Product Dimensions | 5.51"L x 0.98"W x 5.51"H |
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Brand | Noctua |
Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Cooling Method | Air |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Noise Level | 41.3 dB |
Material | Fibre-glass reinforced polyamide |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 3000 RPM |
Air Flow Capacity | 269.3 CFPH |
Series | NF-A14 iPPC-3000 PWM |
Item model number | NF-A14 iPPC-3000 PWM |
Item Weight | 10.9 ounces |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.51 x 5.51 x 0.98 inches |
Color | Black |
Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
Manufacturer | Noctua |
ASIN | B00KFCRF1A |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 26, 2014 |
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Product Dimensions | 5.51"L x 0.98"W x 5.51"H |
Brand | Noctua |
Power Connector Type | 4-Pin |
Voltage | 12 Volts |
Cooling Method | Air |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Noise Level | 41.3 dB |
Material | Fibre-glass reinforced polyamide |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 3000 RPM |
Air Flow Capacity | 269.3 CFPH |
About this item
- 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
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Easy to install | 4.8 | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | — |
Quality of material | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.9 | 4.1 | — |
Noise level | 3.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.3 | 3.7 | — |
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cooling method | Air | Air | Water | Air | Thermal | Air |
power connector type | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 3-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin | 4-Pin |
compatible devices | Desktop | Desktop | — | — | Radiator | Desktop |
air flow capacity | 269.3 cubic feet per hour | 102.1 cubic feet per minute | — | 165.5 cubic feet per minute | 119.1 cubic feet per minute | — |
max rotational speed | 3000 rpm | 2000 rpm | 2000 rpm | 2400 rpm | 2000 rpm | 3000 rpm |
noise level | 41.3 decibels | 22.6 decibels | 29.7 decibels | 36.8 decibels | 33.2 decibels | 41.3 decibels |
material | Fibre-glass reinforced polyamide | Sterrox LCP | Fibre-glass reinforced polyamide | — | Alloy Steel | Fibre-glass reinforced PBT |
voltage | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts | 12 volts | 24 volts |
Product Description
Conceived for industrial heavy duty applications that require enhanced cooling performance and advanced ingress protection, the NF-A14 industrialPPC (Protected Performance Cooling) is a ruggedised high-speed version of the award-winning retail model. Thanks to the outstanding aerodynamic efficiency of the NF-A14 design and the use of a novel three-phase motor, the industrialPPC version provides superior airflow and pressure capacity while keeping noise levels and power consumption moderate as against comparable high-speed fans. While its fibre-glass reinforced polyamide construction and certified water and dust protection make the NF-A14 industrialPPC suitable for operation in challenging environments, the renowned SSO2 bearing technology ensures an MTTF of over 150.000hrs. Topped off with Noctua’s trusted reliability, the NF-A14 industrialPPC is an ideal choice for highly demanding applications that require superior flow rates and ultimate dependability.
AAO frame
Noctua's AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frames feature integrated anti-vibration pads as well as Noctua's proprietary Stepped Inlet Design and Inner Surface Microstructures, both of which further refine the fan's performance/noise efficiency.
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3000rpm industrialPPC versionRunning twice as fast as the 1500rpm retail version, the NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 provides extreme airflow and pressure performance. Combined with the industrialPPC series' robust polyamide construction and advanced protection features, this makes the fan ideal for challenging industrial applications. |
Three-phase motor designWhile most axial fans use single-phase motors with 4 slots, Noctua's industrialPPC fans feature a three-phase design with 6 slots, which provides smoother transitions between the slots and thus allows for even higher running smoothness, further reduced vibrations and unprecedented energy efficiency. |
IP52 water- and dust protectionThanks to a special varnish coating that covers the motor and PCB, the NF-A14 industrialPPC complies with the ingress protection rating IP52. This means that it is not only highly dust resistant but also withstands dripping water equivalent to 3mm rainfall per minute. |
Fibre-glass reinforced polyamide constructionBoth the impeller and the frame of Noctua’s industrialPPC fans are made entirely from fibre-glass reinforced polyamide. This material can withstand temperatures up to 140°C and makes the fans even more robust and break-proof than Noctua’s standard fibre-glass reinforced PBT fans. |
Please Note:
The industrialPPC models are high-speed fans for industrial applications. As such, they are not as quiet as other Noctua fans and less suited for low-noise PC builds.
