Noctua Cooling Solutions
Continuing the legacy of Noctua’s classic NH-U-series, which has received more than a thousand awards and recommendations from international hardware websites and magazines, the NH-U14S has become a benchmark for high-end 140mm single tower coolers. The TR4-SP3 version is a tailored custom model for AMD’s TR4/SP3 platform (Ryzen Threadripper / Epyc) and features a larger contact surface as well as the latest SecuFirm2 mounting system for socket TR4/SP3. Topped off with the renowned quiet NF-A15 PWM 140mm fan and Noctua’s proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-U14S TR4-SP3 forms a complete premium-quality solution that combines maximum performance and superb acoustics for enthusiast-grade TR4/SP3 systems.
With six heatpipes, a fin surface area of more than 6000cm² and the large NF-A15 140mm fan, the NH-U14S TR4-SP3 provides a superior level of cooling performance that makes it ideal for the most high-end, enthusiast-grade TR4/SP3 systems.
Noctua’s SecuFirm2 mounting systems have become synonymous with quality, safety and ease of use. The TR4-SP3 variant has been completely custom-designed for the new socket and is particularly easy to install: Put on the heatsink, fix the four spring-loaded screws and you’re done!
In order to assure optimal compatibility with SLI and CrossFire multi-GPU setups, the SecuFirm2 mounting for TR4/SP3 makes it possible to offset the cooler by 3 or 6mm towards the upper edge of the motherboard, thereby increasing clearance of the top PCIe slot.
Built with Noctua’s AAO standard and sophisticated aerodynamic design measures, the NF-A15 has built up a reputation as one of the best 140mm heatsink fans on the market.
Compatibility
WARNING. Please check motherboard compatiblity before purchase. Compatibility guides can be found on our website noctua.at/en/support/
compatibility-lists/
Scope of delivery
- NF-A15 PWM premium fan
- Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
- NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound (pre-applied)
- SecuFirm2 mounting kit
- Anti-vibration pads and fan-clips for second NF-A15 (optional)
- Noctua metal case-badge
Measurements
- Height (without fan): 165 mm
- Width (without fan): 150 mm
- Depth (without fan): 52 mm
- Height (with fan): 165 mm
- Width (with fan): 150 mm
- Depth (with fan): 78 mm
- Weight (without fan): 865 g
- Weight (with fan/s): 1030 g
Materials
Copper (base and heat-pipes),
aluminium (cooling fins),
soldered joints & nickel plating
Please note that the NH-U14S TR4-SP3 is a dedicated version for the AMD TR4/SP3 socket. Due to its customised larger base, it cannot be used on any other sockets and is incompatible with Noctua’s standard mounting kits.
Pros: - Huge heatsink and fan to cool these huge thread ripper cpu's - Ran some heavy editing and rendering and the heatsinks were super cool and CPU temps under load were VERY cool
Cons: - May not fit all cases or MOBO's. Make sure you know what you are getting into when purchasing this fan. Its only a CON if you didn't do your research, but you must make sure its going to clear your ram, mobo, GPU, etc.
Overall Review: I am running a Thermaltake P3 open case with an ASRock X399 Taichi MOBO, I did have to move the fan up on the heatsink about 1/2" to accommodate the ram sticks. I went with G Skill Trident ram and they are a little tall and hit the fan.