P14 Max

Been using Noctua NF-A14s on my 280mm AIO for my R7 7800X3D in a SSUPD Meshroom S (I know a 280mm is overkill for this processor, I originally had a 7900X in there), and recently decided to switch up to these fans since I've had good experiences with Arctic products and I know the P12 Max is an excellent fan. Out of the box the first thing to note at 27mm, it is the same thickness as the normal P14, but this is a slightly thicker fan compared to other 140mm fans out there that are usually 25mm thick. This made it slightly cramped w/ my case since I use a fan grille, but there was still enough space. Unlike the normal P14 which only maxes out at 1700rpm (which made them quiet even at 100% rpm, great for radiators, but less flexible if you wanted to run a fan very fast and very loud), the P14 Max has a max RPM of 2800rpm (my Gigabyte B650i reported a max of of ~2700rpm), significantly higher, which also meant I had to detune my fan curves since the Noctua NF-A14 only has a 1500rpm max. At similar RPMs and noise levels though I did end up with about the same temps on my 7800X3D (CPU draws ~89W in Cinebench R23, pump always at 100%, CPU temps ~77.5C). The fan feels very well-built, and the only "complaint" I have is unlike the P14 PWM, there's no fan header daisy chaining option available. Thankfully the fan cable is of a decent length and is pretty easy to hide. Rubber padding along the 4 corners for anti-vibration isn't necessary but a great nice-to-have. The price varies a bit, but at the time of this review (and the time I ordered these fans) they're $13 each. Sure for a similar amount of money you can get a 3-pack of Thermalright TL-C12C-S 120mm ARGB fans, but this is a great price for a performance 140mm fan. It performs well, can push out a lot of air through a radiator from the sheer RPMs if noise isn't a concern,. If you don't need RGB, this is an excellent no-nonsense fan. However, these fans absolutely need proper PWM control, you need to have a way to control fan speeds because otherwise, 2800rpms max means this fan can get very loud. Once tuned though, these fans are great. I will note however the P14 PWM PST is still a good option if the price is right (currently Arctic's fan pricing is all over the place), since if you don't need the ability to go fast on the fan RPM or if you're a bit more noise sensitive and you know you have enough cooling headroom to warrant using a slower fan, the P14 is still more than enough for AIOs/radiators and has fan header daisy-chaining.

Huge Improvement — These Fans Dropped My Temps Under Load I picked up the 5-pack of ARCTIC P14 Max fans to finally overhaul the airflow in my PC, and I’m genuinely impressed with how much of a difference they made. I’m running them through an open-source program called Fan Control, which lets me fine-tune each fan curve, and the P14 Max fans respond really smoothly to RPM changes. No weird ramping, no buzzing; just clean, controlled airflow. The cooling improvement was immediate. Prior to installing these, my CPU and GPU would flirt with the mid-80s to mid-90s Celsius during heavy gaming or rendering sessions. I work with a lot of different intensive software, from video rendering/editting to 3d modeling and rendering, and of course, dare I say.. Cyberpunk 2077. After swapping my old standard case fans with the P14 Max fans, my temps stay under 75C max under full load. For me, that’s a huge win. Noise-wise, they’re surprisingly quiet for the amount of air they push. At lower speeds, they’re practically silent. At higher speeds, you definitely hear air movement, but it’s more of a clean whoosh rather than an annoying hum or rattle. Very tolerable, especially considering the cooling performance. I will say though if you use headphone's or have an AC, etc. You will not be affected. Installation was straightforward, and the daisy-chain cables are a nice touch — makes cable management a little less chaotic in a crowded case. Build quality also feels solid, not flimsy like some budget fans. Overall, this 5-pack was absolutely worth it. If you fine tune your fan curves with something like Fan Control and want a ton of cooling power without turning your PC into a wind tunnel, these fans are fantastic. My system runs cooler, quieter, and doesn't turn my PC into a space heater. Highly recommend.

