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DeepCool Assassin IV vs Noctua NH-C14S: Comparison
DeepCool Assassin IV and Noctua NH-C14S separate most on fan count: DeepCool Assassin IV at 2, Noctua NH-C14S at 1, 50% in favour of DeepCool Assassin IV. Max Speed splits them by another 17%, again favouring DeepCool Assassin IV. They match on rgb lighting, pwm control and warranty.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Top-Down |
| Series | DeepCool Assassin IV | Noctua NH-C14S |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | C-Type Top-Flow |
| Model Number | R-ASN4-BKNNMT-G | NH-C14S |
| Height | 164 mm-15% | 142 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 29.3 dBA+4.7 dBA | 24.6 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1575 g | 1015 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 7 | 6 |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM-17% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Fans | 1x 140mm + 1x 120mm FDB PWM | 1x NF-A14 PWM 140mm |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/Assassin-IV-Premium-CPU-Air-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/17129.shtml | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-c14s/specifications |
Verdict
DeepCool Assassin IV
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine flagship-tier challenger that gets DeepCool most of the way to Noctua-level cooling for a fraction of the price.
Noctua NH-C14S
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely clever convertible design that earns its price premium in the specific builds it's meant for, not a general-purpose upgrade over a standard tower cooler.