Product Comparison: Noctua NH-C14S vs be quiet! Dark Rock Tf


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Noctua NH-C14S CPU Cooler
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General Specifications
Brand
Noctua
be quiet!
Model
NH-C14S
Dark Rock Tf
Origin
Austria
Germany
About the Product
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. The single fan NH-C14S provides similar quiet cooling performance to its dual fan predecessor.
One of the hardest things to do in a compact PC is quietly cool a high-performance CPU even in extreme overclocking conditions. be quiet!’s top-flow cooler Dark Rock TF offers a solution to this challenge.
Key Specs
Cooling Type
Air Cooling
Air Cooling
Max. Airflow
140.2 CFM
113.8 CFM
Number of Pipes
7
6
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Noctua NH-C14S CPU Cooler
  • It's keeping my AMD Ryzen 7 3700X cool! It's great for my HTPC case.
  • It fits like a glove when you need a low profile, premium air cooled heat sink.
  • Looks nice, does a decent job cooling.
  • Works great, keeps the I9-9900k cool and is very quiet.
  • This cooler exudes quality and cools my CPU, like no other.
be quiet! Dark Rock Tf CPU Cooler
  • Got this for a new desktop build. Quiet operation and good cooling performance.
  • This cooler is amazing. Easily handles keeping the CPU cool.
  • It looks very nice and cools very well.
  • Amazing cooling performance. Great air flow.
  • Excellent cooler -- quiet, built very well, adequate mounting system and provides excellent cooling.
Size & Weight
Height
5.59 in.
5.15 in.
Width
5.51 in.
5.51 in.
Depth
6.42 in.
6.4 in.
Weight
2.24 lbs.
1.78 lbs.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Noctua NH-C14S CPU Cooler
  • Great cooler, doesn't take a lot of space.
  • Nice piece of gear. Easy to install, and fit easily inside Cooler Master n200 case.
  • Good size for medium to large case.
  • For the price and size, it's great.
  • This CPU cooler is extremely huge.
be quiet! Dark Rock Tf CPU Cooler
  • Looks good for the size. Very quiet fans.
  • The cooler looks great and has high quality materials all around. Perfect size and weight.
  • Great size that fits perfectly in the middle case.
  • Cools very well. It makes very little noise. Great size.
Features
Socket Compatibility
Intel:, 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 2011, 2011-3, 2066, AMD:, AM2, AM2 +, AM3, AM3 +, FM1, FM2, FM2+
Intel:, 775, 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1366, 2011-3, 2066, 1200, 2011, AMD:, AM2, AM2 +, AM3, AM3 +, AM4, FM1, FM2, FM2+
Speed
1500 RPM
1400 RPM
Cooled CPU (Max. TDP)
140 W
220 W
Noise Level
24.6 dBA
Number of Coolers
1
2
Bearing Type
SSO2
Fluid Dynamic Bearing
Heat-Exchanger Material
Copper
Copper
Power Connector Type
4-pin
4-pin
Extras
C-Type top-flow design, Low Profile Mode, High Clearance Mode, PWM, SecuFirm2 mounting system
Double-tower for double power, Silent Wings technology, PWM, Space-Saving Design
What customers say about "Features"
Noctua NH-C14S CPU Cooler
  • The product is excellent. Materials and unsurpassed quality.
  • Mounting is easy and sturdy. Noise levels are low even when the fan ramps up as it's 140mm.
  • Great packaging, both intel and amd brackets AND a thing-a-majig tool to install it.
  • This cooler looks great and appears easy to fit.
  • It's easy to install. It looks good and it's quiet.
be quiet! Dark Rock Tf CPU Cooler
  • This cooler is made of very sturdy and quality material.
  • Cooler operation is quiet and cooling is excellent.
  • This cooler works well to keep my i7-9700k cooled.
  • Doesn't perform as advertised under load.
  • Even with new mounting system installation is challenging.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
6 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
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