Thermalright Archon VS Noctua NH-D14
Next to the almighty Noctua NH-D14, the narrow width of the Archon becomes immediately clear but at the same time, the breadth of the latter is unmatched.
Thermalright Archon VS Noctua NH-D14 side view
Side by side, the Archon is 48mm narrower than the Noctua with both fans installed. It’s unsettling to think that the width of the Archon heatsink alone is only a mere 5mm greater than one of the NH-D14’s radiator. So the Thermalright have a tough challenge on their hands.
Thermalright Archon VS Noctua NH-D14 width
To compensate for the narrow width, the Archon towers over the NH-D14 but will this be enough for it to take the performance crown?
Thermalright Archon VS Noctua NH-D14 height
With a height of 170mm, the Archon is 10mm taller than the Noctua NH-D14. Although the fan makes both coolers appear to be the same height, the positioning of the Noctua fans can be adjusted at the users’ will.
