Featuring advanced aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels and Noctua’s AAO frame, the NF-A12×15 is a highly optimised, premium quality quiet fan in size 120×15mm. Its 15mm slim design makes the NF-A12×15 ideal for space-restricted applications such as low-profile CPU coolers or HTPC cases. The PWM version sports Noctua’s custom-designed NE-FD1 IC for fully automatic speed control via 4-pin fan headers and comes with a Low-Noise Adaptor to reduce the maximum speed during PWM control from 1850 to 1400rpm. Its superb running smoothness, reference-class SSO2 bearing and Noctua’s trusted premium quality make it an elite choice for the highest demands.
15mm slim design
Having a thickness of only 15mm, the NF-A12×15 is much slimmer than standard
120×25mm fans. This makes it ideal for typical slim fan applications such as
low-profile CPU coolers as well as for freeing up space by replacing standard
120×25mm fans on tower coolers, radiators or in PC cases.
Metal-reinforced motor hub
With many larger-diameter slim fan designs, the shorter axis and bearing lead to
a reduced running stability and lifespan. The NF-A12×15 uses a metal-reinforced
motor hub, a measure typically found in high-speed industrial fans, in order to
guarantee Noctua’s signature stability and longevity.
Flow Acceleration Channels
The NF-A12×15 impeller features suction side Flow Acceleration Channels. By
speeding up the airflow at the crucial outer blade regions, this measure reduces
suction side flow separation and thus leads to better efficiency and lower
vortex noise.
AAO frame
Noctua's AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frames feature integrated
anti-vibration pads as well as Noctua's proprietary Stepped Inlet Design and
Inner Surface Microstructures, both of which further refine the
fan's performance/noise efficiency.
Stepped Inlet Design
Noctua's Stepped Inlet Design adds turbulence to the influx in order to
facilitate the transition from laminar flow to turbulent flow, which reduces
tonal intake noise, improves flow attachment and increases suction capacity,
especially in space-restricted environments.
Inner Surface Microstructures
With the tips of the fan blades ploughing through the boundary layer created by
the Inner Surface Microstructures, flow separation from the suction side of the
blades is significantly suppressed, which results in reduced blade passing noise
and improved airflow and pressure efficiency.
Integrated Anti-Vibration Pads
Integrated Anti-Vibration Pads made from extra-soft silicone minimise the
transmission of minute vibrations while maintaining full compatibility with all
standard mounting systems and fan clips used on heatsinks.
Custom-designed PWM IC with SCD
Supporting fully automatic PWM speed control, the fan uses
Noctua's custom-designed NE-FD1 PWM IC that integrates Smooth Commutation Drive
(SCD) technology. By providing smoother torque impulses, SCD suppresses PWM
switching noises and thus makes the fan quieter at low speeds.
Stops at 0% PWM
When the fan is set to 0% PWM duty cycle by the motherboard or PWM fan
controller, it will stop. This makes it ideal for creating setups with
semi-passive cooling that automatically turn the fans off and thus run
completely silent at idle if thermals allow.
Low-Noise Adaptor
The NF-A12×15 PWM is supplied with a (L.N.A.) that reduces the maximum fan
speed from 1850 to 1400rpm. The L.N.A. can be used either to run the fan at a
fixed speed of 1400rpm or to cap the maximum speed when using automatic PWM
control.
Extensive cabling options
The fan's short 20cm primary cable minimises cable clutter in typical
applications while the supplied 30cm extension provides extended reach when
necessary. Both cables are fully sleeved and a 4-pin y-cable allows the
connection of a second fan to the same PWM fan header for automatic control.
SSO2 bearing
The NF-A12×15 features the further optimised second generation of
Noctua's renowned, time-tested SSO bearing. With SSO2, the rear magnet is
placed closer to the axis to provide even better stabilisation, precision and
durability.
6-year manufacturer’s warranty
Noctua fans are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity.
Like all Noctua fans, the NF-A12×15 features an MTTF of more than
150.000 hours rating and comes with a full 6-year
manufacturer’s warranty.
FAN Specification
- Size 120×120×15 mm
- Mounting hole spacing 105×105 mm
- Connector 4-pin PWM
- Cable length 20cm + 30cm NA-EC1 extension cable
- Bearing SSO2
- Blade geometry A-Series with Flow Acceleration Channels
- Frame technology AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation)
- Rotational speed (+/- 10%) 1850 RPM
- Rotational speed with L.N.A. (+/- 10%) 1400 RPM
- Min. rotational speed (PWM, +/-20%) 450 RPM
- Airflow 94,2 m³/h
- Airflow with L.N.A. 70,8 m³/h
- Acoustical noise 23,9 dB(A)
- Acoustical noise with L.N.A. 16,8 dB(A)
- Static pressure 1,53 mm H₂O
- Static pressure with L.N.A. 0,9 mm H₂O
- Max. input power 1,56 W
- Max. input current 0,13 A
- Operating voltage 12 V
- Voltage PWM signal 5 V
- MTTF > 150.000 h
- Scope of delivery
- Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.)
- 4-pin y-cable
- 30cm extension cable
- NA-AV3 anti-vibration mounts
- Fan screws
- Warranty 6 years