Noctua NF-A12x15 FLX, Premium Quiet Slim Fan, 3-Pin (120x15mm, Brown)
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Ms. Sophia Botsford
> 3 dayStrong wind, completely silent fan. The best case fan currently
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Justin
> 3 dayI got two of these 15mm fans for my Node 202 case after my GPU was getting a little too toasty for my liking. With my RTX 2080 Being 50mm thick and being limited on space these fans just barely sneak past the height restrictions in my small form factor case. Since installing the fans I’ve seen my GPU in game running at 140F instead of 195F. These fans maybe smaller then typical 25mm fan, but perform just as good.
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Thomas C.
> 3 dayPros:
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Johan Pingree
> 3 dayused two of these to replace the dead fans on my AMD R9 390. Works great.
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W. S. Lob
Greater than one weekThe OEM front case fan (DF 1202512 SEMN) on my 2009 vintage Rosewill Challenger disintegrated, with the blade broken in two and only the blue LEDs visible.
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madmonkey
> 3 dayGreat fit for gpu bay in slim Silverstone Raven it cases. Quieter than stock.
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Juecetin
> 3 dayvery good quality the only thing i wish was that it was a pwm fan.
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John
> 3 daySomewhat short review:
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buma
> 3 dayNoctua fans are known for their quality, and this fan is no different! Not only does it move a lot of air, it does so quietly. Not quiet enough for you? It also comes with 2 low (and lower) noise adapters that slow down the speed of the fan to make them as whisper quiet as youd like. I used them in a 3d print build I did for a headphone stack and it worked out wonderfully and keeps things cool AND does so in near silence. Recommended
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Christopher Zele
> 3 dayI needed a slimmer fan for my PC case to mount my Corsair H60 Properly into my case. This Noctua made it so I could properly mount my radiator and my thicker Corsair fan. Im very glad I purchased this fan. It is very well made and its very quiet as well. I would buy more Noctua products in the future. They were one of the only companies that sold a low-profile fan, and even though they have a premium price their fans are definitely very nice. The brown color scheme might be off-putting to some, but my case has a dark-frosted acrylic side, so I cant see the color too much, so Im not bothered by this at all.
Featuring advanced aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels and Noctua’s AAO frame, the NF-A12x15 is a highly optimised, premium quality quiet fan in size 120x15mm. Its 15mm slim design makes the NF-A12x15 ideal for space-restricted applications such as low-profile CPU coolers or HTPC cases. The FLX version provides 1850/1400/950rpm speed settings via the supplied Low-Noise Adaptors in order to allow full flexibility in fine-tuning the fan for maximum ventilation performance or near-silent operation. Its superb running smoothness, reference-class SSO2 bearing and Noctua’s trusted premium quality make it an elite choice for the highest demands
Metal-reinforced motor hub
With many larger-diameter slim fan designs, the shorter axis and bearing lead to a reduced running stability and lifespan. The NF-A12x15 uses a metal-reinforced motor hub, a measure typically found in high-speed industrial fans, in order to ensure Noctua’s signature stability and longevity.
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Flow Acceleration ChannelsThe NF-A12x15 impeller features suction side Flow Acceleration Channels. By speeding up the airflow at the crucial outer blade regions, this measure reduces suction side flow separation and thus leads to better efficiency and lower vortex noise. |
SSO2 bearingThe NF-A12x15 features the further optimised second generation of Noctua"s renowned, time-tested SSO bearing. With SSO2, the rear magnet is placed closer to the axis to provide even better stabilisation, precision and durability. |
Integrated anti-vibration padsIntegrated Anti-Vibration Pads made from extra-soft silicone minimise the transmission of minute vibrations while maintaining full compatibility with all standard mounting systems and fan clips used on heatsinks. |
Scope of delivery
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15mm slim design
Having a thickness of only 15mm, the NF-A12x15 is much slimmer than standard 120x25mm fans. This makes it ideal for typical slim fan applications such as low-profile CPU coolers as well as for freeing up space by replacing standard 120x25mm fans on tower coolers, radiators or in PC cases.
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| NF-A12x15 PWM | NF-A12x15 FLX | NF-A12x15 PWM chromax.black.swap | |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 3-pin | 4-pin PWM |
| Voltage | 12V | 12V | 12V |
| RPM | Max: 1850 / Min: 450 | 1850 | Max: 1850 / Min: 450 |
| RPM with L.N.A. | 1400 | 1400 | - |
| RPM with U.L.N.A. | - | 950 | - |
| Acoustical Noise | 23,9 dB(A) | 23,9 dB(A) | 23,9 dB(A) |
| Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. | 16,8 dB(A) | 16,8 dB(A) | - |
| Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A. | - | 10,2 dB(A) | - |
| Size | 120x120x15 mm | 120x120x15 mm | 120x120x15 mm |
| Colour | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Black with swappable coloured anti-vibration pads |