Noctua NH-C14S vs Thermalright AXP-90 X47 Low Profile

The Noctua NH-C14S was noise-normalised to 35dB(A) = 80% fan speed at 50cm distance from noise source (fan). There are no power limits on either CPU (both CPU are free to draw as much wattage as needed). CPU coolers have been cross-verified with other coolers to rule out mounting issues.

I tried using the AMD stock cooler but my mini PC temps were always over 70 degrees, with this cooler I'm under 60 at most, and 36 at idle what a significant change, also the noise level is better, I'm not sure how to explain but the AMD stock cooler has an annoying noise, this one is less loud and less annoying basically I can stand this noise level the whole day without getting irritated by it

You've only got about 40 millimeters, so good looking in the case. Really, really easy to install both of these Noctua coolers, the 15S and the 14S. N...

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good job thermalright you didn't forget the basics ----------- Update I just received the full copper revision of this model and yes it is infact noticeably heavier...I will defently be swapping out the all black one for this one and pairing it with the noctua slim 92mm fan from a nh-l9a and probebly artic MX 4 compound and doing some before and after testings on all the difreces

2) The video card's back is VERY close to interfering with the heat sink. It makes it, but there are only a couple millimeters (maybe 1/8th inch) separation between the two. The core v21 height is tall enough to handle this heat sink easily, even with two 140mm case fans connected to the top of the case. Thermal performance: I haven't run intensive cpu tasks or overclocking yet, but a 2-hour gaming session never sent the cpu temps above 45C

Remember, PC parts are rated to go near 90 and well above. Letting something get into the 50-70c range isn't meaningful. Unless of course it is to you, in which case I'd recommend getting a different cooler.

Plus the cooler really looks AWESOME in my case. **** I want to buy another one to display on a shelf in my office!!! ****

For a small case, I wanted a low-profile CPU cooler. This Thermalright heatsink does the job (keeps the processor cool), looks good, and easy to install.