Noctua NF-S12A PWM Chromax.

120 mm case fan.

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The NF-S12A PWM Chromax retains the cooling performance and silence levels of the famous NF-S12A while offering a range of colours combining the 100% black look of the fan with red, white, blue, green, yellow or black anti-vibration mounts.

120 mm case fan.

Overview

THE top-of-the-range solution for 120 mm ventilation requirements.

Thanks to its optimised airflow and outstanding acoustic performance, NF-S12A PWM Chromax is ideal for case cooling and low impedance applications. The chromax.black.swap version retains the cooling performance and silence levels of the famous NF-S12A while offering a colour palette combining the 100% black look of the fan with red, white, blue, green, yellow or black anti-vibration silentblocks. This makes it easy to coordinate the fan with the rest of the configuration... For even greater customisation, a wide choice of silentblocs, anti-vibration clips and coloured cables is also available as an option. With a premium SSO2 bearing, an MTTF of over 150,000 hours and a 6-year manufacturer's warranty, the NF-S12A PWM chromax.black.swap is the ideal choice for users who value impeccable aesthetics as much as uncompromising quality and performance.

COLOURED ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNTS

The NF-S12A PWM chromax.black.swap comes with 4 NA-AVP1 anti-vibration mounts in black, white, red, green, blue or yellow. By combining different colours with black, or by choosing to leave one side of the fan without silencers, the fan can immediately be aesthetically harmonised with most popular colour themes.

The anti-stall protuberances reduce the phenomenon of flow separation that can occur at medium or high resistance. This feature improves the operating range without stall. As a result, the NF-S12A becomes even more versatile than its famous predecessor, offering even better performance for use on a ventirad or watercooling radiator.

STEPPED INLET DESIGN

Noctua's stepped inlet design adds turbulence to the incoming flow, allowing a gradual transition from laminar to turbulent flow. This reduces initial noise emissions, improves flow cohesion and increases suction capacity, particularly in environments where space is at a premium.

Noctua's AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frames are equipped with anti-vibration silencers and benefit from exclusive optimisations that push the limits of performance and silence even further: Stepped Inlet Design and Inner Surface Microstructures.

EXCLUSIVE PWM INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH SCD

Compatible with PWM automated speed control systems, the fans in the chromax line are equipped with the latest NE-FD1 PWM integrated circuit incorporating SCD (Smooth Commutation Drive) technology. By generating less abrupt torque pulses, the SCD system eliminates the noise associated with PWM switching, ensuring quieter ventilation at reduced speeds.

Main features :

  • Enclosure fan
  • Dimensions: 120x120x25 mm
  • 4-pin PWM connection
  • Bearing type : SSO2
  • Blade geometry: S Series with Anti-Stall Knobs
  • Frame technology : AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation)
  • Static pressure : 107.5 mm H2O
  • Max. power consumption : 1.44 W
  • Max. amperage : 0,12 A
  • Voltage : 12 V
  • MTBF: > 150,000 h
  • Supplied with black, blue, green, red, white and yellow anti-vibration mounts
  • Warranty: 6 years
Specifications
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General information

Product name

Noctua NF-S12A PWM Chromax.

Brand

Noctua

Model

NF-S12A PWM CHROMAX

Technical specifications

Use

Case

Color

Black

Luminous

No

Connector(s)

4-pin Female

Reverse (inverted blades)

No

PWM

Yes

Heat Pipe

No

Cooling type

Active (fansink)

Fan diameter

120 mm

Max sound level

17.8 dB

Minimum rotation speed

300 RPM

Maximum rotation speed

1200 RPM

Max airflow

107.5 m³/h

Bundle

No

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 17 Nov 2017

Customer reviews
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  • by MathieuM
    Posted on 5 Dec 2024
    Bought on 5 Nov 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    Very good product

    As always with Noctua, the quality is there.
    Hassle-free installation and the little extra with the choice of anti-vibration pads.
    I'll be buying more in the future.

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  • by Gilles
    Posted on 6 Aug 2023
    Bought on 5 Aug 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10

    ultrasilent!

    I was fed up with the old Corsair fans (which are supposed to be silent).
    Now I feel like I'm deaf!

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  • by T0rtu3
    Posted on 28 Jun 2023
    Bought on 3 Feb 2021 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 15 Average rating: 5

    Almost perfect

    It's quiet, the connections are comprehensive, and I'm taking away just one star because the price is a little excessive.

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  • by AtiezseitA
    Posted on 13 Jul 2018
    Bought on 9 Jun 2018 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 15 Average rating: 9

    Expensive but good investment

    Really quiet and blows well, the coloured silentblocks are very practical. It feels like you're wasting the ones you don't use, but maybe they'll come in handy when the first ones wear out.

    I much prefer this black look than the original and that's why I chose it. It's quite expensive but I only took one, this fan is the most robust I've seen so far and it's very satisfying in rear extraction.

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