Noctua NF-P14 FLX Fan Review

Posted by: James Clewer (gt_junkie) on: 11/21/2009 11:35 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

NF-P14 FLX packaging

First up is the imposing NF-P14 FLX (which stands for Flexibility).

This large model comes in a simple looking box. The front lists some of the main features of the fan as well as a viewing window where you can clearly see part of the NF-P14 itself.

Box front.

The back provides additional information on the features highlighted on the box front as well as a summary of the fan itself. At the bottom right you also get specific information regarding fan performance.

Box rear.

The rear also sports a reveal panel that opens like a book to offer specific details about the fan blade's interesting VCN design, it's SSO bearing features and installation information.

Box rear panel open.

Upon opening we see everything in its place. The fan dominates the plastic internal packaging but also included are various cables, screws and mounts.

Internal packaging.

Specifically you get a molex to 3-pin adapter and two additional FLX cables to reduce the fans stock 1200rpm speed to 900rpm (black plug) and 750rpm (blue plug). There are a set of 140mm adapter mounts, standard fan screws and silicone mounts.

All contents.

The fan is an imposing piece of kit - noticeably larger than its 120mm brothers. It's a 9 blade affair in typical Noctua colours! The rear of the fan states the model type and the fact the fan uses the Metal Reinforced SSO bearing that was mentioned in the last section.

Fan rear.

From this image you can see the Vortex-Control Notches cut out of the blade - much like the NF-P12 we will be looking at in a second.

The NF-P14 FLX's Vortex-Control Notches.

The NF-P14 FLX actually uses fan mounts that have the same spacing as current 120mm models. If the user wishes to install the fan into a 140mm mount (some modern cases use this fan size) then Noctua have supplied adapters along with instructions to use them.