Noctua NF-A8 ULN, Ultra Quiet Silent Fan, 3-Pin (80mm, Brown)
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44930
> 24 hourAs always, superb quality in a great quiet fan, what we have come to expect from Noctua. Everything you need for mounting is included in the box in order to isolate the fan in its position.
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Alex Hall
> 24 hourGreat fans! very quiet
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Damien Hagenes
> 24 hourI didnt understand how you could make a simple PC fan better. But boy this fan is amazingly quiet and just super high quality. We use this fan to run 24-7 and so far it seems fantastic - approx 1 month. I also like the 5 year warranty!! I mean who does that these days??
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James Polisini
> 24 hourVery quiet, but still moves a reasonable amount of air. Great choice for mini-ITC case builds. Strange color, if youre sensitive to color in your PC builds. A new model is available in black. Very high recommendation.
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Yoddler
> 24 hourI used this fan in my Tripp Lite rack mount UPS, since the fan in the unit runs 24x7. It did make the unit quieter, but not by much of a margin. Im thinking about doing something more complicated and measuring the heat on components directly, then enabling the fan until they cool down.
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Rockbase
> 24 hourthe headline explains my opinion. I use it in my ham radio equipment.
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Jacob E. Walker
> 24 hourIts a Noctua fan what do you expect? Its great
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zigeng chen
> 24 hourVery good quality, very quiet.
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Tommi
> 24 hourAbsolutely amazing fans for HTPC. Got 3 of these in Silverstone ML03B case and you will not hear them at all. Keeps my idle & in use temps nicely under control. Zero vibration noise, or really any kind of noise that you could hear when the computer is in use.
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Shop
> 24 hourVery quiet. I use it to cool some hdd. It does not provide a lot of air flow, but it is very quiet.
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 ULN version provides super-slow 1400/1100rpm speed settings for ultra-low-noise applications and highly noise sensitive users who demand 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.
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 |