Noctua NF-S12A FLX, Premium Quiet Fan, 3-Pin (120mm, Brown)
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royh
> 24 hourI have an NZXT H500 with stock cooling. The top case fan bearing started to give up the ghost and began to sound like an armored division rolling through my room.
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jnanam
> 24 hourGood fan.
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Shannon
> 24 hourVery good fan so far
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Mary R.
> 24 hourHaving received my shipment of this Wonderful Fan, I was anxious to open it and install within my E Machine Computer. It worked just as I had expected so Quiet and Smooth Running. I would recommend this product or any other Noctua product as it is everything that they state.
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Dan Tech Man
> 24 hourBEST FANS EVER!!!
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Brian L.
> 24 hourIm using this fan as a puller on my push pull H60 and i couldnt be happier with the performance and silent operation from this unit. And this fan pumps out a lot of air for 1200rpms. I can feel all the heat some my radiator being blasted out the rear grill of my case.
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Robert D
> 24 hourAbsolutely phenomenal quality. I was going to go for the newer (better looking) models but I thought that maybe when they were 100% focused on build quality and actual performance instead of pretty colors and all that jazz was most likely when they were producing their best work. Ive purchased 6 of these in total for a new build. Sound on these things is outstanding. Ill be running them at 100% power because at 100% theyre still noticeably quieter than my other case fans at 50% power. These are just the best fans that money can buy. Theres no other way to say it.
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b.b.
> 24 hourQuiet, efficient, comes with a plethora of adapter cables, etc. Packaging makes you think youre opening a Rolex. Awesome fans...
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Jeff Kissick
> 24 hourIm using this as a bedside fan with the pwm knob controller. I want to be able to still hear things going on outside and its quiet enough for that. If you crank it up full RPM, you can hear it a bit as a white noise but its still a lot quieter than any 3 speed fan Ive been able to find. Below maybe 70%, you pretty much cant hear it. My main problem is that its kind of ugly to sit on a nightstand.
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pukemon
> 24 hourAhhh. Love my noctua fans. They cool everything in my entertainment center. And underneath my laptop soon.
The NF-S12A marks the third generation of Noctua’s signature S12 series quiet case fans, which have received more than 250 awards and recommendations from the international press. Featuring a further refined blade design with Anti-Stall Knobs that works in tandem with the new AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frame, the NF-S12A improves the airflow/noise efficiency of its renowned predecessor by up to 8%. The FLX version provides 1200/900/700rpm speed settings via the supplied Low-Noise Adaptors in order to give you full flexibility in fine-tuning the fan for maximum ventilation performance or near-silent operation. Its superb running smoothness, SSO2 bearing and Noctua’s trusted premium quality make it an elite choice for quiet case cooling
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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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. |
SSO2 bearingThe NF-S12A 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. |
Inner Surface MicrostructuresWith 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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Anti-Stall Knobs
The NF-S12A"s Anti-Stall Knobs reduce flow separation phenomena in medium to high impedance situations and thereby increase the fan"s stall margin. This means that the NF-S12A is even more versatile than its renowned predecessor and can achieve better performance on heatsinks and radiators.
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| NF-S12A PWM | NF-S12A FLX | NF-S12A ULN | NF-S12A PWM chromax.black.swap | |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 3-pin | 3-pin | 4-pin PWM |
| Voltage | 12V | 12V | 5V | 12V |
| RPM | Max: 1200 / Min: 300 | 1200 | 800 | Max: 1200 / Min: 300 |
| RPM with L.N.A. | 900 | 900 | 600 | - |
| RPM with U.L.N.A. | - | 700 | - | - |
| Acoustical Noise | 17,8 dB(A) | 17,8 dB(A) | 8,6 dB(A) | 17,8 dB(A) |
| Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. | 10,7 dB(A) | 10,7 dB(A) | 6,7 dB(A) | - |
| Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A. | - | 7,4 dB(A) | - | - |
| Size (mm) | 120x120x25 | 120x120x25 | 120x120x25 | 120x120x25 |
| Colour | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Black with swappable coloured anti-vibration pads |