Noctua NF-S12A PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Brown)
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g
> 3 dayQuiet for sure. Easy to install.
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Bryan
Greater than one weekBest fan I have ever put in a build
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kelvin
Greater than one weekmy cpu and computer temperature drecase above 10 c
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bruderbethor
> 3 dayAuch auf einem Radiator einer Wasserkühlung ( Corsair H100) absolut spitze und sehr leise. Verarbeitung und lieverumfang top. Absolut empfehlenswert.
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Mr. Jarvis Jakubowski III
> 3 dayIl prodotto è noto per la sua qualità e efficenza, non posso che confermare.
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Sqway
Greater than one weekThis fan can stop completely at 9% PWM. This is useful because not all system boards can send a real 0% signal if needed to really have fanless mode sometimes.
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Mark
Greater than one weekBought this to see the exceptional airflow claims for it, was not impressed, just seems like an average fan at a high price, would NOT recommend. Get the Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM instead of this (which I also bought), that fan is a jack of all trades and really impresses in all areas.
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Kristopher
> 3 dayInstantly silienced my loud machine. It comes with these rubber silencer pegs too but I couldnt figure out how to use them.
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Barry E. Sheridan
21-12-2024I purchased these in place of the standard fans supplied with the Corsair 100i CPU cooler, the reason behind this move down to the level of noise generated by the stock fans when running the Corsair Link programme balanced mode. The difference was immediate, less than half the amount of noise. I felt some concerns about whether they would keep the CPU (Intel i7 4790K) chip cool but using the Intel Extreme overclocking tool which offers a stress test I found that even after an hour running flat out the temperature was well controlled, in fact better than the stock fans. Highly recommended buy.
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Marc C.
> 3 dayAnother great fan by Noctua. I have it mounted in the bottom of my Corsair 750D blowing up to my Graphics Card, and it is staying perfectly cool while making no audible noise.
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 |
