Today we are looking at the Noctua NF-P12 120mm Fan.

You would think it’s hard to get excited over another fan on the market but how wrong you would be.

This little gem is stylish, quiet and ever so effective at keeping the temperature inside

your computer case at a comfortable level, no more leaving the sides off your computer case during

the warmer months.

Noctua is an Austrian company specializing in the development of sound optimized cooling solutions

and are fast becoming a brand synonymous with quality innovative designs that deliver just what they

say they will and for their efforts they are winning a swag of awards and a great reputation.

With Noctua themselves stating the P in NF-P12 stands for pressure, power and performance this apricot

and maroon fan with 9 (not 7 as with most fans) odd shaped blades that were designed specifically

to produce the quietest fan while still achieving a high air pressure, the blades spin at a lower speed

than most making them more energy efficient that coupled with a long life of over 150,000 hours (more than

17 years of continuous use) this product is also excellent value for money, despite the initial outlay being

slightly higher than some others on the market and comes with 6 years warranty, how’s that for confidence!

We should also mention the  Smooth Commutation Drive, which improves the running smoothness of the Fan and the

SSO-Bearing (Self Stabilizing Oil-pressure Bearing) for which Noctua's supremely proven system guarantees quiet

operation and exceptional long term stability.

The best application for this product is high static pressure like the cooling of CPU processor heat sinks or

water cooled systems where silence is golden and cooling is imperative.

The Apricot and Maroon Fan

4 vibration compensators

3 to 4-pin adaptor

Low-Noise-Adaptor (L.N.A.)

Ultra-Low-Noise Adaptor (U.L.N.A.)

4 fan screws.

Installation Instructions

This was very easy to install no special equipment required.

Specifications (taken from the packaging)

As stated the Decibel to airflow ratio are impressive however it’s the pitch of the sound that makes the difference on this one.

Conclusion

The Noctua NF-P12 while prices slightly higher than others on the market would be my

first choice in cooling fans.  The pleasant pitch of the fan with the smooth operation

the long life, the energy efficiency and the cooling capabilities have me sold.

The Colour Scheme is a little different but then like most name brand products they want

them to stand out, and as it goes inside the case and is hidden from view unless you have

a clear case I don’t foresee it being an issue for most people.

I would give this product a rating of 8/10.