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Hello guys, today i unboxed my NH-U12S for AM4 and i was disgusted by the poop colored fan, especially in my RGBuild. Which is the best alternative of this fan (About the same performance and similiar noise levels, black color) for $22 or less? Thanks!
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Question: 3 NF-S12A's in vs 6 NF-F12's out = positive or negative air pressure What I am asking is, if I had 3 NF-S12A's (Airflow optimized fans) blowing in my case, and six NF-F12's mounted on radiators blowing out, would it result in positive or negative air pressure. Random: This should make no difference: the fans are all going to be from Noctua's Chromax lineup. Reason: Because people seem to want a reason, I am planning a PC-O11 Dynamic build, and I plan on having two 360MM radiators with NF-F12's, and I would like to know if 3 NF-S12A's would be enough (on the bottom) to create positive air pressure inside the case No big deal if it isn't, this is mostly out of curiosity. Also, is this the right category to post this under? -
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If you are looking to purchase Noctua fans I am sure you are well aware of their reputation, and specifically their beloved NF-F12 fans, and with good reason. You get a premium packaging and unboxing experience, and most importantly their extremely high-quality fan. All around I really love these fans but subjectively there is one reason I can’t give it a 5-star review. And that reason is the Corsair ML series fan. I will begin with the subjectiveness of my review, to say the ML is better is not a fact, simply my opinion. However, I will lay out some facts as to why I prefer the ML over the NF, but every person can interpret facts a little differently, and respectfully I have no issues with the NF-F12. Anyways, for those of us that care about aesthetics the chromax edition of this fan is really the only option, I honestly could never bring myself to buying the standard puke brown version (for those of you that can look past that I applaud thee). But for your $29 (Canadian pesos) hard-earned dollars you get a nice assortment of colour swappable red, black, white, blue, yellow and green anti-vibration pads. This along with the 4-pin PWM cable extension all wrapped up in a nice large package. Out of the box performance is great, these bad boys move a lot of air and have performed excellently for my use. I have three of these as intakes against the mesh front panel of my Phanteks Enthoo Pro M TG pulling air through my four 3.5” hard drive cages. This of course restricting some air flow and causing some more fan noise (to be expected), despite this my hard drive and internal case temps are respectable. I decided on these fans as they move a lot of air despite being very well static pressure optimized, perfect for being mounted in front of hard drive cages. But now I reason with the value of these fans. At $29 (at time of purchase) they represent a ‘premium’ 120mm option. At the time of this review the ML 120 2-pack is $37.50, which subjectively is just as quiet of a fan around 800ish RPM (my opinion) and looks pretty much the same, you just don’t get colour swappable anti-vibration pads. Blind math prices them at $18.75 each which is over a $10 saving per fan, so if you need four fans for your system this equals to a $40 difference. Now some of you would argue that you get what you pay for but to that, I would argue, “do you really?” and “is the price premium necessary?”. Let me throw some raw numbers into the equation: Corsair ML120 2-pack: (ML120 Pro series have the EXACT SAME specs) Price: $37.50cad (effectively $18.75 each) Speed: 400 - 2400 RPM Sound level: 37 dBA @ max RPM Static Pressure: 0.2 - 4.2 mmH20 Air flow: 75 CFM @ max RPM Warranty: 5-year Noctua NF-F12 PWM Chromax: Price: $29cad Speed: 300 - 1500 RPM Sound level: 22.4 dBA @ max RPM Static Pressure: 2.61 mmH20 @ max RPM Air flow: 55 CFM @ max RPM Warranty: 6-year I will let the numbers argue for themselves, but to say one is better than the other is not entirely objective. However, I PERSONALLY find the ML fans quieter at the same RPM, and although I keep my systems as quiet as I can, the higher max RPM of the ML fans is something I am sure that appeals to some users. To be fair there are higher RPM models of the NF-F12, the industrial 2000 and 3000 RPM models, but these come at $33 each, and are not available in a chromax version. So to wrap this all up, if you still want/prefer the NF's, great! You are making a good purchase and will be very happy. But having personally bought three NF-F12s and one NF-A14 I will stick to my ML’s in the future. I own the 2-pack variant, Pro LED’s (in 120mm and 140mm), and the Pro RGB’s. When I consider the three variables of price, performance, and aesthetics, the ML’s are my favorite in all 3 categories. That said the NF chromax fans are a very close second, and I genuinely hope to see some new colours and possibly an RGB version in the future. I think this would get Noctua more customers. Anyways, to those interested, I can highly recommend Noctua products and specifically the NF-F12 chromax.
