Noctua NF-A12x15 FLX, Premium Quiet Slim Fan, 3-Pin (120x15mm, Brown)
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Janice L. Bloss
> 3 dayI put 2 of these fans in a full tower case and they are performing beyond my expectations!!!
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Sour Grapes USN
> 3 dayThese are very low profile fans to eliminate unnecessary clutter in my case. They still move a lot of air and are very quiet for such a small form factor.
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timthinks
> 3 dayFirst fans that I have purchased, that werent pre-installed in a PC.
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Al
Greater than one weekHave not had it for long, but it appears to be good. Was put off buying other much cheaper fans, since there was a high percentage of negative reviews: DOA, noisy, inefficient, or fail soon. Also, 99% of 120mm fans are 25mm or 1 thick without rounded corners, which make them unsuitable for tight spaces.
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Justin
> 3 dayI got two of these 15mm fans for my Node 202 case after my GPU was getting a little too toasty for my liking. With my RTX 2080 Being 50mm thick and being limited on space these fans just barely sneak past the height restrictions in my small form factor case. Since installing the fans I’ve seen my GPU in game running at 140F instead of 195F. These fans maybe smaller then typical 25mm fan, but perform just as good.
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W. S. Lob
> 3 dayThe OEM front case fan (DF 1202512 SEMN) on my 2009 vintage Rosewill Challenger disintegrated, with the blade broken in two and only the blue LEDs visible.
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John
> 3 daySomewhat short review:
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Vedran Simic
> 3 dayI always loved the Noctua fans just because they are one of the quietest ones on the market and produce a lot of airflow. I have a Zotac Zbox I use as a daily driver and I didnt like the temps that I was getting with it being passively cooled. I tried out a bunch of fans that I had and all of them seemed to help a bit, but were 25mm in height which made them too big for the application. I have it nested between my 2 monitors and the 15mm fan would do the trick. The only brand I considered for this was Noctua.
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DBF
> 3 dayFocus on quality, efficiency and low noise. Would buy again
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Abimael Ramos
> 3 dayThese are good quit fan but ugly not good for an rob setup
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 |