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Connector | 3-Pin | 4-pin PWM | 4-pin PWM | 4-pin PWM | 4-pin PWM | 4-pin PWM |
Voltage | 12V | 12V | 12V | 12V | 24V | 24V |
RPM | 2000 | Max: 2000 / Min: 500 | Max: 2000 / Min: 500 | Max: 3000 / Min: 800 | Max: 2000 / Min: 500 | Max: 3000 / Min: 800 |
Acoustical Noise | 31,5 dB(A) | 31,5 dB(A) | 31,5 dB(A) | 41,3 dB(A) | 31,5 dB(A) | 41,3 dB(A) |
Static pressure | 4,18 mm H₂O | 4,18 mm H₂O | 4,18 mm H₂O | 6,58 mm H₂O | 4,18 mm H₂O | 6,58 mm H₂O |
Airflow | 182,5 m³/h | 182,5 m³/h | 182,5 m³/h | 269,3 m³/h | 182,5 m³/h | 269,3 m³/h |
Ingress Protection Rating | IP52 | IP52 | IP67 | IP52 | IP67 | IP67 |
AEC-Q100 Qualification | X | X | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
Size | 140x140x25 mm | 140x140x25 mm | 140x140x25 mm | 140x140x25 mm | 140x140x25 mm | 140x140x25 mm |
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Customers like the quality of the fan. They say it's a reliable fan that can push a lot of air. They also appreciate the durable cords and solid blades. Customers also mention that the fan is environmentally hardened and high-performance. However, some customers have reported that the fans are extremely loud.
"UPDATED 10-22 : Fan-Tastic!!! Pun intended! Amazing fans.. They're so awesome and powerful, you can stand behind my PC and feel air blowing on you..." Read more
"...Even the blades, thin as they are, feel solid...I would recommend not putting your fingers anywhere near them while the fan is running...." Read more
"...As with all Noctua fans, this fan is very high quality. I like the material it is made out of...." Read more
"...The result is a very stable, quiet and cool rig...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the electronic component fan. They say it has high performance, and the mini cyclone it creates in their PC is awesome. They also appreciate the high rpm and the fact that it can run at lower speeds and move the same amount of air. Customers also say that it does an excellent job in both applications and is insanely powerful.
"...Pun intended! Amazing fans.. They're so awesome and powerful, you can stand behind my PC and feel air blowing on you from a foot away...." Read more
"...But for the price you get a fan that performs well and quietly for day to day use, and unlike Noctua's consumer-grade offerings, can go full-out..." Read more
"...The product is great, but the sound can be very distracting. If I was still in an office, I think the sound would also drive my co-workers insane too." Read more
"...Turbo is tolerable...." Read more
Customers like the airflow of the electronic component fan. They say it moves a ton of air, it's loud, but it does an amazing job at expelling air. Some say the fan helps bring in fresh air in the front of their case.
"...Compared to normal computer fans, you can feel a much greater airflow...." Read more
"...Very controllable, solid and very well made, great airflow, quiet under normal usage, and coloring is not as bad as some of the other Noctua fans..." Read more
"...Don't get me wrong. These are very high quality, 3000RPM, hi airflow, expensive fans...." Read more
"...period of time loud, but they keep everything cool and have really good air flow...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the temperature of the electronic component fan. They mention that it reduces the CPU temperature by 7 degrees Celsius, and provides airflow to ensure that the temperature stays nice and regulated. They also say that it keeps their case very cold and prevents heat soak during extended sessions. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...% full CPU load (50 celsius and above) ensuring my hardware stays cool and my case ventilated...." Read more
"...It seems to have worked quite well with cooling my PC, I'm able to run it at a higher speed without it overheating now...." Read more
"...Having said that, it offers phenomenal performance as a cooling solution for the Corsair Carbide Air 540 case and the Noctua NU-14S CPU Cooler...." Read more
"...want to be near them for any long period of time loud, but they keep everything cool and have really good air flow...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the electronic component fan. They mention that it looks good, is quiet, and not flashy. Some appreciate the design, construction, and durability of the fan. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I have better tempts on everything, GPU, CPU, PSU and MOBO...." Read more
"...The box is quite nice, but what you actually get is just barely above OEM-level; the fan and wide-thread screws for plastic fans, nothing more...." Read more
"...very well made, great airflow, quiet under normal usage, and coloring is not as bad as some of the other Noctua fans..." Read more
"...You likely will need to get a splitter and extender. The color on them is nice; better than the typical noctua brown...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the electronic component fan to be easy. They mention that the fan is fairly straight forward, easy to mount, and has no problem starting up. They also say that the fans can run at 1500 rpm and barely hear them. Customers also appreciate the quality of the fan and the ease of installation of screws.
