Noctua NF-S12A PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Brown)
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Daniel
> 3 dayEasy install, i just had dificult to use the rubber fixers, and it doesnt fix totally, it just holds the fan to dont drop in the case
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Aaron Hayes
Greater than one weekFantastic fans. I think my results may be a little extreme but my setup was 3 apevia case fans in the front, 1 mastercooler 120mm AIO on i7 9700k. The 2 mastercooler fans that came with the AIO were push/pull config on the rear of case. I added 2 of these Noctua fans one on top for exhaust and one on bottom for intake and my cpu is 15 degrees cooler now while gaming. My GPU never gets hot so Im not sure the improvement it made for it.
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Joshua Vaughn
> 3 dayThey made my system perfectly silent. I can’t hear the fans at all even if I go really close to my computer. My temps have dropped about 7-10°C so that’s an improvement. I’m happy with them and they are worth the price.
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Tech Panda
> 3 dayI purchased two of the PWM models so I could control the fans using my motherboard. These fans are extremely quiet. My motherboard has a fan tuning app to let me know the minimum amount of power needed for these fans, and it also allows me to change the speed based on my cpu temp which is important for a home media pc and server. I just wish the Noctua fan line wasnt so ugly (I wouldnt put these in a windowed case)! Also in the box is an extension cable, the rubber mounting plugs (i prefer screws), fan splitter (for connecting two fans using the same pwm plug), and screws. The fans have built-in vibration pads in each corner so needless to say they dont vibrate. If you are new to the pc build scene, remember to create positive airflow by allowing more air in then out.
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JM
05-04-2025Thank you.
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L. Mateo
> 3 dayThis is a great fan. they are my go to fan on every build. not the prettiest fan in the world and if you are planning to show off your build with a windowed case, i probably wouldnt go with the Noctua. but if what you care about is silence and cooling power, noctua is the way to go.
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Zeus
Greater than one weekIch habe bereits 80mm und einen 200m der Serie verbaut. Meine Zufriedenheit mit den Lüftern von Noctua ist kaum zu übertreffen.
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Richard Rusch
> 3 dayQuiet at full speed. I am running 6 of these in a Lian Li case and they keep my temps low while keeping the sound low.
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Alessio
> 3 dayho provato tanti produttori di ventole, ma Noctua è imbattibile. La qualità altissima del prodotto si nota già dallimballo, scatola curatissima ricca di illustrazioni e spiegazioni, il prodotto poi è leccellenza tra le ventole....qualità e tecnologia al top della categoria...non comprerei mai un altra ventola ...
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David
> 3 daylove it bought two of these babies super quiet!!
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 |
