20 Best Noctua Chromax 140mm [2024]

Are you looking for the best Noctua Chromax 140mm? Based on expert reviews, we ranked them. We've listed our top-ranked picks, including the top-selling Noctua Chromax 140mm.

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1 Noctua NF-A14 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (140mm, Black) Noctua NF-A14 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (140mm, Black)
2 Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black) Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black, Dual-Tower CPU Cooler (140mm, Black)
3 Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (140mm, Black) Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (140mm, Black)
4 Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Green, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Green) Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Green, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Green)
5 Noctua Chromax 140mm CPU Cooler - Black Noctua Chromax 140mm CPU Cooler - Black
6 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)
7 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)
8 Noctua NF-A9x14 HS-PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Slim Fan, 4-Pin (92x14mm, Black) Noctua NF-A9x14 HS-PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Slim Fan, 4-Pin (92x14mm, Black)
9 Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Black, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Black) Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Black, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Black)
10 Noctua NF-A14 iPPC-3000 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 3000 RPM (140mm, Black) Noctua NF-A14 iPPC-3000 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 3000 RPM (140mm, Black)
11 Noctua NF-A14 iPPC-2000 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 2000 RPM (140mm, Black) Noctua NF-A14 iPPC-2000 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 2000 RPM (140mm, Black)
12 Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 PWM, Quiet Fan, 4-Pin, 1200 RPM (140mm, Grey) Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 PWM, Quiet Fan, 4-Pin, 1200 RPM (140mm, Grey)
13 Noctua NF-A20 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (200x30mm, Black) Noctua NF-A20 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (200x30mm, Black)
14 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)
15 Noctua NF-A14 iPPC-2000 IP67 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 2000 RPM (140mm, Black) Noctua NF-A14 iPPC-2000 IP67 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 2000 RPM (140mm, Black)
16 Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Grey, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Grey) Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Grey, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Grey)
17 Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
18 Noctua NH-U14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A15 140mm Fan (Brown) Noctua NH-U14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A15 140mm Fan (Brown)
19 Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black)
20 Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Yellow, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Yellow) Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Yellow, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Yellow)
Bestseller No. 1
Noctua NF-A14 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (140mm, Black)
  • Premium quiet fan, 140x140x25mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 1500 RPM, max. 24.6 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
  • Award-winning NF-A14 design has received more than 100 recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines
  • Square frame with excellent airflow and pressure performance: ideal for use on water cooling radiators or as a case fan
  • 4-pin PWM version for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM fan headers, 1500rpm maximum speed
  • chromax.black.swap edition with attractive all-black design and swappable red, black, white, blue, yellow and green anti-vibration pads for...
Bestseller No. 2
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. 3
Noctua NF-A15 HS-PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (140mm, Black)
  • Premium quiet fan, 140x150x25 mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 1500 RPM, max. 24.6 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
  • Award-winning NF-A15 design has received more than 100 recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines
  • 150mm wide round frame with 120mm standard mounting holes (105mm hole spacing): ideal for use on CPU coolers such as the popular NH-D15, NH-D15S or...
  • 4-pin PWM version for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM fan headers, 1500rpm maximum speed
  • chromax.black.swap edition with attractive all-black design and swappable red, black, white, blue, yellow and green anti-vibration pads for...
