Can I mount a Corsair HD120 (120mm) fan on the top of it? I want to use the noctua fan on bottom and the corsair on top for aesthetics

This cooler uses clips to hold the fans on the heatsink. While its designed for 140 MM fans i would imagine that it wouldn't take much effort to make a small second fan work with those clips. They also give you plenty of clips for the job. I run at 4.9 GHz on a de-lidded 6700K with just a single noctua 140mm. Probably no real need for the second fan.

would this adequately provide good cooling for an i7-8700k Intel processor?

It does a great job cooling my i7-8700. Idles around 30-34C. At load I haven't really checked, but it goes into the 40s occasionally.

will this cool a i7-10700k?

Hello Jacob. Noctua has an extensive list on their web site of all the coolers that will cool each cpu. The list will give the cooler a 1,2, or 3 green pie rating in regards to how much overclocking headroom that the cooler will supply that CPU. You could also just understand the rating to tell you how much margin or extra cooling you have to avoid overheating while running the CPU without over clocking. I like to have plenty of margin so for me I like at least 2 green pie pieces for a 2 out of 3 on overclocking headroom. Poke around on noctua's site you'll find it.

How many clips for the fan does this come with? If I wanted to buy a second 140mm fan to mount on the top of the cooler, would I need to buy extra clips?

I added a second fan myself and did not need to order more clips. So they either came with the first fan & radiator, or they came with the second fan. Either way, there were enough clips.

What height ram will this clear with the fan in the bottom position?

The "best answer" is correct with some modifications. In a vertical mobo arrangement there are three (3) positions the cooler can be set. So it also depends on where your ram is and how the cooler is mounted.

How many clips for mounting fans does this cooler come with? If I wanted to buy a second 140mm fan so I could mount one on both sides, are there enough clips included to mount both?

It comes with 4 fan clips total. 2 clips and fan are attached to the heatsink in the box. 2 additional 140mm clips are in a baggie with the accessories.

This (bought August 6th, 2019) comes with the AM4 spacers for AM4 motherboards to mount this cooler. The description does not say it. ?

I have bought half a dozen of these in the past few years and the last one I bought came with one. If it does not come with one, Noctura will send you one for free.

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Top-flow design for lower height, increased case compatibility and more airflow over RAM modules and near-socket motherboard components
Fan can be installed on top or underneath the cooling fins for maximum RAM clearance (up to 70mm) or low profile (115mm total height)
Highly optimised NF-A14 140mm fan with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptor for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM5 & AM4
Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core & Core Ultra (e.g. 285K, 265K, 245K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 9950X, 9900X, 9700X, 9600X)

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Successor to the award-winning NH-C14, the NH-C14S is an elite class top-flow CPU cooler that is extremely efficient, highly compatible and remarkably adjustable. Thanks to its deeper fin stack and the renowned NF-A14 PWM fan, the single fan NH-C14S provides similar quiet cooling performance to its dual fan predecessor while being even more versatile: With the fan installed on top of the fins, the cooler is compatible with RAM modules of up to 70mm height. With the fan installed underneath the fins, the total height of the cooler is only 115mm, making it suitable for use in many HTPC cases. At the same time, the new offset layout allows it to clear the top PCIe slot on most µATX and ATX motherboards. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system and Noctua's proven NT-H1 thermal compound, the NH-C14S is a premium quality top-flow solution for the highest demands.

Low Profile Mode

Run with the NF-A14 fan installed underneath the fin stack, the NH-C14S stands only 115mm tall, which is much lower than tower coolers with 140mm or 120mm fans and allows it to fit many desktop style or HTPC cases.

High Clearance Mode

Run with the NF-A14 fan installed on top, the NH-C14S provides extended clearance underneath the fin stack. This way, it is fully compatible with chipset coolers and RAM modules with heat-spreaders of up to 70mm height.

NF-A14 140mm premium fan

Featuring sophisticated aerodynamic optimisations such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A14 is renowned to be among the best quiet 140mm fans on the market. Combined with the deeper fin stack of the NH-C14S, it allows the cooler to achieve similar performance levels as its dual fan predecessor despite only using a single NF-A14.

NT-H1 thermal compound

Noctua's much-acclaimed NT-H1 is a pro-grade TIM solution that provides minimum thermal resistance, excellent ease of use and outstanding reliability. Chosen again and again by overclockers and enthusiast users worldwide, it has established itself as a benchmark for premium-quality thermal compounds.

C-Type top-flow design

The c-type top-flow design of the NH-C14S not only allows for superb quiet cooling performance while maintaining a much lower profile than today's 140mm tower-style coolers but also ensures excellent airflow over RAM modules and near-socket motherboard components.

