NOCTUA NF-F12 PWM Chromax.Black.Swap 120mm 4-pin 1500RPM Case Fan/Case Cooler - Black

no noise problem at higher rpms, overall great performance, 2-3 degree cooler temps when used on heat sinks.

Installed two of these on my graphics card. It astonishingly reduced temps of my PC by atleast 20-30 degrees. Huge improvement. Well worth the cost. Thinking of changing all the fans to Noctua!!

I have replaced stock fans from my Unifi Ubiquiti USG Pro and I here the sound barely, before with stock fans I mom used to complain about noise while she was in other bedroom. Now no sound from the fans at all, for your reference I am not using any low noice adaptors. I will purchase two more to replace in 24 port PoE switch.

Completely silent till 75% load, very low noise at 100% load.Long lasting SSO2 bearing (6 year warranty).+ PWM- Color of the fan (doesn't matter since it is placed inside the case).

Seriously, it is very quit and noiseless.

Good, works, silent,

5.5 years after using Cooler Master Hyper 212X, It is time to finally retire the rattling fan. It has started making noise and vibrates a lot even at 1000 RPM which is 50% of its max RPM. That Cooler Master Heatsink is flawless and will last another 5 years easily.And what better fan to replace it than the legendary Noctua NF-F12 static pressure fan. In terms of RPM, this runs at a maximum RPM of 1500 while the Cooler Master bundled fan can run at a maximum of 2000 RPM. However, anything over 1200 RPM and Cooler Master fan used to sound like a jet. Noctua on the other hand is dead silent even at 1500 RPM. Temperature is reduced by 2 ~ 3 degree only but the fan noise has reduced a lot.If you can afford then do buy the Noctua NH-U12S CPU fan for upto 95W Intel CPUs.

The Best fan for Cases with less breathing space and for Water Coolers. Albeit the pricing is more than twice the price you get in the local market. Got it for 1100.

I recently had an opportunity to install and use the Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM fan, and I must say it's been a revelation for my system. This high-performance cooling fan has exceeded my expectations in every way.Ease of Installation: 5/5Installation was a breeze, thanks to the fan's sleek design and effortless mounting process. No fuss, no muss - just plug it in and go. Four screws and a 4-pin connector, that is it.Airflow Performance: 5/5The NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM delivered impressive airflow performance, keeping my internal components at a comfortable temperature even during intense workloads. This is no surprise, given the fan's reputation for delivering top-notch cooling solutions.Quiet Operation: 5/5I was pleasantly surprised by the fan's ultra-quiet operation, which belies its impressive airflow performance. The 1700 RPM PWM version strikes an excellent balance between noise and performance, ensuring that my system remains virtually silent while still keeping components cool.Packaging and Accessories: 5/5The fan came with a generous selection of accessories, including anti-vibration mounts, S-ATA adaptors, y-splitters, extension cables, and more. These extras have proven to be very useful in customizing my system to suit my needs.Performance and Compatibility: 5/5The NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM has proven itself to be an excellent cooling solution for a wide range of applications, from CPU air coolers to water cooling radiators and low-noise chassis ventilation. Its compatibility with desktop systems is seamless, making it an ideal choice for builders looking for reliable performance.Conclusion:Noctua has once again delivered a top-notch cooling solution that far exceeds my expectations. The NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM fan is an excellent addition to any system, offering outstanding airflow performance, quiet operation, and a comprehensive range of accessories at an attractive price point. I highly recommend Noctua to anyone looking for reliable cooling for their machine.

