Noctua NF-S12A PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Brown)
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DV
> 3 dayI bought this to replace the fan on my Cooler Master V8 cpu cooler. I hated the red leds from the original fan and have heard may good things about Noctua. Installation wasnt an issue, but booting up after was. Somehow, this fan spins less than the stock fan (I assume its so that its quieter) and my PC wouldnt boot until I set the minimum fan speed to below 300 rpm in the BIOS. Also, I shouldve taken some temps before switching out the fan, but this keeps my PC at a steady 40c, even while gaming (although the most intensive game I play is League of Legends). I mean, 40c isnt too hot, but I wouldve loved to see below 35c, at least. Oh well. Its doing its job (keeping my cpu from burning up) so I cant really complain.
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PeH
> 3 dayLove these fans. Noctua fans are for people trying to get the best CFM vs. sound pressure. These are as expected, a good price at Amazon vs. elsewhere.
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Savanah Ernser
> 3 dayCon noctua si dorme bene e il pc vive di più, dopo svariati acquisti di vario tipo non si smentisce mai. Poi con quelle confezioni super curate sono il top
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JM
> 3 daySuper quiet!!!!!!!! You really do have to listen to see if its on.
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Fabio Bilotta
> 3 dayLe ventole della Noctua continuano ad essere il punto di riferimento per tutti i concorrenti che vogliono avvicinarsi alla perfezione assoluta.
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Jordi Y.
Greater than one weekLos tengo en una caja mini ITX con un Noctua NH-L12 y la temperatura del procesador i7 4790k no pasa de 41ºC ni exprimiendolo al maximo.
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CF
> 3 dayHigh quality and very quiet. Pricey when compared to other companies, but worth it.
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Rosemary Ullrich
Greater than one weekFrom the packaging to the product, you will notice the higher quality compared to other brand.
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eburs
Greater than one weekThe Noctua NF-S12A is a high-quality 4-pin PWM fan. I am using one as an intake fan in the front of my computer case. I like the fact that the fan comes with so many accessories. The fan comes with an extension cable, a cable splitter if you want to run two fans (at the same speed), and a low noise adapter to reduce the maximum speed from 1200 to 900 rpm. Not that I want to reduce the speed of this beauty.
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Michael
> 3 dayLe ventole della Noctua sono una garanzia. Costano di più ma ne valgono la pena. Se si vuole un ottimo prodotto puntate su questa marca.
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 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 1200 to 900rpm. 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 | 12V | 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 |
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