Product Reviews
- “After reading in depth about the technology behind the Noctua NF-S12 fans, I believe they have a concept that will carry them to a high degree of popularity amongst enthusiasts and Silent PC lovers alike.”
- “The NF-S12-800 actually didn't let the temperatures get any higher than when using the Cooler Master stock fans. To think a short while ago I considered the Cooler Master fans quiet!”
- “The best fan of the bunch was the Noctua, which overcame our scepticism and lived up to its hype by producing more airflow at lower speeds. Its airflow-to-noise ratio is its best feature, which gives it enough of an edge to make up for its slightly rougher noise character. The Noctua has seen recommendations around the web, and we have no qualms about adding our own to the list.”
- “I can state without hesitation that it generated none of those annoyingly evident high or low frequencies that seem to grate on your nerves after a while.”
- “Fans aren’t the most glamorous component in your PC, but this one is something special. It blows a fair amount of air all at a level that can be described as silent.”
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Noctua NF-S12 1200 RPM 120mm Quiet Case Fan
- Replaced by the Noctua NF-S12B FLX Ultra Quiet 120mm Flexible Cooling Fan | NF-S12 1200 RPM 120mm Quiet Case Fan [Discontinued] (3 customer reviews) - Review | £14.77 (£16.99 inc. VAT) |
NF-S12 1200 RPM 120mm Quiet Case Fan
Specifications
| Fan size (edge to edge) | 120mm |
| Manufacturer | Noctua |
| Model | NF-S12-1200 |
| Air volume at full speed (12V), CFM ±10% | 48 |
| Noise level at full speed (12V), dB(A) | 17 |
| Fan speed at full speed (12V), RPM ±10% | 1200 |
| Air volume at reduced speed (7.5V), CFM ±10% | 24 |
| Noise level at reduced speed (7.5V), dB(A) | <6 |
| Fan speed at reduced speed (7.5V), RPM ±10% | 600 |
| Power consumption, W | 1,44 |
| Weight, g | 120 |
| Approximate cable length, cm | 40 |
| Life expectancy @ 25°C continuous use | > 150.000 h |
| Power connector | 3 and 4 pin |
| Bearing type | SSO-Bearing |
| Mounting hardware included | 4 Vibration Compensators, 4 Fan Screws |
| Fan depth | 25mm |
| Rated voltage | 4-13V |
| Accessories | Ultra-Low-Noise Adaptor (U.L.N.A.) |
| Warranty | 72 months |
Customer Reviews
NF-S12 1200 (3)
Stewart Gibbons - Posted: 19 Dec 2008 12:48 (10/10)
I have been using these Fans now for about 12 months in my 2 Antec p182 cases, (I have replaced the standard Antec fans which are good) I run P4's with multiple drives, at present. Not only are they quieter than the Antec fans they also give more flow, (my case temp dropped by 3C) in fact I wish had bought the 800 RPM fans. As I run them at about 900 or less RPM, and the case temp has never gone above 33C, core 37C, PWM 31.5. They are as quiet today as when I bought them, truly fantastic product worth every penny.
PS I have just upgraded my p182 case to Celeron Dual core E1200 (currently not overclocked), the case temp is down at 25C and my CPU core 17C!!!!, truly awesome fan for cooling.
Anonymous - Posted: 2 Dec 2008 10:29 (10/10)
Very nice and very quiet. You will not hear them if you lower the speed to 800rpm, worth the money! I like them and use them for my cooling system.
Anonymous - Posted: 26 Apr 2009 20:15 (10/10)
Well built and very quiet. What more can I say...I combined it with a fanmate speed controller for additional flexibility.
See also:
Ultra-Quiet 120mm fans
Noctua Ultra-Quiet Fans
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