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Noctua NF-A14x25r G2 PWM chromax.Black, CPU Cooler Upgrade Fan 140mm

Name: Noctua NF-A14x25r G2 PWM chromax.Black, CPU Cooler Upgrade Fan 140mm
Brand: Noctua
SKU: B0FXGV5X12
Price: 44.95 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-23

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-22. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Noctua NF-A14x25r G2 PWM chromax.Black, CPU Cooler Upgrade Fan 140mm is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cooling & fans category, priced around $44.95. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by Noctua's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Noctua NF-A14x25r G2 PWM chromax.Black, CPU Cooler Upgrade Fan 140mm using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the cooling & fans category. Noctua's cooling & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for cooling & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

Next-generation round-frame 140x25mm design for unprecedented quiet cooling performance on 14cm CPU coolers such as the NH-D15, NH-D15S or NH-U14S series
All-black chromax version with black anti-vibration mounts. 14cm anti-vibration gasket for tighter seal on radiators, fan screws, Low-Noise Adaptor (LNA), extension cable and splitter cable included
State-of-the-art engineering (Progressive-Bend impeller with winglets and Centrifugal Turbulator, Flow Acceleration Channels, AAO frame) and construction (Sterrox LCP, ultra-tight tip clearance)
4-pin PWM version for automatic speed control via 4-pin PWM motherboard fan headers, 300-1500rpm speed range (near-silent at idle, powerful under load), fan stops at 0% PWM (semi-passive option)
Trusted Noctua quality with premium-grade SSO2 bearing (MTTF > 150,000 h), safety certifications from UL and TÜV, protected against reverse polarity, over voltage and over current (short-circuits)

Full Specifications

Brand	Noctua
Model	NF-A14x25r G2 PWM chromax.black
Voltage	12 volts
Wattage	2.28 watts
Material	Sterrox LCP
Unit Count	1 Count
Noise Level	24.8 db
Part Number	NF-A14x25r G2 PWM chromax.black
Material Type	Sterrox LCP
Cooling Method	Air
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Vibration/Rumble	Yes
Air Flow Capacity	155.6 cubic meter per hour
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Power Connector Type	4-Pin
Maximum Rotational Speed	1500 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H	5.51"L x 5.51"W x 0.98"H

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-22. Price and availability subject to change.