Noctua NF-S12A PWM, High-Performance Quiet Fan 120mm

Goal for this build Extreme air cooled system, Extremely quiet and a very clean build. The packaging on the NF-S12A fan is excellent. Lot of detailed information concerning the fan is on the out side of the box and the box flap cover, specifications in 8 diferent languages. Noise and package contents. The box is very easy to open. Inside the box the contents are in a Blister pack very easy to open. You do not need a pair of scissors or knife to open the blister pack. Packaging Includes the following: 1. NF-S12A PWM 120 mm x 25 mm fan 2. One extension cabel 3. Y Adapter 4. Low Noise Adapter (LNA) 5. 4 x Anti Vibration Mounts 6. 4 x Fan Screws 7. Pamplet NF-S12A PWM Specifications DC 12v, 1.44w, 0.12A with a SS02 Bearing with a medal bearing shell. This is a heavy fan. Installed 13 x NF-S12A PWM fans connected to 3 x 4 Pin PWM Power Distribution Block rather than the mother. The fans run at a constant 1300 to 1320 RPM with a 12v supply current direct from the Power Supply. The RPM verified with a Hand Held Digital Tachometer. With high quality fans a PWM block works very well improves cable management. With a high quality fans such as the Noctuas sound is not an issue when they run at full RPM. These fans are exceptionally quiet. Cannot hear the fans running at 1300 RPM. Anti Stall Knobs on the fan blades work very well Noctua specifications 900 RPM thru 1200 RPM + or - 12 percent. Note these fans at 12v are running between 1280 RPM thru 1300 RPM. Air Flow 107.5 with out the Low Noise Adapter cabel. Ambient Air temps out side of the computer case will very between 26c to 27c with 54 percent humidity. Computer case is a CaseLabs Magnum 8 Double wide case. No air filtration with 13 x NF-S12A PWM Fans (12 Intake fans and 1 exhaust fan). Mother Board Asus Rampage 4 Black Edition. CPU I7 4930K clocked at 4.6 GHz 24/7CPU Heat Sink Noctua NH-D 14 2 x Evga GTX 780 Super Clocked Edition reference Cards Prime 95 24 Hour Stress test: Ambient Air temps inside of the case at the air intake of the Nochtua NH-D14 heat sink between 28c to 29c running Prime 95 24 hours. Do not recommend this fan for air cooled heat sinks or use on radiators for liquid cooling. Instead recommend the NF-P12 or the NF-F12 the NF-S12A PWM Fans are better used as a case fan. over View 1. Very good quality over all received the Award Winning S12 Design 2. Anti Stall Knobs 3. AAO Frame 4. Inner Surface Micro Structure 5. Custom Designed PWM IC with SCD 6. Low Noise Adapter (with out the adapter you cannot hear the fans run at 1300 RPM dBA(A)16.8 Maximum per sound test. Nocuta claims dBA (A) 17.8 with out adapter. 7. Extensive cabeling options (Fan cabels are supplied in the packaging) 8. SSO-Bearing 9. Mounting hardware anti vibration or standard fan screws supplied 10. 6 Year Warranty 11. Tech Support Excelent 12. RMA Excellent (Note you will need the original receipt and packaging for RMA) Tried to provide you with enough information to make an informed decision. Thank you for taking the time to read the review.

The Noctua NF-S12A PWM Fan is a top-tier cooling fan that offers exceptional performance and reliability. This fan has exceeded my expectations in terms of efficiency, noise level, and overall build quality, making it a standout choice for PC cooling needs. The fan's design is impressive, with advanced aerodynamic features that provide optimal airflow and static pressure. This results in efficient cooling of my PC components, ensuring they stay at a stable temperature even under heavy workloads. The PWM control of the Noctua NF-S12A allows for automatic speed adjustments based on the system's temperature, providing a perfect balance between cooling performance and noise level. Even at higher speeds, the fan remains surprisingly quiet, making it an excellent choice for those who value a silent computing experience. The SSO2 bearing technology ensures smooth and reliable operation, reducing friction and prolonging the fan's lifespan. I am confident in the fan's long-term performance and durability. The fan's anti-vibration pads and fan clips contribute to a noiseless and stable operation, further enhancing the overall quietness of the fan.

