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Keeping the CPU cool is one of the most important part of any computer system. Keeping the air flowing in the case is also very important. Most CPU cooling fans are fast but loud also. If you want to keep your computer cool and quiet at the same time, then take a look at this Noctua NF-P14 FLX cooling fan.

I installed this fan in the case as I had a hard time getting it to fit my CPU cooler (the Spire TherMax II). I replaced one of the case fans with this one and my CPU fan with the Noctua NF-S12B FLX and now my computer only quietly whispers instead of sounding like a airplane taking off. So let's check out how the NF-P14 FLX works and what it does.


LOOK AND FEEL
The NF-P14 FLX is a very highly optimized 140mm cooling fan that uses Vortex-Control Notches for ultra quietness and outstanding aerodynamic efficiency. The round design is okay for case installations but may not work well enough for CPU cooler installation. Maybe it didn't fit well in my case because my Asus M2N-E motherboard has the RAM slots right next to the CPU and that this fan touched the memory sticks when installed on the CPU cooler.

So I decided to install it right above the CPU cooler on the case itself to replace a very loud fan that came with the Azza Helios 910R case. It installed fine on the case and works flawlessly without any sound. It pushes plenty of air out from inside the case and also has an option to run slower if you want it to be even quieter (basically if you do not overclock and just want a quiet fan). You can install this fan with regular screws or with vibration compensators (easier). It comes with two additional adapters: Ultra Low Noise adapter that will run the fan at a maximum of 750 rpm and the Low Noise adapter that will run the fan at 900 rpm max. The standard adapter will run the fan at the maximum 1200 rpm for best cooling performance possible with this fan. This cooling fan uses SSO bearing for long life and virtually no noise while spinning. The fan blades are uniquely engineered for the best and the quietest possible performance.

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