Noctua NF-F12 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Brown)
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Glendon Bill
> 24 hourGreat product. I couldnt have asked for a better cooling option. I used these on my radiators for my custom water cooled system and my idle temps on a oc i7 4930k @ 4.5 GHz are 30°c, and during stress testing running prime95 they never went above 52°c!
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Sleepless
> 24 hourThat was my only gripe: why did they include that?!
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Lucamux
> 24 hourottima ventola con buon flusso daria e pressione statica.
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makseawa
> 24 hourQuiet and wonderful!!!
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XetaPrime
> 24 hourInstalled wonderfully! Very quiet! I know I have a good warranty. No regrets! Unlike a lot of people I like the color scheme. Its very earthy and down home! Yada yada :) Happy with this purchase thanx! Oh, Happy New Year!
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Jack
> 24 hourNoctua fans are the best Ive ever used.
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Cboy
> 24 hourI think I was literally getting tintinitis from my CPU Fans. These fans are so quiet, it is well worth it.
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Ray Weller
> 24 hourIve tried alot of radiator fans besides looks this has best performance, noise level and durability.
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R. Taylor
> 24 hourLet me say first, the rating has nothing to do with the color scheme. I knew what I was getting as far as that goes and so I have no complaint there. I will say these fans do move a fair amount of air, theyre built very well, and the box they come in is nice. That said, these fans are a huge disappointment to me. I bought them based on reputation, because as most know theirs is very good. The point for me was fans that perform very well, are QUIET, and not obtrusive. The whole point of paying the premium price being the key word- quiet. At a distance of 6 feet, these fans in an enclosed case, are as loud as a 20 box fan sitting about 2 feet away. I tried them in multiple configurations, on a radiator being the first. Performance was good but not nearly what I had heard. In terms of cooling and sound level, they fail on both accounts- especially noise. Ive tried them as intake fans behind a filter, again LOUD. Tried as an intake in the bottom of my case which resulted in an unbearable buzzing. I really, really wanted to like these fans because the reviews both professional and from the average user are nearly universally excellent. To be fair, the focus-flow technology does seem to work as advertised but I have a number of other fans from a multitude of manufacturers that cost considerably less(especially if you dont get them on Amazon) that are quieter even at higher RPMs and perform as well and in some cases, better. Im not bashing Noctua, they are obviously doing some things right, but the NF-F12s have not impressed me in the slightest. The only reason I didnt return them is I didnt want to take a loss on return shipping and Im sure I will find a use for them in a customer build. Maybe its just my hyper-sensitive ears, but I honestly dont think they are worth the premium price. At the same time, I imagine they will last at least the 6 years they are warrantied for. They are heavy, solid, and just feel like they are built well. Still, I just cant get past the noise.
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mike
> 24 hourMetal screws did not fit, brown silicone screws werent secure.
Teaming up eleven stator guide vanes with a specially conceived seven blade impeller, the NF-F12’s Focused Flow system creates outstanding static pressure and focuses the airflow for superior performance on heatsinks and radiators. At the same time, a wide range of advanced aerodynamic design measures, second generation SSO-Bearing and Noctua’s new, custom designed PWM IC for fully automatic control assures astounding quietness of operation. The NF-F12 comes with modular cabling, integrated anti-vibration pads and two speed settings for full flexibility. Its commanding performance, exhaustive set of features and Noctua’s trusted premium quality make it an elite choice for use on air coolers, radiators and other pressure demanding applications.
Focused Flow frame
Designed for pressure demanding applications such as heatsinks and radiators, the Focused Flow frame features eleven stator guide vanes that straighten, channel and focus the airflow, which allows the NF-F12 to rival the performance of conventional fans running at much faster speeds.
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Heptaperf ImpellerCustom designed for the new Focused Flow frame and to work in tandem with the eleven stator guide vanes, the NF-F12"s seven blade Heptaperf impeller has been carefully optimised to achieve a perfect balance between power and quietness. |
SSO2 bearingThe NF-F12 is the first fan to feature 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. |
Varying Angular Distance and Vortex Control NotchesThe NF-F12"s stator guide vanes are set out in Varying Angular Distance and feature Vortex-Control Notches. Both measures help to spread the noise emission over a broader frequency spectrum and thus make the fan"s sound pattern more agreeable to the human ear. |
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Integrated anti-vibration pads
Integrated 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.
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| NF-F12 PWM | NF-F12 5V PWM | NF-F12 5V | NF-F12 PWM chromax.black.swap | |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 4-pin PWM | 3-pin | 4-pin PWM |
| Voltage | 12V | 5V | 5V | 12V |
| RPM | Max: 1500 / Min: 300 | Max: 1500 / Min: 300 | 1500 | Max: 1500 / Min: 300 |
| RPM with L.N.A. | 1200 | - | - | - |
| Acoustical Noise | 22,4 dB(A) | 22,4 dB(A) | 22,4 dB(A) | 22,4 dB(A) |
| Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. | 18,6 dB(A) | - | - | - |
| Size (mm) | 120x120x25 | 120x120x25 | 120x120x25 | 120x120x25 |
| Colour | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Black with swappable coloured anti-vibration pads |
