.black.swap edition with swappable red, black, white, blue, yellow, grey and green anti-vibration pads for colour-customising (4 pads of each...
Bestseller No. 14
Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.Black, Low-Profile CPU Cooler for AMD AM4 (Black)
  • Proven premium heatsink (more than 50 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites), now available in an all-black design that goes...
  • Only 37mm height allows it to fit ultra-compact HTPC and Small Form Factor (SFF) cases, tailored footprint guarantees 100% RAM and PCIe compatibility...
  • Renowned, award-winning NF-A9x14 slim 92mm fan with Low-Noise Adaptor and PWM for automatic speed control: Full cooling performance under load,...
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on AMD Ryzen CPUs and APUs
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for AMD Ryzen CPUs & APUs with moderate heat load (e.g. 5600,...
Bestseller No. 15
Noctua NA-HC3 chromax.Black.swap, Heatsink Cover for NH-D15, NH-D15S & NH-D15 SE-AM4 (Black)
  • chromax.black.swap edition heatsink covers with swappable inlays (red, blue, green, yellow, black, white) for colour-customising Noctua NH-D15(S) CPU...
  • Made from high-quality powder-coated aluminium
  • Compatible with Noctua NH-D15, NH-D15S and NH-D15S SE-AM4 dual tower heatsinks (set includes 2 covers for outfitting both fin-stacks)
  • Ideal for matching with Noctua’s chromax line fans and anti-vibration pads
  • Easy installation and 6-year manufacturer’s warranty
Bestseller No. 16
Noctua NH-L9x65 SE-AM4, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler with 92mm Fan for AMD AM4 (Brown)
  • Award-winning NH-L9x65 cooler: more than 100 awards and recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines
  • Dedicated special edition for the AMD AM4 socket
  • Quiet, premium-grade NF-A9x14 92mm fan with PWM for automatic speed control
  • Includes Low-Noise Adaptor and renowned NT-H1 thermal compound
  • 6-year manufacturer’s warranty
SaleBestseller No. 17
Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Brown)
  • State-of-the-art dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes and 2 fans provides class-leading cooling performance for overclocking or near-silent systems
  • Successor of the classic NH-D14; more than 250 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines
  • 2 highly optimised NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
Bestseller No. 18
Noctua NH-D15S, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler with NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown)
  • State-of-the-art dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes provides excellent cooling performance for overclocking or near-silent systems
  • High-compatibility version of the award-winning NH-D15; asymmetric single fan design for best RAM- and PCIe-compatibility
  • Highly optimised NF-A15 140mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
  • Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011,...
  • Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and...
Bestseller No. 19
Noctua NF-F12 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Black)
  • Premium quiet fan, 120x120x25mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 1500 RPM, max. 22.4 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
  • Award-winning NF-F12 design has received more than 100 recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines
  • Focused Flow frame for outstanding static pressure performance, ideal for use on heatsinks and radiators
  • 4-pin PWM version for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM fan headers, 1500rpm maximum speed
  • chromax.black.swap edition with all-black design and swappable red, black, white, blue, yellow and green anti-vibration pads for colour-customising
Bestseller No. 20
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black CPU Cooler with NA-HC3 chromax.Black.swap Heatsink Covers
  • Bundle includes: 1x NH-D15 chromax.black + 1x NA-HC3 chromax.black.swap (set includes 2 covers for outfitting both fin-stacks)
  • Award-winning Noctua CPU fan bundled with matching heatsink covers for a customised, exceptionally clean look
  • Ideal for creating neatly designed, premium builds in combination with Noctua’s chromax or industrialPPC line fans
  • Add colour accents (black, white, red, blue, green or yellow) with optional chromax line accessories (anti-vibration pads, extension and splitter...
  • Caution: heatsink covers increase the height and width of the cooler, please refer to the cover specifications for details and make sure that there is...

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Q: Is the nh-c14s a good cooler?

A: be quiet! Successor to the award-winning NH-C14, the NH-C14S is an elite class top-flow CPU cooler that is extremely efficient, highly compatible and remarkably adjustable. The single fan NH-C14S provides similar quiet cooling performance to its dual fan predecessor.

Q: What is the difference between the nh-d14 and the c14s?

A: Tests showed that this cooler is only slightly behind the big NH-D14, which is incredible when you consider the C14S only has one row of fins and a single 120mm fan, vs the double-radiator with 140 and 120 mm fans of the D14.

Q: Should I get the Noctua fan for my Ryzen 5?

A: The payoff for having the ugly, Noctua fan is that it’s quiet. It’s also significantly quieter than the stock cooler my Ryzen 5 came with. The quietness not only comes from the better fan, but from the much more effective cooler tower, which allows the fan to run slower.

Q: Should I get a c14s fan for my Motherboard?

A: Another plus of the C14S is that it blows cooling air directly at the motherboard, so in the end, it may be a better choice after all. I wound up mounting it with the fan underneath, the way it ships, because there was more clearance between the fan and the board than the fan and the side of the case if mounted on top.