The Noctua A14 G2 is finally here!

[@fns58]

Very happy to hear Noctua sent you these. Either if this came from them or by your persuasion I am happy to hear they appreciate you as they should. Great review, thank you!

[@richardfarmer6570]

Nice to see Noctua finally release the 140mm version, now the question becomes how long before we see a Chromax version?

[@samouraidusoleil]

Q1 2025

[@orka16605]

@@samouraidusoleil One of their comments said Q2 2025 so be prepared for it to get delayed again.

[@laggmonstret]

I know! Haven't been able to upgrade since the G2 came out because now I must wait for the chromax version! Soon I give up and just go for another brand :P

[@ajuiceboxxx]

and it’s going to cost and extra ten bucks for absolutely no reason whatsoever.

[@laggmonstret]

@@ajuiceboxxx I will still buy it, Noctua! But need a Chromax (black edition) of anything. And THAT is frustrating having to wait months each time. Sometimes a year! They do have to focus on that more then the standard color to survive imho :)

[@emptyspace7827]

waiting another 69 years for the black version

[@samouraidusoleil]

Q1 2025 😉

[@vincentvega3093]

Don't forget they'll cost another 10 bucks extra

[@fookorf]

@@vincentvega3093 don't forget to pay through the nose for stupid RGB crap.

[@fookorf]

or stick with your RGB tat...

[@TheForce_Productions]

Noctua loves 💩 color.

[@wololo10]

We need Phanteks T30s at 140 mm

[@Noah-Lach]

Or better yet - we need Noctua to make 30mm thick fans.

[@flatmotion1]

apparently they've been working on them for a long time now

[@gezimlimoni2319]

Honestly, one of the few reviewers I'm watching from beginning till the end! Great review as always!

[@1sonyzz]

So I went out and bought 3 new NF-A14x25 G2 PWM fans to mount on my newly purchased Arctic Liquid Freezer III radiator, and upon mounting first fan I immediately discovered an issue. Fan comes with gasket for radiators pre-installed (similar to option included in NF-A12x25 box). 3 years ago I mounted 3 NF-A12x25 fans with gaskets on each of them on back then purchased Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360mm AIO radiator and it was smooth sailing with paper sheet in the box recommending to use gaskets for radiators to prevent air leakage via gaps, everything was perfect and even works fine to this day. When Arctic released new AIO generation I thought about maximing the top panel on my case and get 420mm model so, I patiently waited the planned release of Noctua's new 140mm fans since regular A14 was getting old and outdone by A12x25 fans (even if 4 of A14 work fine in my case for 7 years now). Back to the issue - the now pre-installed gasket out of the box comes with these silicone rings on it. So called load bearing rings - now the problem with that is that those silicone rings on gasket prevent gasked itself to sit flush with radiator metal and I'm left with 1mm gaps on the sides of the fan. The question would be - what is the point of including the gasket with fan if it doesn't seal the gaps properly because of them silicone rings not squishing enough for gasket to sit flush with the metal. NF-A12x25 didn't had this problem because it's gasket didn't had those silicone rings around screw holes on it's gasket. If the gaps between radiator and fan frame is fine then all is good but still makes me wonder isn't the gasket purpose is to seal off the gaps?

[@NoctuaVideos]

Dear Customer, Thank you for reaching out with your concerns regarding the correct installation of NF-A14x25 G2 fans on a radiator. The protruding pads you mentioned are called load relief pads, designed to ensure even pressure, helping prevent long-term deformation of the fan frame. This feature is essential given the ultra-tight blade clearance of just 0.7mm between the rotor and frame. One primary reason for these pads is that radiator housing and fan installation points are often not perfectly perpendicular (90°), causing torsional stress on the fan frame. These pads are engineered to compress under normal screw pressure, providing an ideal fit while reducing strain, so you should see hardly any gap after tightening. For installation, please tighten the fan screws only until a small gap, or none, remains, taking care not to over-tighten. The total compressive load across all four screws should stay under 30kg (approximately 0.15-0.25 Nm of torque for typical M3 or UNC 6-32 screws). With M4 or fine-thread screws, lower torque may still apply more compressive force, so please exercise extra caution. When installing on a new radiator, it’s recommended to thread the screws first without the fan. This can help remove any paint residue in the threads, reducing the torque needed for a secure and proper fit. Thank you again, and please feel free to reach out with further questions.

