Noctua NF-S12A PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Brown)
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Declan Fletcher
> 3 dayBefore writing this review, I had a Phanteks E400 modified for the CyberPowerPC pre-built system, and it came with two Phanteks fans— the back fan had lost impulse bearing motion, and there was only one fan in the front. My CPU was running latent up to 70° C.
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ernesto borruto
> 3 daySulla qualità nulla da dire; Noctua una garanzia! sulla ventilazione non mi ha convinto al 100% la stessa Noctua la consiglia per casefan ma a mio parere se si vuole una buona ventilazione tralasciando un attimo la silenziosità punterei sulla F!
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Bill
> 3 dayJust what I wanted
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Javdat
> 3 dayGreat for airflow
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Jonathan Nelson
> 3 dayThese fans are the best on the market!
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Torrance Langosh DDS
> 3 dayque se puede decir de los mejores ventiladores del mercado que no se haya dicho ya realmente mantiene mi pc con temperaturas aceptables
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Pierre-alain LACAZE
> 3 dayTrès bon produit, un peu austère mais très efficace
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DanB
> 3 dayTruly quiet! Replaced the fans on a Zalman Reserator 3 Max with two of these and the difference is remarkable!!! Comes with all the cables and installation hardware you could ever need (except the screwdriver).
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DV
19-11-2024I 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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Todd E. Chapman
> 3 dayAmazing! Ordered 3 of these plus the 140mm NF-A14 PWM to replace the fans in my case...built this computer in 2012. Once I had everything reconnected and fired it back up....I panicked a bit - the only fans I heard running were the CPU and PS fans...and I still had the side of the case off! Had to do a quick visual check that, Yes, the Noctua fans *were* actually running. Wow. This is my first experience with Noctua and Im blown away. Ive been building my own computers since about 2001 and these are by far the quietest fans Ive ever used. A buddy of mine recommended these and I love them! The extra connectors they supply - extension, splitter to run 2 fans off of one header, and the low noise connector, plus the rubber anti-vibration bumpers on each corner....very nice touch Noctua! Definitely worth it! You can tell from the packaging alone that these are high quality fans. Noctua is #1 on my list now...
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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