Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin

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 recently purchased the Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM Premium Quiet Fan from Amazon to use as a desk fan, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. From the moment I set it up, I experienced a strong and quiet airflow that made my workspace much more comfortable.This 120mm fan operates incredibly quietly, even at higher speeds, making it perfect for maintaining a peaceful working environment. The build quality is outstanding, reflecting Noctua’s renowned engineering and attention to detail. The fan comes with a 4-pin connector, allowing for precise PWM control and the ability to adjust the airflow intensity based on my needs.Not only does it perform exceptionally well, but the distinctive brown color also adds a unique touch to my desk setup. It’s clear that Noctua has put a lot of thought into designing a fan that not only functions well but also stands out aesthetically.Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with the Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM fan. It delivers on its promises of high performance and quiet operation, making it an excellent choice for any application. I highly recommend this fan to anyone looking for a powerful yet quiet desk fan.Feel free to adjust any part of this review to better match your personal experience!

I bought these with the sole intention to see what all the noctua hype was about and did not plan to keep them since i wasn't a huge fan of the color scheme. Once i tried them out, there was no way i was returning them. Everything about these fans is of the upmost quality. It starts with the packaging; you're greeted with a premium box that shows all the spec and details about the fan and how its intended to be used. Once you take the fan out of the box, you'll notice that Noctua goes above and beyond with providing everything one would need with the fan. They include a y-splitter cable, low noise adapter and PWM extension cables in addition to the rubber quick connect pins and noise reducing gasket. Then, when you look closer at the actual fan, you see what has to be one of the best built fans ever made. There is an incredibly tight clearance between the blades and the frame - tighter than i thought was possible since the blades typically expand at full speed. There is also a smoothness that is hard to put into words when i gave it the first flick to see how they spin. Its really difficult to explain the quality any further since it is, at least in my experience, truly the best case fan ive ever seen or used. I am now looking for a new case for my pc where these will look good in since i do not like the aesthetic of these brown fans in my white build.