Man these fans really, really suck! Or blow, it depends on your orientation. After seeing how popular Noctua has become since my last computer build I decided to try them out on my rebuild for case cooling. They are more expensive than other fans Cheaper fans do exist but you definitely get what you pay for. With Noctua you get a highly engineered fan that moves a lot of air quietly with no fan noise. You also get accessories like a cable splitter, extension, silicone mounting devices, and regular screws. Factor in how many extras you get and these fans become highly competitive just on price. They're quiet Like silent-but-violent kind of quiet (or silent-but-deadly but I prefer the former). I ended up using a total of five fans to cool my case (3x120mm, 2x140mm) which may be excessive to some but I was tired of hearing my old fans spin up under load and making more noise than I thought was acceptable. Now on an overclocked CPU with a current mid-range GPU in a smaller ATX case the most noise I hear is the air itself moving into the case through the magnetic dust filters. Absolutely no fan whine. They're as easy to install as any other fan If you've put in one you've put in a million. I ended up not using the extra silicone mounts and just the regular screws because I prefer to have an easier time removing the fans rather than a slightly quieter experience. I'm not after complete quiet in my setup, just mostly quiet, and the metal screws are enough for me. I prefer using the PWM versions of fans since they can then be controlled by the motherboard. Auto up, auto down. These fans are great and I'm definitely going to buy more for my next computer, whenever that will be.

My favorite fans by far. Best for airflow (case fan) not for a heat sync or radiator. Super quiet and amazing build quality. (Would recommend the colored variant for better looks)

Noctua fans are well known by builders as being one of the go-to choices for quiet performance. From CPU coolers, to CPU fans (static), to case fans (air flow), and hybrids in between, Noctua delivers. I have used Noctua 120mm, 140mm, 40mm, and 92mm fans for various projects. I've used 120mm/140mm fans on cases and CPUs. I've used their 40mm fans on 3D Printers and South Bridge Chipsets (like the Intel DX58SO motherboard). The 92mm I use on a Odroid cloudshell 2. In all cases, the fans move lots of air (or static pressure), maintaining cool temperatures and quiet operation. This particular fan, the NF-S12A PWM 4-pin (they also offer a 3 pin model), Noctua suggests works well as a case fan delivering a good volume of air. It comes with both screws and rubber grommets for mounting the fan (the latter for more vibration dampening over standard screw usage, but the corners of the fan are covered in a thin rubber overlay which already does a good job dampening any excess vibration so that I have never needed the grommets. I don't care for the Noctua fan colors, and if the color is also not your favorite, they do sell a gray version called "redux", but it performs a little less than the regular fans and it doesn't come with mounting grommets or the extra fan speed reduction cables that come with this model. Noctua also makes a static pressure version (for CPU coolers and radiators) as well as a hybrid model that works well in any application (static vs air flow). I've bought many of these fans, and would buy them again. In this particular case, I bought these to use on an Ultra Gladiator mid-tower case (the older model from 2007/2009). I am using one in the front, and one in the back for an older core i7-4770K machine (not overclocked). I also used a couple on a newer AMD Ryzen 5 3400G system in an Antec 900 case with 1/2 front fans using a Noctua (the other I chose an LED fan so I can tell from afar when it's on), and one in the back of the case. The temperatures in all cases are well controlled by these fans, and are super quiet. I've used Antec, Corsair, Thermaltake, Cooler Master, Deep Cool, Cryorig, and BeQuiet! and some non-name brand fans - Noctua is by far the quietest of almost all of them, and for the others, might be a close tie if not the winner... If you are looking for good performance and quiet operation, then this is the fan you should consider.