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Anyone know if there are cases you can buy, that have Noctua fans already installed ?
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Hey guys, I wanted to get some opinions discussing the 2 products listed on the title. Enermax TB Pressure specs: vs Noctua NF-F12 Are the Noctua's worth the premium $$/additional noise for the added performance vs the Enermax offering? I already have the TB Pressures since they came with the LIQTECH AIO and was wondering if it would be worthwhile to jump to the 3k RPM Noctua due to the additional performance they offer. Thanks in advance!
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I want to share the information that NF-F12 now come in 2 colors: Beige and Chromax. Chromax fans will start your wallet quaking in it's boots, but it just might be worth it to get the best ever Noctua NF-F12 fans in color neutral black. What's more? The rubber anti vibration pads on the corners can be swapped out with several standard colors to match any themed build. Finally you can get the performance from the fans you love, without getting an '80s color scheme.
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I replaced the stock fans of my radiator with NF-F12s. They seem to be making this noticeable hum, which is quite annoying sometimes. Is it possible to fix it by changing the way they are configured, or is this a property of the fans and the bearing itself? I have them currently mounted so they are pushing through the radiator exhausting out of the top of the case. They are running at 350rpm according to AI suite. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Have a H100i GTX and the stock fans sound like a tornado even with my ATH-M50x's on. I've watched videos on both the SP120 and NF-F12 and it seems like they're pretty much at the same noise level, both being very quiet compared to the stock performance fans. I know the NF-F12 are a little more expensive than the SP120 quiet editions, but they are rated to be dust and waterproof so wasn't sure if you guys have had any personal experiences with either of these fans that would sway my decision.
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Which is the better fan? I'm looking for the quietest I can get without sacrificing too much performance. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KFCR5BA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1PK0LHR4HVDW&coliid=IXLOZHS250JHB http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E20SSWQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1PK0LHR4HVDW&coliid=I3BPHWH7XKG8FX&psc=1
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Hi all, I had a question about the fan configuration for my first PC build. This is an extreme 1440p gaming build that I have been planning for almost a year and so I'm pretty excited. Also, I live in Australia, hence the more expensive prices on most components. This is the build I have planned: PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/7FNwBm CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($519.00 @ PCCaseGear) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear) Motherboard: Asus Z170-DELUXE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($499.00 @ PCCaseGear) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear) Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($145.00 @ PCCaseGear) Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB HYBRID Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($1249.00 @ PCCaseGear) Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB HYBRID Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($1249.00 @ PCCaseGear) Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe ATX Full Tower Case ($209.00 @ PCCaseGear) Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 1300W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($349.00 @ PCCaseGear) Optical Drive: LG BH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($149.00) Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-2000 PWM 107.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($39.00) Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-2000 PWM 107.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($39.00) Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-2000 PWM 107.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($39.00) Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-2000 PWM 107.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($39.00) Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-2000 PWM 71.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($35.00) Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-2000 PWM 71.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($35.00) Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-2000 PWM 71.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($35.00) Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-2000 PWM 71.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($35.00) Monitor: Acer XB270HU bprz 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($1049.00) Other: Phanteks Multi Coloured led strip (2m) ($25.00) Other: CableMod E-Series G2 & P2 Cable Kit White ($115.00) Total: $6284.00 AUD. I had a few quick questions about what fans to choose for each position: 1. What are the best fans for intake and what are the best for exhaust? (airflow vs static pressure)? Based on a video by JayzTwoCents (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXAFYNE7Cl0), I'm thinking of having airflow optimised fans on exhaust and static pressure optimised for intake and on radiators. 2. Are the Noctua NF-A14 airflow optimised (flow acceleration as they call it)? 3. And are the Noctua NF-F12 static pressure optimised (focused flow as they call it)? I am planning on going for balanced or slightly positive net air pressure in the case and the following are potential configurations I'm thinking about: A.) Top: Three 140mm fans in exhaust Bottom: Two 120mm fans for intake Front: Two 120mm fans on the 980 Ti Hybrid radiators for intake Rear: One 140mm fan for exhaust B.) Top: Three 140mm fans for intake Bottom: Two 120mm fans for exhaust Front: Two 120mm fans on the 980 Ti Hybrid radiators in exhaust Rear: One 140mm fan for intake C.) Top: Two 120mm fans on the 980 Ti Hybrid radiators in exhaust. This might be hard/ impossible as I have a massive Noctua NH-D15 cooler in the way. Does anyone know if this can be done? Bottom: Two 120mm fans for intake. Front: Two 140mm fans for intake. Rear: One 140mm fan for exhaust. Could you guys provide feedback on these configurations and which one you think is better/ the best. If there are any other configurations that you can think of, I would love to hear about them. I apologise for the long post and appreciate your responses EDIT: Is there any reason not to have the fans on the GPU radiators as intake? -
Is there a timeline or ETA on the LinusTechTips Noctua Fans. Based on Noctua's history, should we be expecting summer 2016? Fan Hype anyone?