[@weirdodude1173]

I was waiting to see the new fans tested out, thanks!

[@marksulloway5669]

Nice overview. Thank you.

[@martinmacleod-brown4134]

Perfect timing! My ncase M2 arrived in the UK this morning so hopefully with me by this weekend. Have bought 2 of these via your affiliate link for my 280mm Rad. All Im waiting for now is the ROG Strix X870-I which is ordered but was on Pre-order so not sure when that will appear. Exciting times ahead :) Thanks for the Vid

[@mihai-al3x]

Hey, what rad are you using?

[@martinmacleod-brown4134]

@@mihai-al3x Lian Li Galahad II

[@drew6-gx1kl]

M2? Waiting for the rtx 5090?

[@martinmacleod-brown4134]

@@drew6-gx1kl No I have a 4070 ti super to go in this build

[@SoulRollerFIN]

Wouldn't it be better for cooling when the fans were pulling air through the rad? So installed behind the rad inside the case. Seems like a great fan. I'm loving my BQ SW4 in my case, can barely hear it most of the time. But if I needed a new one these Noctuas would definitely be on the option table.

[@edwinlawrence6763]

I really want to buy an m2 hut the radiator fan holder plates are sold out. I just have no idea how i would set it up since urs is the only comprehensive guide on youtube.

[@adriannasyraf3534]

well time to buy the Arctic P14 MAX

[@JamesSullivan-ru4op]

It's really a no brainer. Yes, I get it, it's who's ever money. They can spend it where they want to spend it. Still it doesn't make sense when one can buy a tool or item for a quarter the price that does the same job with all other parameters also being tasteful. Such as noise profile, in this case. Fan noise is very subjective. I don't find the Arctic P Max any worse than the Noctua. For 10-ish USD, take my money (P-Max)

[@MrFilip121]

P14 Max does better in pressure(noise normalised) compared to noctua. You can check out Cybenetics fan benchmarks. They use the $50,000 chamber that Gamers Nexus has.

[@taskmaster5437]

@@JamesSullivan-ru4op Ex-fucking-actly

[@JetSe77er]

Based on your recommendation, I bought some Kaze Flex fans in the past and I've been really happy with them. Could you do an updated case fan video to see what's the current best? I'd be curious to see how these new fans stack up against Kaze Flex and BeQuiet as case fans.

[@ICmikeyP]

Can't wait for the chromax version in black or white to drop in 10 years! :)

[@jeremytine]

Hwcooling has the tough fan 14 pro testing better noise optimized for 1/2 the price . Also I'd be curious to see how 2 of these on a 280 would compare to 3x t30s on 360 since it is nearly the same surface area and some newer cases can do either

[@jeremytine]

@@JamesSullivan-ru4opthat is a lot of emotion over a fan. If it is a choice among equal performers I will buy the more sustainable one, but if it is better, idgaf.

[@jeremytine]

@@JamesSullivan-ru4op "You think in emotion?" that is you projecting, I'm saying you are... "That's a you problem." I don't have a problem, you do. I will buy whatever performs best. "It's reasonable and logical. " nope logical is buying the best product for a task that has the best value for me.

[@winebartender6653]

@@JamesSullivan-ru4op "Internet talking point cliche" -> calls them thermalsteal. Yeah, how terrible for the consumer to get a product at a reduced price that performs similarly or better than the competition. "Those fan blades look the same, omggggg" like get over it. Actually delivering a product on time is half the battle in business. You can R&D until the cows come home but if at the end of the day your product isn't worthwhile from a price/performance standpoint, it's a non-starter. Let me guess, you are still salty about caselabs being undercut. You know, a company that sent flat pack, overpriced laser cut pieces of metal.

[@jeremytine]

@@JamesSullivan-ru4op wow, you are getting even more emotional... Over a fan... Touch grass dude.