Installed two of the NF-S12A PWM as Intake and Exhaust fans. These are the ones optimized for airflow. Once you set a proper fan profile in your BIOS they run nearly silent all the while pushing great airflow. My PC originally came with just an exhaust fan and nothing else. I added a RTX 2080ti and my gpu was pushing 80-84C. After adding the Noctua Intake fan my temps dropped 10-12C. Definitely a worthwhile purchase. The most common complaint I hear about these fans is not about their quality or performance but their color. These are probably the same idiots that make their PC's look like X-mas trees with RGB lighting. When did color of components even become a factor in a quality PC build? Hey can I get my Ferrari in Pink!? Noctua finally caved and now makes them in black. If you're having trouble choosing the correct fan for your application check out the Noctua website- it has all the info you'll ever need. Edit: After extensive testing during intensive cpu & gpu loads I exchanged my NF-S12A Intake for a NF-A12. (I did keep one NF-S12A for the exhaust). The NF-A12 has a higher static pressure rating which worked considerably better on my case. I didn't think it was necessary as I don't have a radiator, dust filter, or any other obstruction for which the NF-A12 is better rated for- just the honeycomb front grate that is common on most cases. As it turns out this was enough of an impedance to make a difference for optimal airflow under load. (No difference at idle). If you're not gaming or doing any other intensive cpu/gpu activities the NF-S12A will be perfectly adequate. Also in my case it not only cooled better but was also quieter under extreme load; (tested with db meter). If you compare fans- the A12 is like a diesel compared to the S12A which is gas powered (torque vs rpm). Depending on your PC case and your objective one or the other will perform much better. I would only recommend the S12A for an intake fan if you have no obstruction whatsoever to impede airflow. In that instance it is a better performer.

I ordered four of these to replace the six year old fans in my full size Thermaltake case while doing a computer upgrade. Along with this upgrade, I decided to also get the Noctua NH-U12 CPU heatsink and an additional Noctua NF-F12 fan for the heatsink. So six Noctua fans in total. There are now only two that haven't been replaced. One is a 220mm fan and the other is a hard drive cooling fan that does not even really have to be there and doesn't make any noise so I didn't replace it. All of the Noctua are 4 pin fans to provide more flexiblity over my 3 pin fans since I can now adjust the RPM with that extra pin using PWM on my motherboard. The packaging is very professional and easy to open. The accessories are well thought out and they make sure you have everything you need to hook up the fan with very little fuss. The fan quality also appears to be top notch. I like the rubber (or silicone) mounting hardware that replaces the screws. I was only able to use this in one location and, although was a bit of a pain to install, seems to work extremely well. And along with the rubber (or silicone) corner pieces on the fans, it creates a very quite setup. I ran the fan tuning on my motherboard and received a cooling rating of 0.4°C/Watt. I don't know if this is great but I know it's good and I'm happy with it. In silent mode in idle CPU conditions, all the Noctua fans will turn off except for the CPU fans which stay on at low RPMs. When the fans are running at lower RPM's, I cannot hear them even after unplugging the big 220MM case fan. But in turbo mode, I hear them all spin up and start pumping that air through the case keeping it nice and cool. The only downside is the color. I don't like it. But for anyone looking in my case that is knowledgeable of fans (this would be no-one), they would spot the Notua's immediately and know I went with quality.

I 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 wasn't so ugly (I wouldn't 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 don't vibrate. If you are new to the pc build scene, remember to create positive airflow by allowing more air in then out. While these fans are super expensive, I feel that they are worth it for your computer builds where silence/noise is important. I paired off the rest of my build with a noctua cpu cooler (again motherboard controlled based on temps), a video card where the fans stay off when it's not under a full load (rx 480), and a PSU that also has a fan that stays off when under 50% load. If noise/silence is not that important than there are much cheaper fan options. Also, remember that the NF-S12A model is for case fans, and the NF-F12 model is for heatsinks or anything with higher pressure. OH and pay attention to the fan direction marks when you install, but a quick reference is that it pushes air out towards the grills.

Funktioniert Top, leise und effizient. Habe meinen originalen CPU Lüfter damit ersetzt. Eindeutlicher Unterschied, den man jetzt eben nicht mehr hört, oder nur ganz leise.