"...Super easy! They all come with rubber sleeved cables that aren't too short and aren't too long...." Read more
"...They were easy to install but the cables are far too short to reach anything reall, especially in a bigger chassis like a meshify 2xl...." Read more
"...The installation of screws is very nice compared to your typical component due to material and screw design.Cons:-..." Read more
"...They are always made very well, easy to install, and work amazingly. Nothing changed with these fans...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the electronic component fan. Some mention that it's reasonably quiet, while others say that it is very loud and distracting. The blade noise starts getting a little shrill above 80% PWM, and the fans sound like jet engines at full speed.
"...Yes, they are louder than your average case fan so if a normal case fan bothers you, these will but take into account were also moving 10K cfpm of..." Read more
"...But for the price you get a fan that performs well and quietly for day to day use, and unlike Noctua's consumer-grade offerings, can go full-out..." Read more
"...The product is great, but the sound can be very distracting. If I was still in an office, I think the sound would also drive my co-workers insane too." Read more
"...as other popular fans, but I'd much rather take the cool, quiet performance of Noctua fans than have fancy loud LED fans in my rig...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the electronic component fan. Some mention that it's worth the value, while others say that it is a bit pricey.
"...if you can manage really loud temperatures this fan is definitely worth the value." Read more
"...I have better tempts on everything, GPU, CPU, PSU and MOBO. They're expensive but the life they'll add to my components by keeping them cool will..." Read more
"...think i’ll ever buy any other fan besides noctua, they are much worth the money...." Read more
"...I love these fans. If you are overlocked they are worth every cent. If you don't need the best they are admittedly overkill." Read more
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I would like to state, they aren't that loud, way too many people over exaggerated the noise, even at full speed! Yes, they are louder than your average case fan so if a normal case fan bothers you, these will but take into account were also moving 10K cfpm of air with these vs 500-1K cfpm from your typical case fan. That's ALOT of air! But yea, I don't have to yell at my spouse when they're on when we are near the PC, I don't hear them when they're running from another room (some said it woke up the neighbors!), they don't shake my desk, levitate my PC or sound like a plane landing in my house ect.. I almost canceled buying these because of the really bad misinformation out there, luckily I stuck with my gut.
With these fans I am securing the longevity of the investment made in my PC, already just swapping 2 of these in place of 2 of my Phantek fans, everything is 5-10 celscius cooler than before. They are PVM so in my BIOS I programmed them to run at basically 50% idle (20-30 celscius), 70% mid load (30-40 celscius) and 100% full CPU load (50 celsius and above) ensuring my hardware stays cool and my case ventilated. I have better tempts on everything, GPU, CPU, PSU and MOBO. They're expensive but the life they'll add to my components by keeping them cool will pay off ten fold I am sure. If your serious about taking care of your PC, adding longer lifespans to your expensive hardware and want the assurance of being able to run your PC for long times without fans catching flame, then buy these. That was another reason I got these fans, I do lots of downloading/uploading and my PC is on for long periods of time, these fans give me peace of mind that I won't wake up to a house fire.
