Noctua NH-C14S Top-Flow Flexible CPU Cooler NH-C14S

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. Thanks to its deeper fin stack and the renowned NF-A14 PWM fan; the single fan NH-C14S provides similar quiet cooling performance to its dual fan predecessor while being even more versatile: With the fan installed on top of the fins; the cooler is compatible with RAM modules of up to 70mm height. With the fan installed underneath the fins; the total height of the cooler is only 115mm; making it suitable for use in many HTPC cases. At the same time; the new offset layout allows it to clear the top PCIe slot on most micro-ATX and ATX motherboards. Topped off with the trusted; pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system; Noctua's proven NT-H1 thermal compound and full six years manufacturer's warranty; the NH-C14S is a premium quality top-flow solution for the highest demands.


Based on the award-winning NH-C14 Having received more than 200 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines; the NH-C14 has become an established reference for 140mm top-flow coolers. With its deeper fin stack and more efficient NF-A14 PWM fan; the new S-version provides similar performance and further improved compatibility.
C-Type top-flow design The c-type top-flow design of the NH-C14S not only allows for superb quiet cooling performance while maintaining a much lower profile than today's 140mm tower-style coolers but also ensures excellent airflow over RAM modules and near-socket motherboard components.
Low Profile Mode Run with the NF-A14 fan installed underneath the fin stack; the NH-C14S stands only 115mm tall; which is much lower than tower coolers with 140mm or 120mm fans and allows it to fit many desktop style or HTPC cases.
High Clearance Mode Run with the NF-A14 fan installed on top; the NH-C14S provides extended clearance underneath the fin stack. This way; it is fully compatible with chipset coolers and RAM modules with heat-spreaders of up to 70mm height.
Offset design for PCIe clearance Compared to the original NH-C14; the layout of the NH-C14S has been offset in two axis. Thanks to this measure; the heatsink will clear the top PCIe slot on most micro-ATX and ATX motherboards when the bendings of the heatpipes face the PCIe slots or the I/O panel.
NF-A14 140mm premium fan Featuring sophisticated aerodynamic optimisations such as Flow Acceleration Channels; the NF-A14 is renowned to be among the best quiet 140mm fans on the market. Combined with the deeper fin stack of the NH-C14S; it allows the cooler to achieve similar performance levels as its dual fan predecessor despite only using a single NF-A14.
PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor The NF-A14 premium fan supplied with the NH-C14S supports PWM for convenient automatic speed control through the motherboard. In addition; the maximum fan speed can be reduced from 1500 to 1200 RPM using the supplied Low-Noise Adaptor for even quieter operation.
SecuFirm2 mounting system Noctua's SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality; safety and ease of use. Supporting Intel LGA115x (LGA1150; LGA1151; LGA1155; LGA1156); LGA2011 (LGA2011-0 & LGA2011-3) and AMD (AM3(+); AM2(+); FM1; FM2(+)); the SecuFirm2 mounting included with the NH-C14S guarantees perfect contact pressure and maximum convenience on all current sockets.
Compatibility with past and future sockets Complying with the open SecuFirm standard; the NH-C14S can be made compatible with the older LGA1366 and LGA775 sockets using the optional NM-I3 mounting kit; which is provided by Noctua free of charge. If technically possible; Noctua will also provide upgrade kits for future sockets.
NT-H1 thermal compound Having received more than 100 awards and recommendations from hardware journalists around the world; Noctua's NT-H1 is a proven professional grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance; excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability.
Six years warranty Noctua products are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans; the supplied NF-A14 features an MTBF rating of more than 150;000 hours and the entire NH-C14S package comes with a full six years manufacturer's warranty.