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My question is pretty straight forward, I think. I have no intention of using the stock fans that come with either of the units. I have 2x Noctua NF-F12 fans that I plan to mount on the radiator. After comparing the two items, the main difference is size. H110: 140x312x29mm vs H100i: 120x275x27mm. Basically, I'm wondering if the increase in radiator size will contribute to better cooling. I've read the the increase is too minuscule to consider, is this true? TL;DR: H110 vs H100i with stock fans tossed and replaced with Noctua NF-F12. Should I be using a different fan in this situation? EDIT: I actually just realized I'm an idiot. The H110 takes 140mm fans which I don't have, my Noctua NF-F12's are 120mm. Case closed.
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Hey guys, so I had an interesting thought today and wanted to see what people think. What if someone took the Cooler Master 212 EVO, the best CPU heatsink for a great price point, removed the stock fan, then replaced it with two Noctua NF-F12s? The reason this crossed my mind is that I'm getting a 212 EVO as my upcoming CPU cooler, and I was watching the past LTT video over the limited edition NF-F12s which got me thinking. If the NF-F12s are the favorites of Linus, they must do pretty well at cooling, airflow, pressure, etc. The 212 EVO is great heatsink, especially for the low price. What I would like to know is: Would adding two of them to the best budget CPU cooler around, outweigh the $45-$50 increase, and possibly outperform prepackaged solutions from other brands? Like be quiet!'s Dark Rock and Shadow Rock coolers? Leave a comment if you've tried this out for yourself, know someone who has, or just want to jump in and see what other people think! Thanks guys, I can't wait to see all the answers!
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Is it worth it to replace Corsair SP120 LED fans with Noctua NF-F12 industrial PWM 2000rpm on my waterblock(H220-X)? -
Hello LTT, so I'm planing a mayor upgrade to my system and will take the step to custom loop water cooling. Link to the complete system PCPartPicker part list Heatkiller IV Pro Acetal Clean Heatkiller GPU-X3 R9 290X w/ backplate Heatkiller D5-Top w/ D5 Vario 2x EK CoolStream XTX 360 6x Noctua NF-F12 industrialPPC-2000 PWM 71.7 CFM 120mm Fan PrimoChill 240mm Reservoir - w/ZenCoil Rigid PrimoChill Revolver Compression Fitting Set 14 PrimoChill 1/2in. Rigid PETG Tube – 36in. – 4 Pack Would you go with PrimoChill Res with integrated D5 pump top over the separate compo I planed (price difference is ~10$ so not much)? I assume the Heatkiller has better performance but does it matter (I'll run the D5 on 2 maybe 3 on hot days)? Are there downsides to the PETG tubing (I like the fact it's less prone to brake, especially as I need it shipped across the globe)? I opted for single Noctua NF-F12, would I be better off with a push-pull setup with "cheaper" NB eLoop B12-PS regarding performance and noise? any other things I missed, like flow indicator - if it's necessary? Thanks for reading.
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I am having an argument with another person that argues that CoolerMaster Silencio fans are better for case cooling than Noctua fans because it is specifically designed for case cooling while Noctua fans are for CPU cooling only. Apart from Noctua being expensive and not as quiet, I do not know how this cheap Silencio fan from CoolerMaster that couldn't even produce 50CFM and 1.0 mmH20 is better than Noctua fans (ie NF-F12) for cooling cases. Is there something wrong with using pressure-optimised fans as case fans? Why do companies have two types of fans (Airflow-optimised and Pressure-optimised) even though Pressure-optimised fans can do both case airflow and pressure? Generally, high pressure fans do produce high airflow (CFM) too. It is not like airflow decreases when you increase static pressure. Am I wrong? Thanks!
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I've never made a topic here on LinusTechTips, but I assume it's best if I just try and get right into the problem. About two months ago I bought a Noctua NF-F12 static pressure fan for Cooler Master Hyper T4 cpu cooler. For the first month it was really quiet, all i could hear was air whooshing through the rad. I bought a compressed air can to clean the dust out of my pc, sprayed all the fans, including the Noctua, but when I turned it back on, at around 700 rpm and above it started to make a slight whirring noise, one that I haven't heard from the fan before. Could I have damaged the motor or fan bearings inside to cause the new whirring from the fan? I was thinking it may have loosened from the motor when i sprayed it with the compressed air. Also, if there's anything I can do to possibly fix this, then let me know. Thanks!
