Noctua NH-D14

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 37 expert reviews

Excellent:

30
Good:

6
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Very cool.
Remains quiet even under load & overclock.
Easy instructions.

Cons:

Too big.
Sharp edges on cooling fins.

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Last revision on October 18, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Very cool
Remains quiet even under load & overclock
Easy instructions
Quiet operation
Dual radiators
6 heatpipes
NFP12, NFP14, NTH1 thermal paste
Ultralownoise adapters

Reviewers Didn't Like

Too big
Sharp edges on cooling fins
Large size may limit compatibility with some motherboards
Expensive

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Expert reviews and ratings

What can be said? This thing is addicted to heat! It stabilized my environment allowing me to fully utilize the power of my processor, *and* give me peace of mind knowing that my temperature are not going to shorten the lifespan of my CPU! It is huge,...

By Modders-Inc on July 02, 2011

It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a CPU cooler, mostly due to the fact that we don’t get many of them, but also because it’s always a hassle. And one way or another, I usually end up with some sort of bloody cut. Given the...

By Tbreak.com on April 13, 2011

Bulky, yet quiet and...

By Atomic MPC on March 08, 2011

After seeing how well Noctua’s NH-C14 performed I had really high expectations for the NH-D14 and they were exceeded! The NH-D14 performed even better than the NH-C14! If we compare it to the stock AMD cooler it was 14 degrees cooler during idle...

By ThinkComputers on March 03, 2011

100

Noctua arises from a cooperation between the Austrian Rascom Computerdistribution Ges.m.b.H and the Taiwanese Kolink International Corporation and entertains a development partnership with the Austrian Institute of Heat Transmission and Fan...

By Hardware Bistro on November 02, 2010

100

The Noctua NH-D14 is by far one of the best CPU coolers that I’ve seen. It’s definitely large and in charge. It provides high quality heatsinks, heatpipes, fans, and thermal compound installed by SecurFirm2 to provide only the best...

By Tech Arkade on October 29, 2010

What can we say that you’ve no doubt already figured out on your own? The Noctua NH-D14 is indeed the best performing CPU cooler money can buy. It’s even more impressive that the money isn’t an amount that will cripple you. The fact...

By FutureLooks on August 27, 2010

100

One look at the Austrian-designed Noctua and you know it means business. For a start, it's something of a giant, featuring two fin stacks and two fans. The quality of engineering is superb, right through to the colour instructions. Even the thermal...

By TechRadar on July 08, 2010

100

Pro'sPerformance Appearance Relatively easy to install Wide compatibility range 6-year warranty Silent Con'sPrice Size The NH-D14 CPU cooler is another in a long line of premium products from the folks at Noctua. Long known for their quality...

By The Best Case Scenario on June 11, 2010

Weighing in at 1240 grams, the 161mm tall, 140x156mm square Noctua NH-D14 processor heatsink is large no matter how you size it up. This heatsink currently ranks near the top of Frostytech's Top 5 Heatsinks chart, and since we're comparing it...

By FrostyTech on May 27, 2010

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