Noctua Launch 140mm cooler

[Chrono Detector]

Looks like an impressive heatsink, but seriously, whats with Noctua choosing such an ugly colour scheme for their fans? They really need to ditch that ugly brown colour, it looks horrible.

[Tommy_Hewitt]

Nice test, but while like to see temps only in full load

And crank up i7 920 to @list 3.5GHz

These temps ARE @ full load. Values are only in Delta-k

[aztec]

Looks like an impressive heatsink, but seriously, whats with Noctua choosing such an ugly colour scheme for their fans? They really need to ditch that ugly brown colour, it looks horrible.

Probably to stand out from the rest of the herd that's mostly black or clear plastic.

[nullface]

I for one like it!

[aztec]

I for one like it!

+1.

[Kain XS]

These temps ARE @ full load. Values are only in Delta-k

Normally the Megahalems or Megadhadow along with the TRUE and some others tend to perform much better @ more heat.
So having tests @ 3.8GHz and around 1.35v would be great. That is when they show their really potential and then we can see if the Noctua can stay ahead.

It´s very common megashadow and TRUE not being the best ones @ Stock.

Regards.

[lkiller123]

Normally the Megahalems or Megadhadow along with the TRUE and some others tend to perform much better @ more heat.
So having tests @ 3.8GHz and around 1.35v would be great. That is when they show their really potential and then we can see if the Noctua can stay ahead.

It´s very common megashadow and TRUE not being the best ones @ Stock.

Regards.

+1

[HKPolice]

The problem with Thermalright coolers is their base. They're always VERY convex, and i7 CPUs are also convex so contact is HORRIBLE unless you lap at least the heatsink.

With a properly lapped base, I'm sure the IFX14 will match or beat it.

[illidan]

same problem with prolimatech

[Sam_oslo]

Which brings back the old paradox of my Prolimatech on w3520.

This picture is taken right after removing the cooler, and AS5 is used.



There is a good contact on the middle, right over cores, but can I shave 2-3'C by lapping?

[aztec]

The problem with Thermalright coolers is their base. They're always VERY convex, and i7 CPUs are also convex so contact is HORRIBLE unless you lap at least the heatsink.

With a properly lapped base, I'm sure the IFX14 will match or beat it.

Then to be fair, all HSF's in the test should be lapped as close as possible to each other, or not lapped and tested stock.

[zalbard]

@ Sam_oslo:
Yes, you can.

[Sam_oslo]

@ Sam_oslo:
Yes, you can.

That's good to hear, I need every and each 'C, badly .

Have you lapped? and in case both the Prolimatech and CPU? and how much did you shave?

[zalbard]

Have you lapped? and in case both the Prolimatech and CPU? and how much did you shave?

Lapped both. And not much, no, just made sure they're perfectly flat and shiny.
They weren't horrible to start with, but i just couldn't resist.
I think Prolimatech's claim that their HS works best non-lapped was only made because people screw up if they have no idea how it works.
On the other hand, their machining tech is fairly decent it seems, so no such huge gains comparing to True.

[microcip]

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nice review;i'm starting to "hate" you
pm for you,just a curiosity.

[initialised]

Looks like an impressive heatsink, but seriously, whats with Noctua choosing such an ugly colour scheme for their fans? They really need to ditch that ugly brown colour, it looks horrible.

I think it is based on the colours of the lady on their website:



They should get her blue eyes in there by adding blue LEDs to the fans!

[RSC]

Almost 10 degrees (9.25ºC) lower than the NH-U12P SE1366 @ 4GHz, here:







(Review @ VortezHardware)

[aztec]

Once again, Noctua delivers the beat down.

[aztec]

I think it is based on the colours of the lady on their website:



They should get her blue eyes in there by adding blue LEDs to the fans!

Gotta admit, she is kinda hot though...

[icecpu]

I think it is based on the colours of the lady on their website:



They should get her blue eyes in there by adding blue LEDs to the fans!

Good idea man , I like it,
for those complaining about the fan color, nothing wrong with it, matter of fact it's a prettiest one out there.

[Hellmann]

Can i use this cooler with G.Skill Trident or Dominator?

[RSC]

With Tridents, no. For Tridents you will need to raise the first fan:



With Corsair Dominator, yes. You just need to remove the top heatspreader:

[initialised]

Good idea man , I like it,
for those complaining about the fan color, nothing wrong with it, matter of fact it's a prettiest one out there.

They have a frontal shot on their main page any one know who she is and why the fans are coloured after her?

Can i use this cooler with G.Skill Trident or Dominator?

I doubt Trident will fit, RipJaws 2GHz is generally better though and doesn't have a massive heat-spreader.

[Monstru]

Ok guys, the work on our article has started, and it is going to take a while, since it will be a very complex test. Untill then however, my coleague poparamiro ran some quick tests, just to have an ideea about the performance of the NH-D14. I for one was stunned when I saw the results, and my poor buddy had to restest over and over again untill I could believe the results. I do not know what materials from Mars Noctua used on this one, but I never thought I would live to see this day.

i7 920, MX-2

19c temp ambient

2x800rpm - 4000mhz@1,3v - NH-D14 - 76.5c
2x800rpm - 4000mhz@1,3v - True - 80.5c

2x4000rpm - 4400mhz@1.4v - NH-D14 - 75.25c
2x4000rpm - 4400mhz@1.4v - True - 80.5c


21c temp ambient

2x800rpm - 4000mhz @1.31v - Megahalems - 79c
2x800rpm - 4000mhz @1.31v - NH-D14 - 78.25c

2x1600rpm - 4200mhz @1.41v - Megahalems - 84.25c
2x1600rpm - 4200mhz @1.41v - NH-D14 - 83.25c

[zalbard]

Well, not surprising, is it? Beats Megahalems while being like twice bigger... I thought the difference would be more than 1c tbh.