Noctua NF-S12A PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Brown)
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CJ
> 3 dayInstalled two of the NF-S12A PWM as Intake and Exhaust fans. These are the ones optimized for airflow. Once you set a proper fan profile in your BIOS they run nearly silent all the while pushing great airflow. My PC originally came with just an exhaust fan and nothing else. I added a RTX 2080ti and my gpu was pushing 80-84C. After adding the Noctua Intake fan my temps dropped 10-12C. Definitely a worthwhile purchase. The most common complaint I hear about these fans is not about their quality or performance but their color. These are probably the same idiots that make their PCs look like X-mas trees with RGB lighting. When did color of components even become a factor in a quality PC build? Hey can I get my Ferrari in Pink!? Noctua finally caved and now makes them in black. If youre having trouble choosing the correct fan for your application check out the Noctua website- it has all the info youll ever need.
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M A C
> 3 dayOnly had the fans a short while [1 week] but they have sunk my temperatures by 10-20degrees on idle whilst remaining at low noise. The only reason this is given 4 stars is because despite all the extras included in the box, the mounting option is soft plastic that bends so much, I cant fit it easily through the hole on all 4 sides due to case access restrictions for the top most case fan. So I gave up and used a screw...or at least tried to, but then realised these werent able to fit the case I have [a now dated Antec P180]. A great case however - after 12 years. The good news is, 4 stars only for my experience. You might have a 5* experience. Advice to anyone buying these, expect to use screws if fitting this somewhere fiddly, unless you have ninja-like finger abilities :D
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j.hoogerwerf
Greater than one weekQuiet, good quality
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axle8
> 3 dayQUIET! This is the quietest computer fan Ive ever used. Works great with fancontrol in linux (assuming you have a PWM enabled MB).
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Prof. Sven Cartwright DVM
> 3 dayboitier pc
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Tibhor
> 3 dayDe lo mejorcito del mercado. Feos pero muy buena calidad.
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Rosemary Ullrich
> 3 dayFrom the packaging to the product, you will notice the higher quality compared to other brand.
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Javier
> 3 dayGran ventilador de 120mm, buen flujo de aire a la vez que proporciona poco ruido. Desde que conoci noctua solo compro esta marca, aunque es un poco mas cara que la competencia añorta calidad.
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wronghonk
> 3 dayIm using this as the rear exhaust fan on my case and couldnt be happier. It moves quite a lot of air and is very quiet, even at full speed.
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LG4
> 3 dayVery quiet and efficient.
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 |