I ordered 8 fans for my PC to switch out my old fans in my 2019 self-built, budget PC. All fans were replaced. The exhaust and intake, and for my new CPU air cooler (not noctua), the stock fans were replaced with these. After much research, the NF-F12 (pressure oriented) and NF-S12A (heavily airflow oriented/very low pressure), looked to be quite a sacrifice in performance over minimal price difference. AKA, the price:performance ratio wasn't worth it for me when it wasn't far from an A12x25 PWM.Spending $260 for some fans was painful, I'll admit. But when the mean time to failure rate for these fans is 150,000 hours or 17.1232877 *YEARS*, and their warranty is 6 years, my investment was made (felt) easier!First off: NoiseRight before these fans, I had the redux fans installed (NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM) as my 3 - 120mm intake ones for about 2 weeks, before returning them for these A12x25 fans. And man, they were LOUD. Most of the games I play really heat up my PC (Flight sim, Star Citizen, Apex Legends), therefore my fans are often spinning on the upper side of their RPM range.These A12x25 fans at high speeds can be loud, but they have a nice white noise with acoustics that sound like they were thoughtfully engineered. Honestly, anything above 1500 RPM is noticeable. Going into this brand of fans, I had expectations wayyy too high and expected them to never make a single sound. This is definitely achievable with limiting their speeds or getting fans with ultra low noise, but that starts to cost your cooling performance.Good news though! When my PC is idling, I actually have the opposite problem where the fans are so quiet that my refrigerator hum is no longer opposed and is singlehandedly driving me crazy with its "weeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr".Performance:Genuinely noticeable. Both with temp sensor reading and especially holding my hand over the exhaust fans. Again, in my previous set up had budget Arctic fans and had an AIO cooler. Now, I have all A12x25 fans and a Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120SE heatsink. My temperatures on my CPU as well as my overall GPU temps have gone down a lot. Like by 10C or more. Even on my CPU when I used the stock cooler fans on the Thermalright vs noctua fans, noticeable difference in temperature and noise there. The performance to noise ratio is phenomenal, with some games like Minecraft, GTA V, and a couple other low power games, performing well without any fan noise!Price:You get what you pay for in life. And with this fan, you DEFINITELY get what you paid for. That price is an excellent representation of its worth. I just hate myself that I justified a $33 price point per fan, but I am so happy.Quality:Fans are heavy and feel like they were built carefully and beautifully. They come with a LARGE selection of addons included in the packaging like rubber "Screws", metal screws, pre-installed anti vibration pads around each corner, even an extra anti vibration sleeve to even further decrease vibration, a y-cable, extension cable, and low noise adapter supplies. All this included in a fancy package, with more packaging information then you could ever want to learn about with the fans.I don't know how I feel about having so many attachments, as I only used 2 y-cable and 2 extension cords. Which leaves me with about 36 unused accessories total. Which I will obviously not throw away, but doubt I will use any more for many many years to come. So I am torn on that large surplus of accessories but at least you get more than you need, rather than needing more than you have. Having 8 fan packages open on your floor will definitely require some space, so be tidy when you open them to prevent having a large organizational mess.Overall:This fan came out on May 2, 2018, and has yet to be superseded by a better Noctua fan nor any other brand. I sincerely doubt that an upgraded version will be substantially better in the near future. Just like with video game graphics, they are already fantastic and it takes a lot to improve it just a little. I feel like it may be the same with aerodynamics and fans. In the end, this investment is worthwhile and will last you for possibly decades with a performance that will be unlikely exponentially bested in the fan's lifetime. Do yourself a favor and start upgrading your PC fans. Start with intake first, then exhaust. Then consider your cooling systems too, but as they have the least amount of fans that make noise, I suggest starting with your case fans first in my personal opinion.The only regret you'll have is that you didn't buy these fans first.

I’ve been using the Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM fan in my PC build for a few months now, and it has exceeded my expectations. It’s impressively quiet, even when running at higher speeds, which makes it great if you need solid airflow without the noise. I can barely hear it when my PC is idle, but when I’m gaming or doing heavy processing, the fan ramps up smoothly, keeping my system cool without making my office sound like an airport.A little tip for those considering it: if you’re looking for an even quieter setup, I’d recommend getting the optional anti-vibration mounts. They’re not included, but they can make a noticeable difference by reducing any vibrations that might cause extra noise.Personally, I was a bit skeptical about how much of an upgrade this would be, but after switching from a generic case fan, the improvement in both cooling and sound was immediate. Installing it was straightforward, especially with the 4-pin PWM connection, which works seamlessly with my motherboard’s automatic fan control.This fan hits the sweet spot of being efficient, reliable, and affordable. If you’re building a rig and want a quiet but powerful cooling solution, this is definitely worth adding to your list.I liked them so much that I purchased another pair for my virtual pinball machine. Love how quiet they are.

I’ve always heard that noctua was great and I finally bought a few for my tower cooler and case because I was tired of the noise from my old no name fans. These are incredible! I immediately noticed how much quieter the system is now and performance is just as good if not better than my old stock fans. The colored vibration absorbers are a nice pop of color for a clean build and the cable extensions are a bonus if you don’t have a close by header. These fans fit into my fan header on my motherboard no problem, very easy swap.

Best fans out there. Price is not cheap. These slim fans move a lot of air compared to the competition. Nothing negative about the build quality. Bought these for my first ever sff build and I'm really happy with the performance. Different cable lengths available. Doesn't vibrate or make noise when installed. Acceptable noise until you run it at max speed.