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Review on 🍫 Noctua NH-C14S, High-Performance CPU Cooler with NF-A14 PWM 140mm Fan (Brown) by Malik Berry

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Difficult to install, no expected temporary upgrades for Ryzen 2700X

Used on Ryzen 2700 X Mid/Full Tower Corsair Carbide 100R. Keep in mind that the 2700X requires you to purchase a second mounting kit, which is not included in this box and is another $8-$10 at Revain. My CPU is idling at about 47C and OC'd at 4.0GHz. Not nearly the lower prices I wanted. (I've seen other reports of temps hovering around 29C.) I don't overheat or crash even when overclocking to 100%, though, so it runs on the high end to keep temps cooler than the stock option. The installation was a PITA due to the bracket system and the fact that the fan had to be moved to insert the included screwdriver through the top of the fan and into the bracket's screws. The cooler is made and designed with excellent materials, but considering the price, the lack of a mounting kit and the higher than expected temperatures, I'm not very happy. However, it suits my case and my CPU no longer crashes on my OS. Therefore, 3.5 stars are rounded down for price and convenience (or lack thereof).

Pros
  • Best in niche
Cons
  • Large and bulky