Noctua NF-S12A FLX, Premium Quiet Fan, 3-Pin (120mm, Brown)
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Lynton Clamp
> 3 dayNot much point in adding to what has already been said about these fans. Massive airflow and almost silent. Great buy if you looking for a fan that wont be pushing through a radiator.
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GeeBoo
> 3 dayEasy to install, variable speed is done with different cables with resisters in them, cables and fan of good quality, very quiet.
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Lorin M.
> 3 dayIt is quiet but air flow is very poor.
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Tran Pham
> 3 dayI hesitated a little when I purchased this, because of the price and its color. However, as soon as I plug it in, I was very very happy with the performance. Probably the quietest fan Ive ever used and yet still has great airflow. Everything about the fan is great(from the product itself, the accessories that came with it, to the design of the box), I felt very satisfied. Would totally recommended to anyone that dont care a lot about it color scheme, the fan is suppose to be inside the case anyway.
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R Cantwell
> 3 dayAs advertised
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Sam
19-11-2024Gives a good blow Job to the case!
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Kindle Customer
> 3 dayWould buy again
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wes wesley
> 3 daydead silent, nevertheless pretty powerful/
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Blair Franecki DVM
> 3 dayExtremely quiet.
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Robert D
> 3 dayAbsolutely 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.
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 |