[@raiku9161]

can you please do some tests with dust filters?

[@grimfandango2006]

Are these fans only for radiators usage or can they be used to push air through the case

[@damagicfox]

You should compare them with the Arctic P14 Maxes

[@tankerock]

Its FANALLY HERE

[@MikeBob2023]

Thank you! 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@Simon-zu2rb]

hmmmm is it worth swapping out my 140mm industrial 3000 for these instead?

[@renzl2337]

Hmmm, maybe ill wait for the chromax version

[@mrnokia7253]

Thanks, really appreciate the video and the test. I'm very tempted to replace the original fans on my be quiet pure loop 280mm G1, with this new fan from noctua. (As it struggles to cool my 14700k properly)

[@MachinesMore]

The fan will help to some degree but if you’re struggling with that 280 and 14700K perhaps take a look at airflow configuration.

[@mrnokia7253]

@@MachinesMore thanks, airflow is fairly ok, my old 13600k maxed out at 75 degrees. I will order some fans, and i also plan to replace at least 2 140mm cabinet intake fans. (Replaced the 13600k, because it was affected by the intel instability issue)

[@李軒轅]

Is this suitable for use as a case fan?

[@concinnus]

Well, the point to the 800RPM max ones is they presumably have a lower minimum speed. I don't see it in Noctua's specs, so did you find the minimum speed on these?

[@dixieflatline1189]

Omg! I was just saying we need more beige orange & brown PC parts 😂

[@Ladioz]

The fact that they are audible at 900 rpm is not good sign......I expected them to be quieter

[@Pabula]

While i agree with your comments, noise is something very relative to each person, i would say don't dismiss them because of the 900rpms. We see fans like NF-A12x25 PWM that operates very well noise wise even above 1k rpms, but their performance is not typical either, hard to explain, but same rpms they usually underperform, so in essence what im trying to say, is RPM is also not as important, until you really try them yourself under your personal conditions. Personally i have high hopes for them, i tested multiple 140mm fans form a lot of brands, and i haven't found an equivalent to the NF-A12x25, im really hoping this is it.

[@Pabula]

Does the 2x pack comes with the square rubber gasket? i mean you say the single does come with it, but unsure if the cheaper 2x pack saves money by not including all the things that comes with the single?

[@winebartender6653]

@@Pabula just buy orings for pennies if that's the case. Literally no different

[@Rmmmmmmmmmmk]

For anyone still wondering, yes the 2 pack fans come with the square rubber gasket pre installed

[@darkoz1692]

$66 each here in Australia, crazy.

[@MachinesMore]

AUD? If so, it’s pretty close in USD to the US price.

[@rnf123]

given the average 2 degree difference between the be quiets and the noctuas... and the 10 dollar price increase from be quiet to noctua... the be quiets are kind of preferable tbh!

[@turagkhan3469]

Is this formd t1 build in the channel never seen that layout

[@panic_2001]

I have two of the previous models at the front of a Fractal Define R6, I'm not really interested in cooling, I want absolute silence. Yes, Noctua is great, but above 600 rpm I can hear the fans in a completely quiet environment. There are cheaper options.

[@Erksah02]

I just want to say its 40 euros. 40

[@JJ-gk5tn]

Sorry noctua but that's insanity

[@Nikitaman]

There are more expensive fans than that out there and they are less niche than you would think. For those you pay for "fancy" rgb and displays, here you pay for (most likely)the best engineering and quality you can buy right now.

[@jak3zera]

@@Nikitaman sorry but no way you can justify 40 bucks on a fan. The full Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 is about 40 bucks but is a full heatsink with 2 fans, and those are not bad at all (even though they can't compare to Noctua's A12)

[@JJ-gk5tn]

@@Nikitaman Looks Like we have someone from noctua here No matter how silent they are I would never ever pay that much Period

[@Nikitaman]

​@@jak3zera it really depends on the item. As you say, other fans dont compare to Noctuas. While i really like and often use Thermalrights coolers and Arctics P-Series fans, i wouldnt want to live in a world where only those existed.