This is the king of quiet PC fans. I checked specs on a number of them, and none match this for both noise levels and airflow. It runs at a maximum of 1200 RPM, or can be limited to no more than 800 RPM using the provided low-noise adapter. Also provided is an extension cable, screws, and rubber mounting devices that can take the place of screws, providing a mounting system guaranteed not to have any vibration noise. All provided in a stylish book-like package, with a nicely laid out instruction manual. Performance is excellent. It's extremely quiet while still moving a good amount of air. It looks good too, if you're into that sort of thing. Makes a change from plain boring black or grey devices. Installation is easy enough using the screws provided. The rubber mounting devices are a bit trickier, especially if you're trying to install the fan in a cramped PC case and/or where you can't get full access. You need to pull them through the screw holes, and they are a tight fit, requiring them to be wiggled around to get them fully through the holes. This is OK if you can get full access to the holes, but can be very hard if you're trying to install it in a tight place. If you're trying to lower the noise of your PC fans, or any device that uses (or can use) a 12cm / 120mm fan, then I know of no fan better than this one. The only downside is the price. It's definitely priced for the enthusiast market, and is packaged as such: everything about it shouts quality, high-end product. That's fine, but I likely would have bought a couple more if I didn't have to keep paying for stuff I don't need. It's a shame that they don't offer a 'bare' version that doesn't include the accessory pack. While it's well put together, and will be appreciated in many installations, there are likely many users who, like me, only need the fan, and won't use the provided screws, rubber mounts, extension cable or low noise adapter (all of which can be bought separately if the buyer later changes their mind about needing them.) Noctua really should consider also making the fan available on its own so that users who don't need all the other stuff don't have to pay for accessories and packaging they really don't need. I suppose they prefer to be seen as a luxury brand, but that's definitely costing them a few extra sales, at least from me.

Harika

Super matos! Utilisés dans un boitier Be-quiet Silent base 800 en full noctua: - 2 Noctua ULN ultra silencieux 140mm en façade avec Le noise reductor pour un fonctionnement constant à 100% à 640 RPM (800 sans NR et restent quasi inaudibles) - 2 Noctua NF-S12A PWM un en pied pour apport d'air frais, le second en extraction arrière à 60% de 10 à 60°C et 100% à 70°C CPU ils tournent à 750 RPM (avec le noise reductor et à 60%) - 2 noctua NF P12 PWM extraction watercooling sur rad 240 en top du boitier, avec le même réglage que pour les 2 NF-S12A. Pas de Noise reductor appliqué par contre ici. Ils tournent entre 700 et 800 RPM en moyenne et jusqu'à 1300 RPM à 100% (dès 70°C) (inaudibles sous les 900 RPM) Le tout est "quasiment" inaudible. A moins d'avoir la tête à 10 cm de la tour. Le combo silent base 800 et full Noctua est absolument magistral pour les amoureux du silence tout en gardant des performances quasi inégalées. Les NFS-12A PWM avec l’adaptateur noise-reductor pour diminuer les RPM max sont inaudibles jusqu'à 800/900 RPM et font un peu plus de bruit passé cette marge (Sans noise reductor) mais le niveau sonore reste bien meilleur que les pure wings 2 et silent wings de chez be-quiet livrés avec la tour meme à 50% seulement et qui sont pourtant déjà très bien, c'est pour dire. Ils sont parfaits pour une utilisation boitier et dans un silence absolu. Question performance mon Ryzen 5 1600x OC à 4,1Ghz 1.375V reste, avec cet ensemble, à 25°C au repos et monte à 65°C MAX en full CPU à 100% sur du stress test de plus de 20 minutes. Et dans un silence absolu. Sous la barre des 20 dB jusqu'à 60 °C. Parfait Les ULN de 14 cm en façade un tuerie de silence à 640 RPM 12 dB (15 à 800) ils sont inaudibles. Si vous cherchez des 140 mm en façade ou extraction, là où ils sont le plus exposé pour être entendus c'est ces derniers qu'ils vous faut pour un silence absolue malgré des performances supérieures. Commentaire commun pour les reviews des trois types de ventilateurs donc un peu long mais je préfère vous donner une vue plus globale de la performance du produit avant votre possible achat et ça évite de poster trois reviews pour chacun des produits. Noctua une valeur sure: performance et silence et une garantie sur 6 ans constructeur qui rassure. P.S. Deux bémols: - Prix correspondant à la qualité donc un peu élevé. - Si vous cherchez du design partez sur les gammes chromax black car il faut l'avouer, visuellement, cette gamme Noctua n'est pas la référence ;) . Boitier fermé pour moi donc aucun soucis si vous êtes dans le même cas. Sinon après ce marron, blanc cassé marron, c'est une marque de fabrique des autrichiens Noctua. Votre PC est signé et reconnaissable si fenêtré ou ouvert ;) - Les ventilateurs les plus silencieux mais n'idéalisez pas non plus de trop car ils restent audibles à haute-vitesse (sauf gamme uln) mais avec les bons réglages et dans une tour adaptée vous pourriez dormir à coté.

Não tem erro com os produtos da Noctua - fazem vc ficar impressionado com a qualidade e desempenho -muito bom mesmo.