Noctua NF-A8 PWM Cooling system

The Noctua NF‑A8 PWM is a premium-grade, ultra-quiet 80 mm fan featuring an AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frame with integrated anti-vibration pads, stepped inlet, and inner-surface microstructures. It uses a long-lasting SSO2 bearing and NE‑FD1 PWM IC with Smooth Commutation Drive (SCD) technology for whisper-quiet operation at low speeds. The package includes a Low-Noise-Adaptor (reduces max RPM to 1750 ±10 %), a Y-cable, a 30 cm extension, vibration dampers, and screws. With an MTBF of over 150,000 hours it’s built for longevity.

Specifications



Fan dimensions: 80×80×25 mm




Mounting hole spacing: 71.5×71.5 mm




Max speed: 2200 RPM (±10 %)




Min speed at 20% PWM: 450 RPM (±20 %)




Airflow: 55.5 m³/h (L.N.A.: 43.9 m³/h)




Noise level: 17.7 dB(A) (L.N.A.: 13.8 dB(A))




Static pressure: 2.37 mm H₂O (L.N.A.: 1.54 mm H₂O)




Operating voltage: 12 V




Power consumption: 0.75 W typical, 0.96 W max; current: 0.06 A / max 0.08 A




Bearing: SSO2




Cables: 20 cm primary + 30 cm extension, 4‑pin PWM + Y‑cable