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Recently we have changed our method of measuring noise levels. Ambient noise in the room is around 20dBa. We measure from a distance of around 1 meter from the chassis and 4 foot from the ground with our Extech digital sound level meter to mirror a real world situation.
KitGuru noise guide
10dBA – Normal Breathing/Rustling Leaves
20-25dBA – Whisper
30dBA – High Quality Computer fan
40dBA – A Bubbling Brook, or a Refridgerator
50dBA – Normal Conversation
60dBA – Laughter
70dBA – Vacuum Cleaner or Hairdryer
80dBA – City Traffic or a Garbage Disposal
90dBA – Motorcycle or Lawnmower
100dBA – MP3 player at maximum output
110dBA – Orchestra
120dBA – Front row rock concert/Jet Engine
130dBA – Threshold of Pain
140dBA – Military Jet takeoff/Gunshot (close range)
160dBA – Instant Perforation of eardrum
The Noctua NF-P14 fans are exceptionally high quality and generate low levels of noise. We also noticed that motherboard temperatures reduced by 2-3c thanks to the forced downwards facing airflow.
Noctua rate the fans at 19.6 dBa, which is basically silent. Our own results are higher, but room ambience and other contributing factors mean that we are not often able to replicate ‘perfect' conditions. Regardless, the performance of these fans, as we already know from previous testing, is first class. In real world terms you would be hard pressed to tell if they were running.
Stunning is right, their engineering standards are unmatched. I got the D14 in november, and it really is a beautiful piece of work. my temps dropped 10c too which is a bonus 🙂
Great. This is going to suit a lot more people than the D14, and the cooling isn’t that far behind either.
Love their products, but they are very expensive for those who dont really need the ultimate performance levels.
I saw another site reviewed this, and it outperformed the D14 in one system build? surely not?
Impressive cooler however, if expensive. fans are worth it though. so many cooler companies bundle shit coolers.
I bought this and its excellent. its not quite as good as the D14 going on my testing. as I have both, but its great for smaller spaces.
Is this the first time a company has used a support beam for strength? thats quite ingenious.
I still think the frio is the best value cooler on the market for high end, its under £40 now.
Very nice cooler indeed…
I’m curious if it fits on a mini-ITX bords? This could be “the cooler” for a powerful SFF build