poor mans noctua. power and loud but gets the job done then some. only loud when they are on max. 75% power and less they are surprisingly quiet. great fans if you tune your fan curve right

I feel that price informs value, so I try to include the price paid in every review. I encourage everyone to do the same as more information available when shopping always benefits the consumer. in this case I paid 42.99/5 I have purchased MANY arctic fans for builds over the years. They are my go to for well priced, quality case fans. I have used p12, p14, p12 max, and p14 max and have never had a failure or any other reason to complain about any of them. The max series in both sizes is best described imo as identical to the p12/p14 up to the maximum rpm of those models. Then the max offers significantly more headroom. So if you need them quiet they can be. If you need them to move a ton of air, well beyond what regular p14, they can do that too. Yes, they make more noise at those top RPMs, but it's not a unpleasant pitch, even at full beans. These make amazing case fans, but if you want to pull more performance out of your AIO, these are magic. I certainly wish Arctic had used these fans on their Freezer III 420, but since they didn't you can get a pretty significant cooling boost by replacing the included p14s with the maxes and still come out cheaper than prolly any other 420mm AIO. Sometimes the price fluctuates oddly high, but just hold off and they will be back to the $8.50'ish per fan price and I don't believe anything else competes at that price.

These are overall good fans for the price. They move a ton of air into your case. I'd honestly give them 5 stars if they weren't so loud at max speeds. Other than that, they're great fans, and I would still recommend them as they're a great bang for your buck.

I only buy Arctic fans. Why? Because they are as good or better than anything else, and they cost less than virtually any other fan. I will never begin to understand why people rave about Noctua. I guess they're a little quieter, but for the money, it's an absurd value proposition. At 100% (aside from the Arctic Server fans) I have never had a single Arctic fan that was offensively loud. They outperform basically any other fan on the market, and they're a much better value. Stop burning money on strangely colored Austrian fans. Be nice to your wallet. Buy Arctic fans.

Quiet, efficient, amazingly priced fans!

These fans have been a great addition to my new PC build. They’re quiet during normal use and only get loud if you push them to full speed. They move air well and help keep everything running cool. The simple, no-RGB look is a huge plus. They’re clean and get the job done without drawing attention. Honestly, they come pretty close to Noctua fans in terms of quality, but at a much better price. If you want solid airflow without overpaying, these are a strong choice.

Fans only reach 2500 rpm should be 2800 rpm , something very fishy here.

書いてあるが普通のファンより2mm厚い。 極小ケースなどでは注意が必要。 全面メッシュのケースの排気ファンとして使用、熱い空気をどんどん吐き出してくれるので重宝している。

The Arctic P14 Max fans are absolute champs. Whisper-quiet even under load, and they push a ton of air without sounding like a mini jet engine. Using them to cool my 7900XTX, and temps stay low and steady—even when I'm pushing frames like a maniac. These fans don’t just move air, they move vibes. Great performance, great price. Arctic really nailed it with these.

Hay más caros pero no mejores. Recomendados sin reservas.

Ventole incredibili suono minimo facili da installare ed efficienti al 100% mi hanno aiutato ad arieggiare, un case mid-tower con risultati sopra la media. Davvero molto silenziose e lo dico da persona con un udito ultra sensibile, per il resto l'unico consiglio IL VERSO DI MONTAGGIO... il logo rappresenta l'intake mentre la zona senza logo l'exhaust. Essendo alle prime armi avevo costruito una build a pressione negativa con 9 ventole exhaust ed 1 intake XD, alla fine ho bilanciato la pressione, il risultato? Silenzio puro e prestazioni eccellenti mantengono sotto gli 80 gradi una RX7900XTX allego foto del mio setup: CPU: intel i9 14900k GPU: RX7900XTX 24gb RAM: 32gb (2x16) SSD: Samsung 9100 2TB Dissipatore: Arctic freezer III pro 360mm dissipazione: 4x arctic 140mm max, 3x arctic 120mm max. PCU: Corsair RM1000e 2025 case: NZXT H7 flow