Noctua Introduces NF-A14x25 G2 Next-gen 140mm Fans

[DLAV]

Either way, it doesn't matter for the NF-A14x25 as those aren't available in black yet, something you're seemingly oblivious to in this whole discussion so far.

They've done this forever. First they release the brown version and later they get to work on the chromax version. It's a complicated process to get them done at their desired quality level it seems. Let's see if the black G2 comes out like they say, q1 2025. First we should see the replacement for the A12x25 soon.

It sucks that no white noctua fans exist after all this time.

 

[Chrispy_]

It sucks that no white noctua fans exist after all this time.

Yeah, for this line of premium, flagship fans I expect they will eventually release Chromax variants. So many of their products never received this makeover and still exist today solely as brown/beige - very occasionally there's a Redux variant but those area even rarer than Chromax and their value is questionable given how barebones they are for the money.

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

 

[A Computer Guy]

I really want to try one of these with my NH-C14S

 

[stahlhart]

The My Little Pony of PC hardware.

Arctic P12 all the way for me.

 

[PLAfiller]

It sucks that no white noctua fans exist after all this time.

I don't really mind their signature colours, but I'd rather get something more exotic than black/white/gray. Say "azure" like an Yeti Arc bicycle or something even bolder if you ask 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.

 

[Niceumemu]

It really is amazing how angry some people can get over the release of a PC cooling fan

 

[Solid State Brain]

The previous-generation Noctua NF-A14 were unsuitable for being installed as inlet fans (with a mesh / filter on the fan intake); turbulence would cause them to emit a loud buzzing sound, and probably many people returned them for this reason, thinking their fans were defective. Hopefully the G2 version solves this issue without the need for installing fan shrouds/spacers (which should always be added when possible).

 

[freeagent]

*Laughs in Thermalright*

 

[TheDeeGee]

It really is amazing how angry some people can get over the release of a PC cooling fan

Right?!

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.

 

[phanbuey]

Noctua is the embodiment of "Perfect is the enemy of good"

 

[Gigaherz]

how they have no choice due to their overpriced products.

And rightfully so.

 

[PassportBro]

How spoiled and out of the real world do you have to be to pay 80 bucks for a pair of turd-coloured pc fans?

I mean it's like 80 bucks, dude.

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.

 

[maxfly]

I'm good.

 

[Operandi]

I'm fine with waiting ten years heh, odds are that the ones you bought 10 years ago are still running perfectly, I know mine are.

I have plenty of fans that have been running non stop for 10+ years that don't say Noctua on them. Just say'n.

 

[Dirt Chip]

Any NFA14x35 G2 is to be expected someday?

 

[freeagent]

Any NFA14x35 G2 is to be expected someday?

My magic 8-Ball says:

"Not A Chance"

 

[Nordiga]

The My Little Pony of PC hardware.

Arctic P12 all the way for me.

Preach!!!

 

[Mr. Perfect]

Whew, last day of Q3 and they got it out the door. I was really expecting another delay on these.

 

[PLAfiller]

Here's the official video on their channel for this fan:

I mean even the employees are dressed in the signature colours , I want THAT hoodie!!

 

[efikkan]

A toast to those of us no longer on this plane of existence who passed on in the time it took Noctua to make a 3% better fan.
I am being facetious, sure, but holy hell, a decade-ish to develop A FAN. I know that it isn’t easy, but, y’know, cutting edge chip architectures take less time.
Another 3-4 years before they figure out the whole “not brown” thing now, I guess.

It is quite an engineering feat to create a product that excel in every area, which is why it's hard to create innovative premium fans while it's comparatively easy to create some cheap knock-off which does a mediocre job.

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!

 

[Onasi]

@efikkan
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”.

they will outlive most of the other components in your PC

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.

 

[HairyLobsters]

Is everyone in the comment section 14?

 

[Dirt Chip]

Any reason not to buy the 2pack even if thay will be placed far from each other?

 

[maxfly]

Any reason not to buy the 2pack even if thay will be placed far from each other?

If you might mount them on a hs or rad at some point it makes sense, otherwise it really doesn't matter.

 

[Dirt Chip]

If you might mount them on a hs or rad at some point it makes sense, otherwise it really doesn't matter.

Well, you save a few bucks