Cooler Specifications

Scope of delivery

1x NF-A14 PWM premium fan
Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
Fan clips for second fan
NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound
SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit
Noctua Metal Case-Badge

Socket compatibility

Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 & AMD AM5, AM4

Measurements

Height (without fan): 115 mm
Width (without fan): 140 mm
Depth (without fan): 163 mm
Height (with fan): 115/142 mm
Width (with fan): 140 mm
Depth (with fan): 163 mm
Weight (without fan): 820 g
Weight (with fan/s): 1015 g

Material

Copper (base and heat-pipes), aluminium (cooling fins), soldered joints & nickel plating

Successor to the award-winning NH-C14, the NH-C14S is an elite class top-flow CPU cooler that is extremely efficient, highly compatible and remarkably adjustable. Thanks to its deeper fin stack and the renowned NF-A14 PWM fan, the single fan NH-C14S provides similar quiet cooling performance to its dual fan predecessor while being even more versatile: With the fan installed on top of the fins, the cooler is compatible with RAM modules of up to 70mm height. With the fan installed underneath the fins, the total height of the cooler is only 115mm, making it suitable for use in many HTPC cases. At the same time, the new offset layout allows it to clear the top PCIe slot on most motherboards. Topped off with the trusted, pro-grade SecuFirm2 multi-socket mounting system, Noctuas proven NT-H1 thermal compound and full 6 years manufacturers warranty, the NH-C14S is a premium quality top-flow solution for the highest demands.

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Brand	Noctua
Model	NH-C14S

Details
Color	Brown
Type	Fan & Heatsinks
Fan Size	140mm
CPU Socket Compatibility	Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 and AMD AM5, AM4
Bearing Type	SSO2
RPM	1500 RPM (Standard), 1200 RPM (w/ L.N.A), 300 RPM (PWM)
Air Flow	82.52 CFM (Standard), 67.98 CFM (w/L.N.A.)
Noise Level	24.6 dBA (Standard), 19.2 dBA (w/ L.N.A)
Heatsink Material	Copper
Fan Mounting Types to Heatsink	Vertical

Dimensions & Weight
Max CPU Cooler Height	142 mm
Fan Dimensions	140.00 x 140.00 x 25.00 mm
Heatsink Dimensions	115.00 x 140.00 x 163.00 mm
Weight	1015g

Features
Features	Based on the award-winning NH-C14 Having received more than 200 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines, the NH-C14 has become an established reference for 140mm top-flow coolers. With its deeper fin stack and more efficient NF-A14 PWM fan, the new S-version provides similar performance and further improved compatibility. C-Type top-flow design The c-type top-flow design of the NH-C14S not only allows for superb quiet cooling performance while maintaining a much lower profile than today's 140mm tower-style coolers but also ensures excellent airflow over RAM modules and near-socket motherboard components. Low Profile Mode Run with the NF-A14 fan installed underneath the fin stack, the NH-C14S stands only 115mm tall, which is much lower than tower coolers with 140mm or 120mm fans and allows it to fit many desktop style or HTPC cases. High Clearance Mode Run with the NF-A14 fan installed on top, the NH-C14S provides extended clearance underneath the fin stack. This way, it is fully compatible with chipset coolers and RAM modules with heat-spreaders of up to 70mm height. Offset design for PCIe clearance Compared to the original NH-C14, the layout of the NH-C14S has been offset in two axis. Thanks to this measure, the heatsink will clear the top PCIe slot on most µATX and ATX motherboards when the bendings of the heatpipes face the PCIe slots or the I/O panel.* NF-A14 140mm premium fan Featuring sophisticated aerodynamic optimisations such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A14 is renowned to be among the best quiet 140mm fans on the market. Combined with the deeper fin stack of the NH-C14S, it allows the cooler to achieve similar performance levels as its dual fan predecessor despite only using a single NF-A14.

Package Contents
Package Contents	1x NF-A14 PWM premium fan Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) Fan clips for second fan NT-H1 high-grade thermal compound SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit Noctua Metal Case-Badge

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The Noctua NH-C14S is a brown, top-flow CPU air cooler with a 140mm PWM fan, suited to Intel LGA1851/LGA1700 and AMD AM5/AM4 builds that need quiet cooling and airflow over nearby RAM and motherboard components.

Recommended For

Builders of compact desktop or HTPC systems with at least 115 mm of cooler clearance who want a full-size 140 mm air cooler in a low-profile layout.
Small-form-factor builders who prefer quiet top-down air cooling and are willing to check case, motherboard, RAM, and PCIe clearances before choosing parts.
Builders using tall RAM or wanting airflow across RAM and nearby motherboard components, with enough case height to mount the fan above the heatsink.
Quiet-focused desktop users who want an air cooler for everyday work and gaming, rather than tuning a CPU for maximum sustained or overclocked performance.

Real-World Use Scenarios

Building in a compact HTPC or desktop case: install the fan beneath the fin stack to keep the cooler’s height down; it can fit some cases that cannot accommodate a conventional tower cooler, provided the case’s clearance and airflow are suitable.
Building a small-form-factor PC with limited cooler choices: the top-flow layout can provide CPU cooling while directing air toward RAM and nearby motherboard components; check the case, motherboard, and PCIe clearances before buying.
Using tall RAM or memory with large heat spreaders: mount the fan above the fins to create more room beneath the cooler, while confirming the case has enough vertical clearance for this configuration.
Assembling a system where the CPU socket area needs airflow as well as the processor: the downward airflow can reach nearby VRM and memory components, unlike many tower-cooler layouts, though results depend on the case and motherboard.
Building a noise-conscious home or gaming PC: the PWM fan can adjust its speed with CPU temperature, letting users tune everyday cooling for lower fan noise; fan speed and noise will rise as cooling demand increases.

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