The trouble is that its not a simple answer. In my books 60 - 70c on air is as high as Id like to go. Over 80c is an absolute no-no in my eyes for extended use. That's where the search for the best cooling starts and so often leads an enthusiast into buying a custom water cooling loop or having their PC sounding like a wind tunnel. Is it really possible to tame a 4ghz i7 without water cooling or needing 220cfm Deltas? Noctua seem to think so, and today we will be testing the NH-D14. Without further ado let's take a look at the specifications.



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