Noctua NF-S12A PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Brown)
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WiK
> 3 dayWhen you need quiet and long lasting fans, Noctua is the way to go. From 40mm to 200mm I have Noctua fans in my PC, server chassis, raspberry pi, 3d printer. I am never disappointed in Noctua. Each fan comes with numerous options for mounting and wiring. I have yet to have a Noctua fan fail or vibrate over time. No goofy color lighting, no stupid halo rings. They are fans, they move air and they do it nearly silently. This fan is in the front of my case in a custom housing I made to fit inside the top 5.25 bays. This delivers some fresh air towards my DRAM and up through my top mounted radiator.
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PLin
> 3 dayPros: Quiet, moves a lot of air, high quality bearings
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Francis
> 3 dayIts great
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3b0ny1
> 3 dayThese Noctua fans are very high quality and quiet! Very nice fans if you dont mind the color.
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NastyHabits
> 3 dayNear silent operation. I have to get within a foot to hear anything. Hate the color, but thats what paint is for. :)
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Avi
> 3 dayGood fan
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AaronJW
> 3 day4 Stars because its made well, Not giving it a five because it works just as well as a 12 dollar fan!
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kelvin
Greater than one weekmy cpu and computer temperature drecase above 10 c
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MW
> 3 dayThese are amazing. I wasnt even sure they were on because they were so quiet. They were installed a few months ago with no problems, and they have been working like a charm ever since.
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BrianH
Greater than one weekBest pc fans out there.
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 |