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Hi, By default the H7 is using QF120 balance fan with 1.65 static pressure. I want to have a higher static pressure fan that can blow all the heat... the QF120 Performance have 3.33 static pressure.. but i wonder whether anyone have try to swap the fan using Noctua NF-F12 Industrial PPC 200 PWM. it have better spec with lower noise. The H7 is using a simple bracket to hold the fan to it's heat sink and i want to know whether it is compatible.. Appreciate the team advice and if anyone have tried it do share with me.
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I'm curious to see what your opinions on these fans are. I would like to know because I want to run 3 NF-F12's in the front, 2 Gentle typhoons in my h100i, and 1 SP120 in the back (for aesthetics) all in the H440. 3 NF-F12's for the low noise adapters, Y cables, extensions, and those little rubber isolators. 2 Typhoons for rad fans 1 SP120 White for aesthetics Would you recommend any other fans? I was looking at the Silverstone Air Penetrators but I've read that they weren't so great for rad fans. Here would be the list of fans I'm going to buy, 3 Noctua NF-F12 2 Gentle Typhoon AP-14 or AP-15 (Which one should I get?) 1 SP120 Quiet Edition Are Gentle Typhoons really king? (mind you I'm running an H100i in pull) -
I posted this to r/buildapc and no one could give me an answer. So im gonna try my lucks here. I was thinking of a potential corsair 250D build. However i want to use its full cooling potential. I know that an 180mm air penetrator fan will fit in the front and an h100i with 2 nf-f12 fans will fit on the side. But will those two fit configs at the same time? and will the air penetrator fan be in the way of the GPU? Here is the full build if you are curious. I know it is in swedish prices but you can clearly see which product it is.
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Hello LTT! I been a member of this forum for a while but this is my first post! I searched through the forum as well as read the watercooling beginner's guide sticky already but with my situation it is a bit different from what I information I got from reading around. To start things off, I plan on cooling a single CPU (3770k) and a single GPU (gtx 780), of course maximum silence is perferred for this set up. I am also building this inside a NZXT H440. My question is which fans should I get for my 360mm alphacool monsta rad. I already own the rad so there isn't really an easy option to change rads, but what I do not own at the moment is the fans that go on this rad. My options are: 6x SP120 in push&pull 3x NF-F12 in push the reason I chose this is because the price of 3 NF-F12 and 6 SP120 are relatively the same price range. My question lies if running the NF-F12s infront of the H440 would help with the restrictive airflow from the case or would it be okay to run the SP120s. I know that there are many people that would suggest GT or NB fans but I want to stick with either of these 2 since they are easier for me to obtain them. Also would running an extra 240/280/360 30mm thick radiator at the top of my case be necessary for my set up; I would probably just use the stock 120mm fans that came with the case for the 30mm thick radiator. Thanks for reading, sorry if I am a total noob
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Hey y'all, I have a Cooler Master GeminII S524 in my Lian Li mATX case. I'm looking at either the noctua NF-F12 PWM or the NF A14 PWM. Looking for the best balance of silence and performance, has anyone tried these two out on heatsinks before? Thanks!
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I am planning to fill up my R4 with fans and was wondering if Corsair SP120 and AF140 Quiet versions are alot louder than Noctua NF-F12 and NF-A14's . I know the Noctua fans are superior but I am also aiming for looks since I will have the windowed Sidepanel version . I don't mind noctua in the front since I won't see them but I was wondering if Corsair would be a good compromise for the h100i , the bottom intake and the rear exhaust?
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Built my PC in Jan 2014, just using the bare minimum on cooling and appearance, just with a LED CoolerMaster fan and the crappy coloured stock fan that came with the case. Now i've upgraded from the stock fans, putting 2 LED CoolerMaster fans in the front, and buying new Noctua fans to go dotted around the case, which has actually reduced my motherboard temperatures too. Ive also replaced the stock heatsink with a new CoolerMaster TX3 Evo, which personally I find really great value, and does the trick of reducing my CPU temperatures when gaming and idling by around 5-10 degrees Celsius... More than I expected. What I'm really here to show off though is the NZXT 1m LED case fan cable. It comes so that it fits in a PCI hole in the back of the case, and after changing a few of the wires around in the molex plug, i got it to work with a 3 pin molex connector from the PSU. Here are the results of my upgrades.
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Title says all. Whats the difference?
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