Question Noctua NF-P14s 1500rpm redux review

[pauldun170]

Summary - This thing is obnoxious over 850 rpm.

If this is basically the old NF-p14 that everyone raved about back in the old timey days I'm assuming everyone was deaf or had lead lined cased encased in foam and concrete.
I wanted to have an Amazon box show up at my door so I ordered 2 of these to toss in my 3900X rig. I wanted a non sleeve bearing horizontal fan and I never dipped my toes in the Noctua pool so I took a chance on the redux line instead of spending $$$$ on their current lineup.

One replaced an MF200r that was mounted horizontally and the other replaced a Phantek PH F140MP rear exhaust.
On full blast the Noctua's appear to be better at cooling but I think I rather start a house fire than listen to them wail.

 

[UsandThem]

I can't stand about every case fan in existence over 900 RPM. I own several different models of Noctua (even the NF-P14S Redux 1200 PWM), along with fans from Be Quiet, Fractal Design, Phanteks, etc.

In fact, my CPU fan and case fans are always under 750 - 800 RPM so my PC stays absolutely silent. And they only go that high when I'm playing very long Civilization games. Otherwise, they pretty much stay at 700 RPM or so.

 

[aigomorla]

im the opposite..
I can't stand fans below 1200 rpms, as they just do not push enough air i feel is adequate.

But the one vibe i had with Noctua fans is the Woosh noise your probably ranting about.
This is why they started copying nidac GT's and made these:

https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-A12x25-PWM-Premium-Quality-Quiet/dp/B07C5VG64V/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=noctua+fan&qid=1593197970&s=electronics&sr=1-9

 

[Meghan54]

Summary - This thing is obnoxious over 850 rpm.

If this is basically the old NF-p14 that everyone raved about back in the old timey days I'm assuming everyone was deaf or had lead lined cased encased in foam and concrete.
I wanted to have an Amazon box show up at my door so I ordered 2 of these to toss in my 3900X rig. I wanted a non sleeve bearing horizontal fan and I never dipped my toes in the Noctua pool so I took a chance on the redux line instead of spending $$$$ on their current lineup.

One replaced an MF200r that was mounted horizontally and the other replaced a Phantek PH F140MP rear exhaust.
On full blast the Noctua's appear to be better at cooling but I think I rather start a house fire than listen to them wail.

To answer that query...in bold...no, the NF-P14s you purchased is nothing like the old timey P14's.

Here's a link to the old one (it's a round fan, not square):

NF-P14 FLX

Following in the footsteps of the successful NF-P12, the NF-P14 is a highly optimised, premium quality 140mm fan with Vortex-Control Notches for superb quietness and outstanding aerodynamic efficiency. Metal reinforcements, SCD2 technology and Noctua’s premium grade SSO-Bearing guarantee...

noctua.at

That's the only P14 that's existed until the redux. Completely changed the fan except for name.

There is an actual redux version of the orig. P14, the NF-P14r:

NF-P14r redux-1500 PWM

Featuring a round frame designed for use on CPU coolers and now designated as NF-P14r (r for round frame), the classic NF-P14 is a long-standing favourite among enthusiast users around the world and helped to found Noctua’s reputation as a top-tier manufacturer of premium quality quiet cooling...

noctua.at

 

[pauldun170]

To answer that query...in bold...no, the NF-P14s you purchased is nothing like the old timey P14's.

Here's a link to the old one (it's a round fan, not square):

NF-P14 FLX

Following in the footsteps of the successful NF-P12, the NF-P14 is a highly optimised, premium quality 140mm fan with Vortex-Control Notches for superb quietness and outstanding aerodynamic efficiency. Metal reinforcements, SCD2 technology and Noctua’s premium grade SSO-Bearing guarantee...

noctua.at

That's the only P14 that's existed until the redux. Completely changed the fan except for name.

There is an actual redux version of the orig. P14, the NF-P14r:

NF-P14r redux-1500 PWM

Featuring a round frame designed for use on CPU coolers and now designated as NF-P14r (r for round frame), the classic NF-P14 is a long-standing favourite among enthusiast users around the world and helped to found Noctua’s reputation as a top-tier manufacturer of premium quality quiet cooling...

noctua.at

Didn't think there was a difference other than frame

 

[snooptrader]

@aigomorla ; I’m with you on that one!