[@panzfaust9812]

Looks beefy af. 220 fans when?😂

[@Aexeq]

I hate their brown. Had to get 4 anyways though.

[@JPazer]

You would fit as a plantation landlord in the 1800s

[@Aexeq]

@@JPazer I want to test them in a prototype SFF case. Would wait for chromax otherwise, but don't want to delay prototyping.

[@512px]

​@@JPazer holy fuck

[@mariano3113]

Hopefully Noctua makes good on Q1 2025 Chromax (They are leaving money on the table by not having them be ready for Q4 Holiday time)

[@JPazer]

@@Aexeq Go for it man they hold their value

[@Crunkmaster]

i love noctua colors man. brown is the best color fr

[@AngryChineseWoman]

Just ordered 5 of these (😅) to replace my be quiet silent wings 3

[@ers-br]

Which color you prefer? Black or Brown?

[@ers-br]

Chromax Black

[@ers-br]

Poopmax Brown

[@jamesm568]

Very nice as I hope they make one in black. Let the minimum wage complain about the price since they failed in life anyway.

[@abastidas97]

We got A14 G2 before GTA VI.

[@JagsP95]

HAHAHAHHAHHA

[@NahBNah]

@@JagsP95alright settle down

[@JagsP95]

@@NahBNah BUT ITS SO FUCKING FUNNY HAHAHAAHHAAH

[@098Xzibit]

If they would do white fans, the whole market would be theirs. Still will buy their coolers and fans tho. Esp when I'll be doing a terra build so the inside of the PC won't be as noticeable as in my current s340 Elite.

[@fookorf]

white fans are for weebs.

[@jabronilifestyle]

noctua steady with the poop brown aesthetics man ugh

[@tk_yohan]

luckily i love the poop brown color 😂

[@jabronilifestyle]

@@tk_yohan Alright Sukdeep calm down

[@2MichalChojnowski2]

It's worthy successor to A14 which wasn't ideal - had it's acoustic problems with common restrictions and lost it's edge over competition long ago. Price may shock, but anybody conscious of how little fans moved forward even from P14 launched in 2009, knows they are not likely to move much forward from now. Exactly this makes this fan pricey, but sensible purchase - this masterpiece of overengineering results in serving you better than competition, it's not likely to see worthy upgrade and Noctua's quality will make it last for long.

[@dagnisnierlins188]

So, you are not watching major hardware fan showdown?

[@2MichalChojnowski2]

​@@dagnisnierlins188 So, say what you have to say instead of asking nonsense question ;)

[@dagnisnierlins188]

@@2MichalChojnowski2 all you had to do was reply (no) and leave it at that. But no, it's 2024, and nobody knows how to use search and Google anymore.🤦

[@2MichalChojnowski2]

@@dagnisnierlins188 Try talking to somebody else.

[@dagnisnierlins188]

@@2MichalChojnowski2 clearly you care about fans enough to watch videos about them and comment. Major hardware (KZbin channel) Fan showdown ( People around the world submit their fan designs in bid to make better fan designs than noctua) Thought you might heard about it, that's all. Everyone hostile these days smh.

[@hertgsesrht3499]

Noctua's success has got into its head.

[@fist003]

mmmmmmm noctua fans

[@JoseSanchez-mk1ed]

Viewer #5 here, giving you the 5th like and 1st comment. Keep up the professional work.

[@jabronilifestyle]

you're not that guy pal

[@mixocg]

They are the best quality fans on the market, but they must start making fans with an RGB/SRGB...

[@orman2222]

The Bidenomics many pc enthusiasts would pay top $$$ for a fan is beyond my common sense can handle.

[@waterflowzz]

Too little too late…….

[@MikeBob2023]

Somebody please wake me up when they release a chromax black version ... 😴💤

[@AttilaGobor]

Q1 2025

[@winebartender6653]

$40, no thanks. Honestly, you should do a direct comparison to somthing cheaper just to see the value proposition differences (like a p14 variant)

[@tripdeezy]

Thanks for clearly not watching the video.

[@samouraidusoleil]

🤡