Bestseller No. 4
Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Green, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Green)
  • 16 green anti-vibration pads for up to 2 compatible 14cm or 12cm fans
  • Compatible with many popular Noctua fans such as NF-A14, NF-F12 or NF-S12A series (see Noctua.at website for detailed compatibility info)
  • Pads minimise the transmission of minute vibrations while maintaining full compatibility with standard fan screws and most other mounting systems
  • Green colour for creating stunning green/black themed builds with Noctua’s chromax or industrialPPC line fans
  • Trusted Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty
Bestseller No. 6
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. 7
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...
Bestseller No. 8
Noctua NF-A9x14 HS-PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Slim Fan, 4-Pin (92x14mm, Black)
  • Premium quiet fan, 92x92x14mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 2500 RPM, max. 23.6 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
  • Award-winning 92x14mm A-series fan with Flow Acceleration Channels and Advanced Acoustic Optimisation frame for superior quiet cooling performance
  • 14mm slim design is ideal for low-profile 9cm CPU coolers (e.g. Noctua NH-L9 series), compact PC cases and other space-restricted applications
  • 4-pin HS-PWM version for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM fan headers, broad 500-2500rpm speed range, stops at 0% PWM for semi-passive systems
  • chromax.black.swap edition with all-black design and self-adhesive red, black, white, blue, yellow and green anti-vibration pads for...
Bestseller No. 9
Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Black, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Black)
  • 16 black anti-vibration pads for up to 2 compatible 14cm or 12cm fans
  • Compatible with many popular Noctua fans such as NF-A14, NF-F12 or NF-S12A series (see Noctua.at website for detailed compatibility info)
  • Pads minimise the transmission of minute vibrations while maintaining full compatibility with standard fan screws and most other mounting systems
  • Black colour for creating stunning all-black themed builds with Noctua’s chromax or industrialPPC line fans
  • Trusted Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty
SaleBestseller No. 10
Noctua NF-A14 iPPC-3000 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 3000 RPM (140mm, Black)
  • Heavy duty cooling fan, 140x140x25 mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 3000 RPM, max. 41.3 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
  • Award-winning 140x25mm A-series fan with Flow Acceleration Channels and Advanced Acoustic Optimisation frame for superior cooling efficiency
  • 12V 3000rpm model (41.3dB) with 4-pin PWM connector for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM fan headers, broad 800-3000rpm speed range
  • High-speed industrialPPC version for industrial heavy-duty applications that require extreme cooling performance and advanced ingress protection
  • Ruggedised fibre-glass reinforced polyamide construction and IP52 certified water and dust protection
SaleBestseller No. 11
Noctua NF-A14 iPPC-2000 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 2000 RPM (140mm, Black)
  • Heavy duty cooling fan, 140x140x25 mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 2000 RPM, max. 31.5 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
  • Award-winning 140x25mm A-series fan with Flow Acceleration Channels and Advanced Acoustic Optimisation frame for superior cooling efficiency
  • 12V 2000rpm model (31.5dB) with 4-pin PWM connector for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM fan headers, broad 500-2000rpm speed range
  • High-speed industrialPPC version for industrial heavy-duty applications that require extreme cooling performance and advanced ingress protection
  • Ruggedised fibre-glass reinforced polyamide construction and IP52 certified water and dust protection
SaleBestseller No. 12
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 PWM, Quiet Fan, 4-Pin, 1200 RPM (140mm, Grey)
  • Quiet fan, 140x140x25 mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 1200 RPM, max. 19.6 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
  • Renowned NF-P14s high-end 140x25mm 12V fan, more than 100 awards and recommendations from international computer hardware websites and magazines,...
  • Highly optimised low-noise design provides outstanding quietness of operation, excellent static pressure and strong airflow (CFM), square frame for...
  • 1200rpm 4-pin PWM version with excellent balance of performance and quietness, supports automatic motherboard speed control (powerful airflow when...
  • Streamlined redux edition: proven Noctua quality at an attractive price point, wide range of optional accessories (anti-vibration mounts, S-ATA...
