Noctua NF-A8 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Brown)
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Anthony M Testa
Greater than one weekWhen they say silent, theyre not kidding
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JJenkx
> 3 dayExcellent replacement for an OEM fan on IC-7300. Almost noiseless. Took a little work (see various websites), but worth the $, work, and time.
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Xavier Goh
> 3 dayA little pricey, but with the quality, performance, accessories. It makes a wise choice
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Prof. Leatha Ziemann I
> 3 dayI would upgrade the Easy to install rating from a two star to 4 star if they included one or two spare vibration silicone mounting pegs that can start to brake if you pull too hard. Its hard to fully snap fans on which a bear when mounting them to a case.
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tahwos
> 3 dayIts a Noctua... dropped right in as a replacement for the noisy stock CPU fan. Plan to get another to replace the fan in the PSU soon.
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Barry Batcheller
> 3 dayI have been buying these fans for years and have never been disappointed.
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Rodrigo Cortes
Greater than one weekEste pequeño ventilador de 8cm es perfecto para esos gabinetes que lo requieren, nunca me habia tocado usar uno siempre los de 12 o 14cm pero esta vez para dos proyecto que usan un chassis mas pequeño me toco buscar este modelo y genial que sea PWM. Como siempre Noctua y sin mas que acotar cumple lo prometido, calidad, bajo ruido y simple de instalar.
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Andrew S
> 3 dayAs usual Noctuas quality doesnt disappoint. Most 80mm are just simply too weak. The NF-A8 moves air similar to a 120mm fan and its probably because of the max 2200 rpm speed, but its quiet at high speeds!
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Joe
> 3 dayThis is really cook and works good.
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Fruit Fly
> 3 dayI have an older AMD Phenom II, running Linux. The fan finally died. It all still works, part of my home lab. Noctua 80mm fan was almost a perfect fit. Had to drill out the aluminum just a bit. Super quiet.
The NF-A8 is a highly optimised, premium quality quiet 80mm fan. Featuring Noctua’s AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frame as well as sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A8 further improves the renowned quiet cooling performance of the award-winning NF-R8. 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 2200 to 1750rpm. Its superb running smoothness, reference-class SSO2 bearing and Noctua’s trusted premium quality make it an elite choice for the highest demands.
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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Flow Acceleration ChannelsThe NF-A8 impeller features suction side Flow Acceleration Channels. By speeding up the airflow at the crucial outer blade regions, this measure reduces suction side flow separation and thus leads to better efficiency and lower vortex noise. |
SSO2 bearingThe NF-A8 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. |
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. |
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Inner Surface Microstructures
With 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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| NF-A8 PWM | NF-A8 FLX | NF-A8 ULN | NF-A8 5V PWM | NF-A8 5V | NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap | |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 3-pin | 3-pin | 4-pin PWM | 3-pin | 4-pin PWM |
| Voltage | 12V | 12V | 12V | 5V | 5V | 12V |
| RPM | Max: 2200 / Min: 450 | 2000 | 1400 | Max: 2200 / Min: 450 | 2200 | Max: 2200 / Min: 450 |
| RPM with L.N.A. | 1750 | 1650 | 1100 | - | - | - |
| RPM with U.L.N.A. | - | 1200 | - | - | - | - |
| Acoustical Noise | 17,7 dB(A) | 16,1 dB(A) | 10,4 dB(A) | 17,7 dB(A) | 17,7 dB(A) | 17,7 dB(A) |
| Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. | 13,8 dB(A) | 12,9 dB(A) | 6,5 dB(A) | - | - | - |
| Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A. | - | 7,9 dB(A) | - | - | - | - |
| Size | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm | 80x80x25 mm |
| Colour | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Brown & Beige | Black with swappable coloured anti-vibration pads |
