Description
Noctua NF-A8 PWM 80 mm Premium Quiet Fan
The NF-A8 PWM is Noctua’s reference-class 80 mm fan, engineered for quiet airflow and long-term reliability. Its AAO frame with Flow Acceleration Channels improves efficiency while reducing tonal intake and vortex noise. The second-generation SSO2 bearing and Noctua’s NE-FD1 PWM IC with Smooth Commutation Drive deliver silky smooth operation, very low PWM switching noise, and outstanding longevity.
Noctua NF-A8 PWM Benefits
- Wide PWM control for precise tuning from a whisper to full performance, plus a Low-Noise Adapter that caps top speed for even quieter operation
- Can stop at 0 percent PWM for semi-passive builds that go silent at idle when thermals allow.
- Premium build quality with integrated anti-vibration pads and a six-year manufacturer’s warranty backed by an MTTF above 150,000 hours
- Ideal for compact cases, network gear, and small radiators or heatsinks that need strong pressure and low noise in tight spaces.
Key Specifications
- Size 80 × 80 × 25 mm. Mounting hole spacing 71.5 mm. 4-pin PWM.
- Speed 2200 RPM typical maximum or 1750 RPM with the supplied Low-Noise Adapter. Minimum speed about 450 RPM. Stops at 0 percent PWM.
- Airflow 55.5 m³ h at full speed which is about 32.7 CFM. With LNA 43.9 m³ h which is about 25.9 CFM.
- Acoustics 17.7 dB A or 13.8 dB A with LNA.
- Static pressure 2.37 mm Hâ‚‚O or 1.54 mm Hâ‚‚O with LNA.
- Bearing SSO2. Frame technology AAO with Flow Acceleration Channels, Stepped Inlet Design, and Inner Surface Microstructures.
- Power 12 V. Typical power 0.75 W. Max power 0.96 W. Typical current 0.06 A. Max current 0.08 A.
- Longevity MTTF greater than 150,000 hours. Warranty 6 years.
What Comes in the Box?
One Noctua NF-A8 PWM 80mm Fan, four fan screws.
Why use this fan for your NerdQaxe++
- Quiet desktop cooling so your miner can run in an office or bedroom without the constant whoosh.
- Strong static pressure that pushes air through dense heatsinks for lower temps and more stability under load.
- Standard 80 mm size that fits most printed shrouds, stands, and grill patterns used with NerdQaxe++.
- Fine tunability with PWM control and the included Low Noise Adapter so you can choose silent or performance profiles even on a fixed 12 V rail.
- Anti vibration pads that cut chassis buzz and help tame resonance near sensitive components.
- Premium SSO2 bearing and long service life for true set it and forget it operation in continuous mining.
