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Noctua NF-P12 Vortex Control 120mm Quiet Computer Fan
The NF-P12 has been specifically developed for applications such as CPU coolers that demand superior pressure and airflow performance. Thanks to psychoacoustic optimizations like the Vortex-Control Notches, the new SCD Drive System and Noctuas premium-grade SSO-Bearing, the NF-P12 achieves exceptional quietness and long-term stability.
Features
1300 RPM @ only 19.8 dB(A)
Pressure-optimized 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 .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 adapter
Accessories
Ultra-Low-Noise Adapter (U.L.N.A.) and Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
Warranty
Six years
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.7 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.7 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.33 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.53 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 36 reviews |
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Average Customer Review:
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11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Amazing ImprovementFeb 20, 2010
By Wd5don
I replaced a noisy 80mm fan with this one in the back of my case and the difference is nothing short of phenomenal. Now, most of the noise I hear is from the CPU and power supply fans, and if I'm not next to the machine it's often hard to tell that it's running...even in an empty house. Great product!
To the previous reviewer that couldn't tell the "low noise" and "ultra low noise" adapters apart, there is a small slip of paper that came with the fan. The adapter with the red shrink-wrapped part (resistor) is the low noise. The one with the black shrink wrap is the ultra-low noise. However, the fan is so quiet that I opted for the higher air flow and didn't bother with either of these.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
QuietMay 30, 2010
By Gwailo247
"gwailo247"
I wanted to install a push/pull setup for my H50 radiator, so I wanted two identical fans. I installed these on the back of the case. I had the stock set up as intake, as suggested by Corsair, so I wanted to see if setting the fan up as exhaust really would downgrade performance. It did, the push/pull set up as exhaust cooled much worse than one fan as intake. So I reversed the fans, and set them up as intake, and it works great. I noticed that from stock to 3.8 Ghz I had virtually no temperature change on my i7 920 processor. So I run it at 3.8, core temperature idles under 40 C.
I have a CM Stacker 830 case (all fans 120 mm) , with these two fans set up on the rear exhaust opening as intake, and then I have two hard drive cages with fans in the front acting as intake. Then I have one fan on top set up as exhaust, and three more fans on the side set up as exhaust. The radiator causes some problems with the side door that holds the fans, so there is no fan over the CPU space.
I have the Noctuas connected to the MB CPU fan controller, using a fan cable splitter to ensure that both fans are running at the same RPM. The other six fans in the case are hooked up to a 6 fan controller in the front, and I keep those turned to the lowest level all of the time. I still can't hear the Noctuas running at full speed over the rest of my 120 mm fans running at slowest speed.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Great product!!!Jun 03, 2009
By emerilite
This is a fantastic product. My system use to sound like an airplane ready for takeoff until I got these. They are very quiet, efficient & use very little power.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
2 years laterJan 06, 2010
By B. J. Vaughan
"007"
I have 3 in my case. They are still as quiet as the day I bought them.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Likely the best all-around 120mm you can buy.Feb 17, 2012
By MollipZ
"MollipZ"
This is one of Noctua's two good fans, the other being the NF-F12. It's a tad expensive, but the P12 has about the best noise to airflow ratio over 1000rpm of any fan I've tried. It's got a nice heft to it and certainly gives an impression that Noctua did not cut corners with materials. Honestly some of their other fans have failed to impress me, but the NF-P12 comes close to perfection.
I've tried lots of fans. LOTS. The NF-P12 may not be the the most quiet, or have the best airflow, but there's no fan that has the combination of very low noise, good airflow, and top notch materials and accessories. If you want a "sure bet" that won't disappoint from a company that is probably second to none when it comes to quality and backing their product, this is the one. If you're using this as a case fan, just use the ULNA cable. At its lowest setting it moves plenty of air for nearly any application. You can even use the extra limiter for other fans.
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