Initially gave these fans 4 stars for the poor packaging and I am still not overly happy with the way they were packaged but the performance they give far outweighs the packaging and so 5 stars is what they are to receive now that I've used them and seen the drastic tempt changes. Very impressed! Not too loud, incredibly efficient and are easy on the eyes too. Highly recommend these fans for serious enthusiast or those who want to throw a PC in a closet/underground for server type applications, it covers all aspects of use and is backed with unsurpassed assure and quality. A+++ 10/10.
Noctua: Thank you Noctua, for surprising me again with your incredibly high quality fans. I love you guys and is why I chose your NH-D15 over a AIO/Closed Loop Liquid cooler for my CPU, which by the way rivals them in tempts. And why I buy your expensive fans, you guys are the best in the business and I am a proud supporter of your products. Just wanted to say thanks. I appreciate everything you guys do. Keep up the hard work! One thing I would like to ask is, please consider making a 200MM fan (industrial/redux/ect.) for us and give us the option to have black and brown fans for your coolers over the beige lol Thank you! Bye
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I'll update this again shortly but I ordered 2 of these fans and 1 of the fans was missing 1 rubber vibration pad on the corner. I had to remove one from the other side and put in so that when I attached the fan to my case all the vibration pads were snug into place. Disappointed and not sure who's fault it was, you spend 25+ dollars on a single case fan, you would expect it to have everything it's advertised to have. All I got was a box, the fan and 4 screws, the fans weren't even secured into the boxes nor did they come with any type of paperwork or anything other than a fan and screws. The other thing that turned me off was the screws that came with my 2 fans. They were very odd having a huge gouge on the tips almost like that of a flat head screw driver that as it goes up turns into a full screw and because of that, difficult to screw them in as they wanted to cross thread.
I'll update this after I power them up and see how they run. Still waiting on some other parts to arrive later today before I can turn on my PC. As of right now, they lost a Star from the packaging/screws. I was expecting more from Noctua honestly but if they perform as advertised then I am more than happy. Just thought I would share my disappointment. I'll report back later. Thank you for your time. Have a nice day.
Rather than restore the heatsink's stock configuration, I opted to simply beef up the heatsink's fan and move the NF-P14 to the case front to supply it; I'd been intending to replace the low-end Cooler Master fan I had there anyway. As both high airflow and high static pressure were needed...this fan was a bit of a no-brainer, even if it is pricy.
First off: if you too have an NH-D14, rest assured that this fan will fit. It won't fit as intended (the original mount kit was designed for 120mm-mount fans, the NF-A14 has 140mm mounts), but the heatsink is wide enough to support the fan, and you'll have a bottom overhang for RAM/VRM/etc cooling as with the original NF-P14. Just make sure that there aren't any components extruding from the board that will interfere with the corners. See attached pictures for my super-exotic mounting method.
Secondly: despite Noctua's best efforts, this fan is definitely not quiet at higher speeds. Even throttled at 50%, it's quite noticeable, though it's not unbearable. At 100% (which comes to ~2750rpm on my board...something I find slightly worrying actually), as noted in other reviews, it sounds akin to a small vacuum cleaner. If you plan to run it in a gaming PC, make sure you figure out what speed you need for adequate cooling, and stick to that under load. Look up your CPU to find its maximum safe temperature, and set your fan curve to have it kick up to 100% ~5 degrees before that. The fan has PWM control for a reason...use it! There's no reason to deafen yourself under light or no load.
Noctua's site lists the minimum speed as 800rpm, however, my board's minimum PWM setting is able to run it at ~400rpm. I wasn't able to test at what point it becomes "silent", but it certainly is at the lower end. I'd expect it to be no louder than the NF-P14 up to 1300rpm, and I never had a problem with that fan's noise.
Finally...it's a solid fan. Noctua, in my experience, makes high-quality stuff; this fan is no exception. The price of it made me handle it carefully, but it didn't feel fragile at all. Even the blades, thin as they are, feel solid...I would recommend not putting your fingers anywhere near them while the fan is running.
The box is quite nice, but what you actually get is just barely above OEM-level; the fan and wide-thread screws for plastic fans, nothing more.
