Noctua NF-S12A PWM, Case fan, 120 mm

Description

Featuring a further refined blade design with anti-stall knobs that works in tandem with the AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimization) 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 900 rpm. Its superb running smoothness, SSO2 bearing and Noctua’s trusted premium quality make it an elite choice for quiet case cooling.

• Anti-stall knobs
• AAO frame
• Stepped inlet design
• Inner surface microstructures
• Integrated anti-vibration pads
• PWM custom designed PWM IC with SCD

• 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.
• AAO frame
  Noctua’s AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimization) 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.
• Stepped inlet design
  Noctua’s stepped inlet design adds turbulence to the influx in order to facilitate the transition from laminar flow to turbulent flow, which reduces tonal intake noise, improves flow attachment and increases suction capacity, especially in space restricted environments.
• Inner surface microstructures
  With the tips of the fan blades plowing 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.
• Integrated anti-vibration pads
  Integrated anti-vibration pads made from extra-soft silicone minimize the transmission of minute vibrations while maintaining full compatibility with all standard screws and other mounting systems.
• PWM custom designed PWM IC with SCD
  Supporting fully automatic PWM speed control, the NF-S12A PWM uses Noctua’s novel, custom designed NE-FD1 PWM IC that integrates Smooth Commutation Drive (SCD) technology. By providing smoother torque impulses, SCD suppresses PWM switching noises and thus makes the fan quieter at low speeds.

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