Noctua NF-A8 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Brown)
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Vazrin
> 3 dayWell the fan is amazing queit despite its high rpms i originally purchased it to replace an old heatsink fan but i was off on the dimensions my fault but otherwise i still use this fan in all its glory o.O
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Doug K
> 3 dayUnbelievably quiet. Excellent fan!
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AR Family
> 3 dayThe CPU fan which also acts as the primary fan for the whole computer in my wifes little Lenovo IdeaCenter 510S all-in-one PC was starting to make noise. I am a long time PC builder and wanted to make her computer as close to silent as possible. I hardly even look at other fan brands anymore, I usually just buy Noctua and be done with it. Yes, they cost the most, but you will never be disappointed.
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Reed J
> 3 dayI used this fan to blow air over a 4-HDD RAID in my desktop. It also helps draw in extra fresh air for my CPU. I mounted it to a custom 3D printed frame in the 5.25 bays of my computer case. It works well and definitely moves some air without being too loud.
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Fruit Fly
> 3 dayI have an older AMD Phenom II, running Linux. The fan finally died. It all still works, part of my home lab. Noctua 80mm fan was almost a perfect fit. Had to drill out the aluminum just a bit. Super quiet.
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Joseph Hoffman
> 3 dayNot loud at all. Barely even hear it.
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jenksdrummer
> 3 dayA bit more expensive than most fans of the same size, but they are rather quiet and will move air effectively. I have a pair in the back of a rack-mount computer case and it does the job well, quietly.
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David Edmondson
> 3 dayThe packaging screamed quality; adapter cables, extension cable, mounting screws, silicone mounting pegs, detailed instructions on the different uses and possible installation options, wrapped cables, etc... This fan comes with silicone anti-vibration mounts on all 8 corners that are removable, should you wish to. Quiet, this fan is whisper quiet, even at the highest speed. You can connect to 3 or 4 pin terminals on your motherboard. I could not be happier with this purchase & have already ordered a second fan.
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Gerald Dodge
> 3 dayWhat can I say, its Noctua, the finest and most reputable PC fan manufacturer there is.
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Nossy
> 3 dayNoctua fans are no joke. Fans quieter @ 2200rpm than some 140mm @1300rpm.
The NF-A8 is a highly optimised, premium quality quiet 80mm fan. Featuring Noctua’s AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frame as well as sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A8 further improves the renowned quiet cooling performance of the award-winning NF-R8. 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 2200 to 1750rpm. Its superb running smoothness, reference-class SSO2 bearing and Noctua’s trusted premium quality make it an elite choice for the highest demands.
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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Flow Acceleration ChannelsThe NF-A8 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-A8 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 screws and other mounting systems. |
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Inner Surface Microstructures
With 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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| NF-A8 PWM | NF-A8 FLX | NF-A8 ULN | NF-A8 5V PWM | NF-A8 5V | NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap | |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 3-pin | 3-pin | 4-pin PWM | 3-pin | 4-pin PWM |
| Voltage | 12V | 12V | 12V | 5V | 5V | 12V |
| RPM | Max: 2200 / Min: 450 | 2000 | 1400 | Max: 2200 / Min: 450 | 2200 | Max: 2200 / Min: 450 |
| RPM with L.N.A. | 1750 | 1650 | 1100 | - | - | - |
| RPM with U.L.N.A. | - | 1200 | - | - | - | - |
| Acoustical Noise | 17,7 dB(A) | 16,1 dB(A) | 10,4 dB(A) | 17,7 dB(A) | 17,7 dB(A) | 17,7 dB(A) |
| Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. | 13,8 dB(A) | 12,9 dB(A) | 6,5 dB(A) | - | - | - |
| Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A. | - | 7,9 dB(A) | - | - | - | - |
| Size | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm |
| Colour | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Black with swappable coloured anti-vibration pads |
