Noctua NF-A8 FLX Premium Quiet 3-Pin 80mm Brown Fan
Overview :
The NF-A8 is a highly optimised, premium quality quiet 80mm fan. Featuring Noctua’s AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frame as well as sophisticated aerodynamic design measures such as Flow Acceleration Channels, the NF-A8 further improves the renowned quiet cooling performance of the award-winning NF-R8. The FLX version provides 2000/1650/1200rpm speed settings via the supplied Low-Noise Adaptors in order to provide full flexibility in fine-tuning the fan for maximum ventilation performance or near-silent operation. Its superb running smoothness, reference-class SSO2 bearing and Noctua’s trusted premium quality make it an elite choice for the highest demands.
Succeeding the award-winning NF-R8
Noctua’s NF-R8 fan has become a default-choice among PC enthusiasts looking for a premium quality quiet 80mm fan. Thanks to its thoroughgoing aerodynamic optimisations, the NF-A8 provides higher static pressure and an even better airflow/noise ratio than its much acclaimed predecessor.
Flow Acceleration Channels
The NF-A8 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 screws and other mounting systems.
SSO2 Bearing
The NF-A8 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.
Smooth Commutation Drive 2
The latest version of Noctua’s advanced Smooth Commutation Drive system ensures superb running smoothness by eliminating torque variations and switching noises. This makes the NF-A8 remarkably quiet even at very close distances.
3 speed settings for full flexibility
Providing 2000, 1650 and 1200 rpm speed settings via the supplied Low-Noise and Ultra-Low-Noise Adapters, the NF-A8 FLX (Flexibility) can be fine-tuned for superior airflow or maximum quietness.
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.
6-year manufacturer’s warranty
Noctua fans are renowned for their impeccable quality and outstanding longevity. Like all Noctua fans, the NF-A8 features an MTTF of more than 150.000 hours rating and comes with a full 6-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Specification :
| FAN Specification | |
| Size | 80x80x25 mm |
| Mounting hole spacing | 71,5×71,5 mm |
| Connector & pin-configuration | 3-pin |
| Cable length 2 | 0cm 30cm NA-EC1 extension cable |
| Bearing | SSO2 |
| Blade geometry | A-Series with Flow Acceleration Channels |
| Frame technology | AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) |
| Rotational speed ( /- 10%) | 2000 RPM |
| Rotational speed with L.N.A. ( /- 10%) | 1650 RPM |
| Rotational Speed with U.L.N.A. ( /- 10%) | 1200 RPM |
| Airflow | 50,4 m³/h |
| Airflow with L.N.A. | 41,4 m³/h |
| Airflow with U.L.N.A. | 28,9 m³/h |
| Acoustical noise | 16,1 dB(A) |
| Acoustical noise with L.N.A. | 12,9 dB(A) |
| Acoustical noise with U.L.N.A. | 7,9 dB(A) |
| Static pressure | 1,96 mm H₂O |
| Static pressure with L.N.A. | 1,40 mm H₂O |
| Static pressure with U.L.N.A. | 0,74 mm H₂O |
| Max. input power | 0,84 W |
| Max. input current | 0,07 A |
| Operating voltage | 12 V |
| MTTF | > 150.000 h |
| Scope of delivery | Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) |
| Ultra-Low-Noise Adaptor (U.L.N.A.) | |
| 3:4-Pin Adaptor | |
| 30cm Extension Cable | |
| 4 Vibration-Compensators | |
| 4 Fan Screws | |
| Warranty | 6 years |
