Noctua NF-A8 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Brown)
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Martin Reviews
> 24 hourJust like me small, very refreshing and silent
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R.L. Farrell
> 24 hourI installed this fan as replacements in two of my HP desktop computers with fans (both Cooler Masters) that had failed at nearly the same time. (planned obsolescence?) The Noctua NF-A8 PWM fans came with more than enough additional hardware, mounting options and electrical connections to facilitate replacement. I removed the old fans and heat-sinks. Cleaned mating surfaces of CPUs and heat-sinks and applied fresh thermal compound (Noctua NT-H1) and reassembled to motherboards. Both replacements performed perfectly and were very quiet as well as efficient. Both PCs run 54 watt Intel i3 CPUs and average temps are 28C at idle per Core Temp app, and never exceed 57C while under load test. I am well pleased. A great value for a reasonably priced fan with superior performance.
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Vanessa
> 24 hourworks great!
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Andre Shori
> 24 hourDoes what it says. Cool and quiet.
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Groovydogg
> 24 hourI have a 50 watt grow light in my living room and the original fan was too loud. I searched quite fans and found this. I didnt realize how loud the 1st fan was until I got this and could compare thsm. It has 2 speed settings and both of them are ridiculously quiet. Considering how cheap they are you cant go wrong. I dont think its just the rubber mounting attachments that are on the fan, but the fan itself is just really quiet. I am using 2 of them for LEDS and neither one is housed in any enclosure that would dampen the sound. They are both open, visible and super quiet. Highly recommended!
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Jacky
> 24 hourIt is quiet and good quality. It comes with some connectors. Everything looks so pro, doesnt like other cheap PC fan.
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GW
> 24 hourGreat quality at a fair price!!
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Caleb P.
> 24 hourYes, it is a tiny beast. Installed on a side panel directly above my Ryzen 1600 and it dropped 5 degrees while idle and 8 under load using the Wraith Spire. Mostly quiet operation. Construction feels solid.
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Rodrigo Jeldres
> 24 hourEstoy muy feliz con la compra. Muy silenciosos y de gran calidad. Se ajustaron perfectamente a mi gabinete
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Luke Last
> 24 hourQuieter than I expected, even at full power.
The NF-A8 is a highly optimised, premium quality quiet 80mm fan. Featuring Noctua’s AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frame as well as sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A8 further improves the renowned quiet cooling performance of the award-winning NF-R8. The PWM version sports Noctua’s custom designed NE-FD1 IC for fully automatic speed control via 4-pin fan headers and comes with a Low-Noise-Adaptor to reduce the maximum speed during PWM control from 2200 to 1750rpm. Its superb running smoothness, reference-class SSO2 bearing and Noctua’s trusted premium quality make it an elite choice for the highest demands.
AAO frame
Noctua"s AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frames feature integrated anti-vibration pads as well as Noctua"s proprietary Stepped Inlet Design and Inner Surface Microstructures, both of which further refine the fan"s performance/noise efficiency.
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Flow Acceleration ChannelsThe NF-A8 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-A8 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 screws and other mounting systems. |
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Inner Surface Microstructures
With the tips of the fan blades ploughing through the boundary layer created by the Inner Surface Microstructures, flow separation from the suction side of the blades is significantly suppressed, which results in reduced blade passing noise and improved airflow and pressure efficiency.
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| NF-A8 PWM | NF-A8 FLX | NF-A8 ULN | NF-A8 5V PWM | NF-A8 5V | NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap | |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 3-pin | 3-pin | 4-pin PWM | 3-pin | 4-pin PWM |
| Voltage | 12V | 12V | 12V | 5V | 5V | 12V |
| RPM | Max: 2200 / Min: 450 | 2000 | 1400 | Max: 2200 / Min: 450 | 2200 | Max: 2200 / Min: 450 |
| RPM with L.N.A. | 1750 | 1650 | 1100 | - | - | - |
| RPM with U.L.N.A. | - | 1200 | - | - | - | - |
| Acoustical Noise | 17,7 dB(A) | 16,1 dB(A) | 10,4 dB(A) | 17,7 dB(A) | 17,7 dB(A) | 17,7 dB(A) |
| Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. | 13,8 dB(A) | 12,9 dB(A) | 6,5 dB(A) | - | - | - |
| Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A. | - | 7,9 dB(A) | - | - | - | - |
| Size | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm |
| Colour | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Black with swappable coloured anti-vibration pads |