Monday, September 30th 2024
Noctua Introduces NF-A14x25 G2 Next-gen 140mm Fans
Noctua today introduced its eagerly anticipated next-generation 140 mm fan. Succeeding the award-winning NF-A14 and building on the technological innovations of the ground-breaking NF-A12x25, the NF-A14x25 G2 is Noctua's new square-frame 140 mm flagship model: Made from Sterrox LCP, its highly optimised Progressive-Bend impeller with winglets, Flow Acceleration Channels and Centrifugal Turbulator hub combined with a tip-clearance of only 0.7 mm allow the NF-A14x25 G2 to significantly improve its predecessor's renowned quiet cooling performance.
"After almost a decade of development work, we're proud of the substantial performance uplift that we have managed to achieve with this fan", says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). "The NF-A14x25 G2 is easily our most advanced fan today, and we're confident that the massive advances in performance-to-noise efficiency will be of great value to our customers."
Like the NF-A14 and NF-A12x25, the new NF-A14x25 G2 is a true all-rounder that yields superb results in all types of usage, regardless of whether it's in low-impedance, airflow-oriented applications such as case cooling, or high-impedance, static pressure demanding scenarios such as on heatsinks and water cooling radiators. For application-specific optimisation, the NF-A14x25 G2 comes with an NA-AVG2-LR anti-vibration gasket pre-installed to create a tighter seal on radiators. Additionally, its AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frame can be combined with the optional NA-IS1-14 inlet spacer, which can help to achieve superior suction acoustics and flow rates in challenging intake configurations.
The NF-A14x25 G2's new ultra-low-loss etaPERF motor with Smooth Commutation Drive 2 technology doesn't only provide unprecedented energy efficiency and running smoothness, but thanks to the new SupraTorque feature, it can also leverage extra torque headroom to keep the fan at its desired speed when working against back pressure, thereby ensuring even better performance on heatsinks and radiators.
The fan is available in a standard PWM version with 1500rpm maximum speed, an ultra-quiet LS-PWM version with up to 800rpm as well as in an Sx2-PP set that contains two fans that are offset in speed by +/- ~25rpm. This speed offset can be beneficial in push-pull operation as well as in situations where two or more fans are operating side by side, such as in case cooling applications or on 280 mm water cooling radiators, in order to avoid periodic humming or other undesired acoustic interaction phenomena.
Topped off with Noctua's reference-class SSO2 bearing, a rich bundle of accessories and 6-year manufacturer's warranty, the NF-A14x25 G2 is a premium-quality product through and through. Its superior performance, comprehensive feature set, cutting-edge construction and state-of-the-art materials set a new standard within Noctua's portfolio and make it an elite choice for the most discerning demands.
For more information, visit the product pages of the NF-A14x25 G2 PWM, NF-A14x25 G2 PWM Sx2-PP, and NF-A14x25 G2 LS-PWM.
The manufacturer's suggested retail prices are as follows:
"After almost a decade of development work, we're proud of the substantial performance uplift that we have managed to achieve with this fan", says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). "The NF-A14x25 G2 is easily our most advanced fan today, and we're confident that the massive advances in performance-to-noise efficiency will be of great value to our customers."
The NF-A14x25 G2's new ultra-low-loss etaPERF motor with Smooth Commutation Drive 2 technology doesn't only provide unprecedented energy efficiency and running smoothness, but thanks to the new SupraTorque feature, it can also leverage extra torque headroom to keep the fan at its desired speed when working against back pressure, thereby ensuring even better performance on heatsinks and radiators.
The fan is available in a standard PWM version with 1500rpm maximum speed, an ultra-quiet LS-PWM version with up to 800rpm as well as in an Sx2-PP set that contains two fans that are offset in speed by +/- ~25rpm. This speed offset can be beneficial in push-pull operation as well as in situations where two or more fans are operating side by side, such as in case cooling applications or on 280 mm water cooling radiators, in order to avoid periodic humming or other undesired acoustic interaction phenomena.
Topped off with Noctua's reference-class SSO2 bearing, a rich bundle of accessories and 6-year manufacturer's warranty, the NF-A14x25 G2 is a premium-quality product through and through. Its superior performance, comprehensive feature set, cutting-edge construction and state-of-the-art materials set a new standard within Noctua's portfolio and make it an elite choice for the most discerning demands.
For more information, visit the product pages of the NF-A14x25 G2 PWM, NF-A14x25 G2 PWM Sx2-PP, and NF-A14x25 G2 LS-PWM.
The manufacturer's suggested retail prices are as follows:
- NF-A14x25 G2 PWM: EUR 39.90 / USD 39.90
- NF-A14x25 G2 PWM Sx2-PP: EUR 76.90 / USD 76.90
- NF-A14x25 G2 LS-PWM: EUR 39.90 / USD 39.90
54 Comments on Noctua Introduces NF-A14x25 G2 Next-gen 140mm Fans
White is a trend from the last 10 years and Noctua are about 20 years behind the curve for colour options, so expect to see Chromax White in 2034 ;)
Arctic P12 all the way for me.
I only buy their coolers second hand, when the price is half or even less than a brand new one. But I feel like my next one will be from ID-cooling. Very very solid price/perf. ratio.
Imagine when Noctua releases free upgrades for new sockets, the topic will explode with comments on how they have no choice due to their overpriced products.
There are tons of ppl who snipe newegg as we speak and begging to buy 4090's that cost $2750, so I imagine that buying like 10-20 Noctua fans won't be an issue to someone who dumps $2750 on a 4090 in Sep 2024.
To change the subject I am amazed at how much Noctua is triggering (some) ppl.
I guess you'd be thrilled to know that I own a NH-D15 which I bought like 10 years ago and will never have to replace as Noctua is shipping kits to owners upon presentation of CPU proof of purchase.
"Not A Chance"
I mean even the employees are dressed in the signature colours :D, I want THAT hoodie!!
With premium fans like Noctua's you get sublime performance, longevity and good noise profiles(far more important than dBA), the latter of which is often overlooked in reviews. The performance and noise levels are also very consistent over time, and they will outlive most of the other components in your PC.
The advantage of making a product in ugly colors is making it glaringly obvious who has their priorities in order, and who cares about esthetics.
Tan and brown FTW!
No, yeah, I also read the PR blurb, thank you, no need to quote it again.
By the by, my case is full of Noctua fans. It’s just that I realize that at this point justifying the price tag is just not something I can reasonably do anymore. 40 dollars for a single fan is beyond the pale, however you look at it. And, frankly, looking at the review linked above, annoying low freq buzzing at 1000-1200 RPM (which is my preferred operating mode) is not what I would expect from, uh, “premium fans like Noctua's”.I have 15 year old Deltas and Typhoons in my workstations in the lab. They still work fine and sure as f*ck were not 40 buckaroos a pop. I have several 10+ year old CM fans in various PCs, some on heatsinks, some as case fans and of… two dozen, I would say?… only one (ONE) failed. And those were cheap as dirt and basic. This argument is tired and lackluster.