Noctua NF-F12 PWM 120mm Focused Flow PWM Cooling Fan By teaming up eleven stator guide vanes with a specially conceived seven blade impeller, the NF-F12's Focused Flow system creates outstanding static pressure & focuses the airflow for superior performance on heatsinks & radiators. At the same time, a wide range of advanced aerodynamic design measures, second generation SSO bearings & Noctua's new, custom designed PWM IC for fully automatic control guarantee astounding quietness of operation. The NF-F12 comes with modular cabling, integrated anti-vibration pads & two speed settings for full flexibility. Its commanding performance, exhaustive set of features & Noctua's trusted premium quality make it an elite choice for use on air coolers, radiators & other pressure demanding applications. Features Noctua's first PWM fan Focused Flow Frame
- for focused airflow Varying Angular Distance & Vortex Control Notches enhanced SS02 bearings Six year warranty Focused Flow Frame Designed for pressure demanding applications such as heatsinks & radiators, the Focused Flow frame features eleven stator guide vanes that straighten, channel & focus the airflow. This allows the NF-F12 to rival the performance of conventional fans running at much faster speeds. Varying Angular Distance & Vortex Control Notches The NF-F12's stator guide vanes are set out in Varying Angular Distance & feature Vortex-Control Notches. Both measures help to spread noise emissions over a broader frequency spectrum & thus make the fan's sound pattern more agreeable to the human ear. Heptaperf Impeller Custom designed for the new Focused Flow frame & to work in tandem with the eleven stator guide vanes, the NF-F12's seven blade Heptaperf impeller has been carefully optimised to achieve a perfect balance between power & quietness. 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 & increases suction capacity, especially in space restricted environments. 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. This results in reduced blade passing noise & enhanced airflow & pressure efficiency. Integrated Anti-Vibration Pads Integrated Anti-Vibration Pads made from extra-soft silicone minimise the transmission of minute vibrations while maintaining full compatibility with all standard mounting systems & fan clips used on heatsinks. SSO2 Bearing The NF-F12 is the first fan to feature the further optimised second generation of Noctua's famous time-tested SSO bearing. With SSO2, the rear magnet is placed closer to the axis of rotation to provide even better stabilisation, precision & durability. Metal bearing shell In order to guarantee the highest possible degree of manufacturing precision, minimum tolerance & excellent long-term stability, the NF-F12 sports a CNC milled bearing shell made entirely from brass. Custom designed PWM IC with SCD Supporting fully automatic PWM speed control, the NF-F12 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 & thus makes the fan quieter at lower speeds. Ultra-Low Power Consumption The NF-F12 draws only 0.6W, which is less than half many other fans in the same speed range. This not only makes it eco-friendly but also cuts down the electricity bill: Compared to a typical 2W fan, this means that you can save about half the price of the NF-F12 after 5 years of continuous product use. Low-Noise Adaptor The NF-F12 is supplied with a Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) which reduces the maximum fan speed from 1500 to 1200rpm. The L.N.A can be used either to run the fan at a fixed speed of 1200rpm or to cap the maximum speed when using automatic PWM control. Extensive Cabling Options The fan's short (20cm) primary cable minimises cable clutter in typical applications while the supplied 30cm extension provides extended reach when necessary. Both cables are fully sleeved & a 4-pin Y-cable means that you can connect a second NF-F12 fan to the same PWM fan header for automatic control. 6 year manufacturer warranty Noctua fans are renowned for their impeccable quality & outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the NF-F12 features an MTBF rating of more than 150, 000 hours & comes with a full six years manufacturer warranty. Specifications: Size
- 120x 120x 25 mm Connector
- 4-pin PWM Bearing
- SSO2 Blade Geometry
- Heptaperf Frame Technology
- Focused Flow Rotational Speed (+/- 10%)
- 1500 RPM Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%)
- 1200 RPM Min. Rotational Speed (PWM)
- 300 RPM Airflow
- 54.9 CFM Airflow with L.N.A.
- 43.7 CFM Acoustical Noise
- 22.4 d B (A) Acoustical Noise with L.N.A.
- 18.6 d B (A) Static Pressure
- 2.61 mm H2O Static Pressure with L.N.A.
- 1.83 mm H2O Max. Input Power
- 0.6 W Max. Input Current
- 0.05 A Voltage
- 12 V MTBF > 150.000 h Scope of Delivery Low-Noise Adapter (L.N.A.), 4-Pin Y-Cable, 30cm Extension Cable, 4 Vibration-Compensators, 4 Fan Screws