Introduction
Noctua is a company specialized in designing and producing of high-end coolers and fans for PC type systems. The company was founded in 2005 by Rascom Computerdistribution and Taiwanese company Kolink International. Today Noctua is present in more than 30 countries, being one of the most known manufacturers of cooling solutions.
Official product link:
https://noctua.at/en/nf-a12x25-pwm-chromax-black-swap
Prices and availability (afiliate link):
USA: https://amzn.to/3E0Me7i
UK: https://amzn.to/3GNVGws
DE: https://amzn.to/3shMaOi
NL: https://amzn.to/3e4VD32
Packaging and accessories
The NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black is deliverd in a standard Noctua style cardboard box. The front side has an abstract background with a profile photo of the fan on the center. The name of the product and its main features are printed on the upper part.
The back part of the box, as usual, has the complete technical specifications of the fan. Here you also have a diagram of the fan alongside a list with the included accessories.
The fan and all the included accessories are protected by a plastic tray. The accessories are found inside a smaller cardboard box.
Accessories
The product comes with the following accessories:
– 1x User manual
– 4x NA-AVP1 chromax.black anti-vibration pads
– 4x NA-AVP1 chromax.blue anti-vibration pads
– 4x NA-AVP1 chromax.green anti-vibration pads
– 4x NA-AVP1 chromax.red anti-vibration pads
– 4x NA-AVP1 chromax.white anti-vibration pads
– 4x NA-AVP1 chromax.yellow anti-vibration pads
– 4x NA-AVP1 grey anti-vibration pads
– NA-AVG1 chromax.black anti-vibration gasket for water cooling radiators
– NA-EC1 chromax.black 30 cm extension cable
– Fan screws
Specifications
Model: NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black
Size: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
Bearing: SSO2 (self-stabilizing oil-pressure)
Number of blades: 9
Blade Geometry: A-Series with Flow Acceleration Channels
Rated Voltage: 12 V
Min. Rotational Speed: 450 RPM
Rotational Speed (+/- 10%): 2000 RPM
Static Pressure: 2,34 mmH2O
Airflow: 102,1 m³/h
Acoustical Noise: 22,6 dB(A)
Lifetime MTBF: > 150.000 h
Connector: 4-Pin PWM
Warranty: 6 years
Features:
– Award-winning NF-A12x25 design
– chromax.black.swap edition
– Swappable anti-vibration pads in 7 colours
– Optional coloured cables
– Optional coloured anti-vibration mounts
– Next-generation performance
– Excellent on-application acoustics
– Flow Acceleration Channels
– Ultra-tight tip clearance
– Metal-reinforced motor hub
– Sterrox liquid-crystal polymer compound
– AAO frame
– Stepped Inlet Design
– Inner Surface Microstructures
– Anti-vibration gasket for watercooling radiators
– SSO2 bearing
– Stops at 0% PWM
– 6-year manufacturer’s warranty6-year manufacturer’s warranty