Noctua NF-A12x15 FLX, Premium Quiet Slim Fan, 3-Pin (120x15mm, Brown)
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timthinks
> 3 dayFirst fans that I have purchased, that werent pre-installed in a PC.
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R. Webb
> 3 dayNice quiet fans to fit my custom loop in an itx case.
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Wade Epperson
Greater than one weekI tried these but was skeptical in the process mainly because theyre slim... They are made by Noctua though so I figured I could trust it at least given their history and my experience with them in the past. amazingly the things have the same static pressure my noisy not so air pushing across the case Thermaltake RGB fans did for my AIO. I was going to use these fans as push then pull with 3 a12x25 behind them in the front of the case, but I wasnt in the mood of chopping the case up. the manufacturer says yeah a rad fits in top too a 240 mm which i dont see how with standard fans! I found out if your motherboard has a vrm heatsink nope... I measured though and a 360 would fit with 3/4 of an inch of clearance and I already had the little fans plus they gave me 6mm of clearance between that vrm and the radiator. So I mated them to the 360 radiator on top and wow! Im blown away by the sheer performance of these things, they seriously pull some air right out of the case and keep the radiator cool enough for any load. My case with these as my exhaust 3 mounted on top with a 360mm radiator and 3 a12x25 fans in the front keep my 2070 super boosting up to 1932mhz at 69 constant temp in any game.
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Charles Van Gelder
> 3 dayCan ramp up quickly and is quite loud compared to my other fans. Theres a buzzing noice
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Joel Saunders
> 3 dayExcellent, just as expected.
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John
> 3 daySomewhat short review:
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Oscar Duran
> 3 dayWorks EXACTLY like youd intend it to, except quieter. Would greatly recommend this standard.
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Sharon Foster
> 3 dayPros:
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DBF
> 3 dayFocus on quality, efficiency and low noise. Would buy again
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Ms. Sophia Botsford
> 3 dayStrong wind, completely silent fan. The best case fan currently
Featuring advanced aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels and Noctua’s AAO frame, the NF-A12x15 is a highly optimised, premium quality quiet fan in size 120x15mm. Its 15mm slim design makes the NF-A12x15 ideal for space-restricted applications such as low-profile CPU coolers or HTPC cases. The FLX version provides 1850/1400/950rpm speed settings via the supplied Low-Noise Adaptors in order to allow full flexibility in fine-tuning the fan for maximum ventilation performance or near-silent operation. Its superb running smoothness, reference-class SSO2 bearing and Noctua’s trusted premium quality make it an elite choice for the highest demands
Metal-reinforced motor hub
With many larger-diameter slim fan designs, the shorter axis and bearing lead to a reduced running stability and lifespan. The NF-A12x15 uses a metal-reinforced motor hub, a measure typically found in high-speed industrial fans, in order to ensure Noctua’s signature stability and longevity.
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Flow Acceleration ChannelsThe NF-A12x15 impeller features suction side Flow Acceleration Channels. By speeding up the airflow at the crucial outer blade regions, this measure reduces suction side flow separation and thus leads to better efficiency and lower vortex noise. |
SSO2 bearingThe NF-A12x15 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. |
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 mounting systems and fan clips used on heatsinks. |
Scope of delivery
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15mm slim design
Having a thickness of only 15mm, the NF-A12x15 is much slimmer than standard 120x25mm fans. This makes it ideal for typical slim fan applications such as low-profile CPU coolers as well as for freeing up space by replacing standard 120x25mm fans on tower coolers, radiators or in PC cases.
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| NF-A12x15 PWM | NF-A12x15 FLX | NF-A12x15 PWM chromax.black.swap | |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 3-pin | 4-pin PWM |
| Voltage | 12V | 12V | 12V |
| RPM | Max: 1850 / Min: 450 | 1850 | Max: 1850 / Min: 450 |
| RPM with L.N.A. | 1400 | 1400 | - |
| RPM with U.L.N.A. | - | 950 | - |
| Acoustical Noise | 23,9 dB(A) | 23,9 dB(A) | 23,9 dB(A) |
| Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. | 16,8 dB(A) | 16,8 dB(A) | - |
| Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A. | - | 10,2 dB(A) | - |
| Size | 120x120x15 mm | 120x120x15 mm | 120x120x15 mm |
| Colour | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Black with swappable coloured anti-vibration pads |