Page 4 - Conclusion
We all expect different things from the products we buy. We have different expectations from different manufacturers as well. I mean, would you have the same expectations from Hyundai as you would from Mercedes-Benz? With the performance and build quality of Noctua is known for, most PC enthusiasts have very high expectations, and today, the company was able to live up to those expectations once again. The Noctua NF-A14 IndustrialPPC and Noctua NF-F12 IndustrialPPC fans are perfect examples; continuing to meet and go above expectations. Since these fans are intended for 24V industrial applications, with the superior material used for the construction of the frames, they do have exceptional build quality. They can be run in 12V environments, but they will not reach their maximum RPM. Through our tissue paper tests, we have seen all four models perform well with consistent airflow and abundant static pressure, although they can get pretty loud even at the maximum 12V speed. All models all have braided cables, which are always a welcome sight to see. Even though there are no fancy auxiliary features, the fans still carry a hefty price tag. Both versions of the Noctua NF-F12 IndustrialPPC come in at $29.99 USD at press time, while the Noctua NF-A14 IndustrialPPC carry an MSRP of $34.99 USD. I would personally recommend using the 3000 RPM versions of either the 120mm or 140mm within a PC environment, because their RPM can be adjusted according to your needs with more flexibility. At the end of the day, you cannot go wrong with either one; Noctua has met our expectations -- as usual -- with their high performance products.
Noctua provided this product to APH Networks for the purpose of evaluation.
Noctua NF-A14 IndustrialPPC PWM
APH:Renewal Award | APH Review Focus Summary:
8/10 means Definitely a very good product with drawbacks that are not likely going to matter to the end user.
7/10 means Great product with many advantages and certain insignificant drawbacks; but should be considered before purchasing.
-- Final APH Numeric Rating is 7.7/10
Please note that the APH Numeric Rating system is based off our proprietary guidelines in the Review Focus, and should not be compared to other sites.
Noctua NF-F12 IndustrialPPC PWM
APH:Renewal Award | APH Review Focus Summary:
8/10 means Definitely a very good product with drawbacks that are not likely going to matter to the end user.
7/10 means Great product with many advantages and certain insignificant drawbacks; but should be considered before purchasing.
-- Final APH Numeric Rating is 7.7/10
Please note that the APH Numeric Rating system is based off our proprietary guidelines in the Review Focus, and should not be compared to other sites.
The Noctua NF-F12 Industrial PPC PWM and Noctua NF-A14 Industrial PPC PWM fans keep Noctua's reputation intact as they continue to deliver excellent performance.
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Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware
3. Performance Tests
4. Conclusion
