Product Reviews
- “Without doubt the NF-P12 is the quietest fan I've found that actually also cools... with a pleasant unobtrusive sound, it's one of the few features that the wife has noticed!”
- Clunk - “When it comes to review conclusions I have to say I try my best to present everything fairly and concisely, highlighting positive and negative points with the product, as one would expect. That being said, I am finding it difficult to fault this products performance. It really does tick all the boxes, by providing the airflow of a high-performance fan while producing the same noise as fans that have needed to compromise airflow to obtain their low decibel output.”
- “Quite simply put, the Noctua NF-P12 is THE quietest wind maker I’ve ever seen. This comes at a premium but for an investment of £15 you’ll get a fan rated to work for 17 years which is less than a pound a year to live in computing silence.”
- “This new design seems to really get the job done. Beating out its predecessor by upwards of five degrees is no easy feat, but that is exactly what the U12P has done... Not only is it the quietest fan I have come across but it was able to offer performance of a fan much louder. This is a blessing to my ears. Silent PC users everywhere rejoice! Noctua has a fan for you.”
- “Once again Noctua doesn't disappoint. The NF-P12 produces a decent airflow, a high static pressure and is extremely quiet. This fan is perfect for low-noise CPU, radiator, PSU or case cooling. ”
- “Looking for a quiet 12cm fan to help with your case cooling? The NF-P12 Vortex-Control might be just what you're after. The trailing edge of the fan blades have notches cut into them which helps keep the fan quiet - as low as 12.6 dBA.”
- PCW Magazine
Top 10 120mm fans
Noctua NF-P12 Vortex-Control 120mm Quiet Case Fan
 | NF-P12 Vortex-Control 120mm Quiet Case Fan [234 in stock] (5 customer reviews) - Review | $24.70 |
The NF-P12 has been specifically developed for applications such as CPU coolers that demand superior pressure and airflow performance. Thanks to psychoacoustic optimisations like the Vortex-Control Notches, the new SCD Drive System and Noctua's premium-grade SSO-Bearing, the NF-P12 achieves exceptional quietness and long-term stability.
For more information on the technical background of the fan please visit Noctua's website here.
Features
- 1300 RPM @ only 19.8 dB(A)
- Pressure-optimised nine blade design
- Vortex-control notches
- Smooth commutation drive
- SSO bearing
- Six years warranty
Specifications
| Size | 120x120x25 mm |
| Bearing type | SSO-Bearing |
| Blade Geometry | Nine Blade Design with VCN |
| Rotational Speed (+/- 10%) | 1300 RPM |
| Rotational Speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) | 1100 RPM |
| Rotational Speed with U.L.N.A. (+/- 10%) | 900 RPM |
| Airflow | 54.3 CFM |
| Airflow with L.N.A. | 46.2 CFM |
| Airflow with U.L.N.A. | 37.3 CFM |
| Acoustical Noise | 19.8 dB(A) |
| Acoustical Noise with L.N.A. | 16.9 dB(A) |
| Acoustical Noise with U.L.N.A. | 12.6 dB(A) |
| Static Pressure | 1.68 mm H²O |
| Static Pressure with L.N.A. | 1.43 mm H²O |
| Static Pressure with U.L.N.A. | 1.21 mm H²O |
| Input Power | 1.08 W |
| Input Current | 0.09 A |
| Voltage Range | 12 V |
| MTBF | > 150.000 h |
| Mounting hardware included | 4 Vibration Compensators, 4 Fan Screws, 3 to 4-pin adaptor |
| Accessories | Ultra-Low-Noise Adaptor (U.L.N.A.) and Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) |
| Warranty | 72 months |
Customer Reviews
NF-P12 (5)
Mr Daniel Terry - Posted: 14 Jun 2009 09:02 (10/10)
I have 3 of these fans in my system, although they are a bit pricey they are very well built and appear to outlast other fans multiple times. I have now decided that these are the only fans to use for the majority of my systems. As always the service from Quiet PC was faultless.
matthew ridsdale - Posted: 27 Aug 2009 14:45 (10/10)
I've had one of these fans now for 2 years running on a over-clocked 2.4 GHz quad-core q6600 running at 3.4 GHz. It runs whisper quiet and is so efficient I haven't needed to mess with the stock fan speed at all. If these fans came in more sizes I would replace every fan with these, even ones inside the PSU. I wouldn't let the quirky colour put you off, I like it, makes me think it was designed by some mad Russian scientist who discovered how to make the perfect fan but was never taken seriously.
Simon Topley - Posted: 8 Sep 2009 12:33
(9/10)
Put a pair of these into a case with a fanless heat sink. With a silicon gasket and the silicon mountings, there is no appreciable vibration transmitted to the case, yes they are pricey, but more adaptable and usable for the average case modder. Can only recommend.
Luke Allinson - Posted: 11 Feb 2010 12:44 (10/10)
These things are virtually silent yet still push a decent amount of air. I installed 2 in a HTPC case with silicone gaskets and using the included black (low noise) resistor and I am very impressed.
Kieron Johnson - Posted: 16 Feb 2010 16:33 (10/10)
Yes they are expensive but I've not found anything quieter that still moves the air. Default purchase for me on any new PC.
See also:
Noctua Ultra-Quiet Fans
Ultra Grade Products
Quiet Fans