Bestseller No. 13
Noctua NF-A20 PWM chromax.Black.swap, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (200x30mm, Black)
  • Premium quiet fan, 200x200x30 mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, max. 800 RPM, max. 18.1 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
  • Award-winning 200x30mm A-series fan with Flow Acceleration Channels and Advanced Acoustic Optimisation frame for superior quiet cooling performance
  • Large 20cm diameter for high airflow at extremely low noise levels; 154x154, 170x170 & 110x180mm mounting holes for broad compatibility with various...
  • 4-pin PWM version for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM motherboard fan headers, 350-800rpm speed range
  • chromax.black.swap edition with all-black design and swappable red, black, white, blue, yellow and green anti-vibration pads for colour-customising (4...
Bestseller No. 14
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
SaleBestseller No. 15
Noctua NF-A14 iPPC-2000 IP67 PWM, Heavy Duty Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 2000 RPM (140mm, Black)
  • Heavy duty cooling fan, 140x140x25 mm, 12V, 4-pin PWM, IP67 certified, max. 2000 RPM, max. 31.5 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
  • Award-winning 140x25mm A-series fan with Flow Acceleration Channels and Advanced Acoustic Optimisation frame for superior cooling efficiency
  • 12V 2000rpm model (31.5 dB(A)) with 4-pin PWM connector for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM fan headers, broad 500-2000rpm speed range
  • High-speed industrialPPC version for industrial heavy-duty applications that require extreme cooling performance and advanced ingress protection
  • Ruggedised fibre-glass reinforced polyamide construction and IP67 certified water and dust protection
Bestseller No. 16
Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Grey, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Grey)
  • 16 grey anti-vibration pads for up to 2 compatible 12cm or 14cm fans
  • Compatible with many popular Noctua fans such as NF-A14, NF-A12x25, NF-S12A or NF-F12 series (see Noctua.at website for detailed compatibility info)
  • Pads minimise the transmission of minute vibrations while maintaining full compatibility with standard fan screws and most other mounting systems
  • Dark-grey design goes nicely both with black industrialPPC or chromax line fans as well as with grey redux line fans (NF-P14s, NF-P12, NF-S12B)
  • Trusted Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty
Bestseller No. 17
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. 18
Noctua NH-U14S, Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A15 140mm Fan (Brown)
  • Award-winning, slim 140mm single-tower design combines outstanding cooling performance with superb quietness of operation and excellent RAM...
  • Does not overhang the RAM slots on LGA2066 and LGA2011 motherboards, ensuring full compatibility with tall modules
  • 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 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. 20
Noctua NA-SAVP1 chromax.Yellow, Anti-Vibration Pads for 120/140mm Noctua Fans (16-Pack, Yellow)
  • 16 yellow anti-vibration pads for up to 2 compatible 14cm or 12cm fans
  • Compatible with many popular Noctua fans such as NF-A14, NF-F12 or NF-S12A series (see Noctua.at website for detailed compatibility info)
  • Pads minimise the transmission of minute vibrations while maintaining full compatibility with standard fan screws and most other mounting systems
  • Yellow colour for creating stunning yellow/black themed builds with Noctua’s chromax or industrialPPC line fans
  • Trusted Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty

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FAQ:

Q: What is the Noctua nh-d15 chromax black?

A: The NH-D15 chromax.black is an all-black version of Noctua’s award-winning flagship model NH-D15 premium-quality quiet CPU cooler.

Q: What makes the Noctua chromax line fans so special?

A: The chromax line fans feature the further optimised second generation of Noctua’s renowned, time-tested SSO bearing. With SSO2, the rear magnet is placed closer to the axis to provide even better stabilisation, precision and durability. The NF-A15 impeller features suction side Flow Acceleration Channels.

Q: Why choose Noctua nf-a14 for 140mm cooling?

A: Having received more than 100 awards and recommendations from the international press, Noctua’s NF-A14 has become a proven premium choice for 140mm cooling needs. Its renowned efficiency has convinced tens of thousands of customers all over the world.

Q: What is the best Noctua fan type?

A: In the chromax line, Noctua recommends the pressure-optimised NF-F12 for heatsinks and radiators and the airflow-optimised NF-S12A for case fan usage. In the redux line, Noctua recommends the pressure-optimised NF-P12 for heatsinks and radiators and the airflow-optimised NF-S12B for use as a case fan.