I imagine that the common user would be disappointed by lack of low-noise adapter and/or splitter, but consider: the fan is PWM (a control method far superior to resistive/voltage-based control), and is rated for more than half an amp at full load. It seems to be commonly accepted that motherboard headers shouldn't be loaded above 1 amp, which would be easily exceeded by pairing two of these at full speed on a single header. I would guess that the cost of including a splitter in every box is a drop in the bucket for Noctua, but they chose to not include one to protect themselves if users decided to overload motherboard headers and potentially burn them out.
They can't be held responsible if the user finds a splitter elsewhere and decides to risk it, after all.
In summary,
It's an expensive fan, costing as much as an 8gb stick of DDR3. But for the price you get a fan that performs well and quietly for day to day use, and unlike Noctua's consumer-grade offerings, can go full-out balls-to-the-wall if high levels of static pressure and airflow are needed. It can be made to fit an NH-D14 with the mildest of adaptation, and (according to reviews and Noctua specs) will directly fit an NH-D15. The included accessories are...well, non-existent, but with a proper setup you won't need them anyway.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2017
Rather than restore the heatsink's stock configuration, I opted to simply beef up the heatsink's fan and move the NF-P14 to the case front to supply it; I'd been intending to replace the low-end Cooler Master fan I had there anyway. As both high airflow and high static pressure were needed...this fan was a bit of a no-brainer, even if it is pricy.
First off: if you too have an NH-D14, rest assured that this fan will fit. It won't fit as intended (the original mount kit was designed for 120mm-mount fans, the NF-A14 has 140mm mounts), but the heatsink is wide enough to support the fan, and you'll have a bottom overhang for RAM/VRM/etc cooling as with the original NF-P14. Just make sure that there aren't any components extruding from the board that will interfere with the corners. See attached pictures for my super-exotic mounting method.
Secondly: despite Noctua's best efforts, this fan is definitely not quiet at higher speeds. Even throttled at 50%, it's quite noticeable, though it's not unbearable. At 100% (which comes to ~2750rpm on my board...something I find slightly worrying actually), as noted in other reviews, it sounds akin to a small vacuum cleaner. If you plan to run it in a gaming PC, make sure you figure out what speed you need for adequate cooling, and stick to that under load. Look up your CPU to find its maximum safe temperature, and set your fan curve to have it kick up to 100% ~5 degrees before that. The fan has PWM control for a reason...use it! There's no reason to deafen yourself under light or no load.
Noctua's site lists the minimum speed as 800rpm, however, my board's minimum PWM setting is able to run it at ~400rpm. I wasn't able to test at what point it becomes "silent", but it certainly is at the lower end. I'd expect it to be no louder than the NF-P14 up to 1300rpm, and I never had a problem with that fan's noise.
Finally...it's a solid fan. Noctua, in my experience, makes high-quality stuff; this fan is no exception. The price of it made me handle it carefully, but it didn't feel fragile at all. Even the blades, thin as they are, feel solid...I would recommend not putting your fingers anywhere near them while the fan is running.
The box is quite nice, but what you actually get is just barely above OEM-level; the fan and wide-thread screws for plastic fans, nothing more.
I imagine that the common user would be disappointed by lack of low-noise adapter and/or splitter, but consider: the fan is PWM (a control method far superior to resistive/voltage-based control), and is rated for more than half an amp at full load. It seems to be commonly accepted that motherboard headers shouldn't be loaded above 1 amp, which would be easily exceeded by pairing two of these at full speed on a single header. I would guess that the cost of including a splitter in every box is a drop in the bucket for Noctua, but they chose to not include one to protect themselves if users decided to overload motherboard headers and potentially burn them out.
They can't be held responsible if the user finds a splitter elsewhere and decides to risk it, after all.
In summary,
It's an expensive fan, costing as much as an 8gb stick of DDR3. But for the price you get a fan that performs well and quietly for day to day use, and unlike Noctua's consumer-grade offerings, can go full-out balls-to-the-wall if high levels of static pressure and airflow are needed. It can be made to fit an NH-D14 with the mildest of adaptation, and (according to reviews and Noctua specs) will directly fit an NH-D15. The included accessories are...well, non-existent, but with a proper setup you won't need them anyway.