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 Post subject: NF-S12A 120mm fan, third generation.
PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:43 am 
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I know opinion on Noctua can be divide, but it seem like the have updated the design of the NF-S12A 120mm fan.

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=presse_archiv&step=2&news_id=83&lng=en

Its got knobs now :lol:

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 Post subject: Re: NF-S12A 120mm fan, third generation.
PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 5:10 am 
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Finaly S12A with PWM, I've been waiting for this for a long time! It will be pricey, but it's first fan that has a chance to replace my Slipstream PWM! :D


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 Post subject: Re: NF-S12A 120mm fan, third generation.
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:13 pm 
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Hum, I wonder just how well it would fare in a restrictive environment i.e. a heatsink or radiator. It may shine best as a case fan. I need to look more into this one.


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 Post subject: Re: NF-S12A 120mm fan, third generation.
PostPosted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:20 pm 
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DrCR wrote:
Hum, I wonder just how well it would fare in a restrictive environment i.e. a heatsink or radiator. It may shine best as a case fan. I need to look more into this one.

According to Noctua, its designed more for case fans and less restrictive environments: http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=whic ... _me&lng=en

BTW, has anyone seen these for less than $20 a piece? Cheapest I've seen is $20.95, but not sure I'm comfortable spending ~$60 for 3 fans to replace my perfectly good Slip Streams; however, the extra 30CFM and quietness would be nice...


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 Post subject: Re: NF-S12A 120mm fan, third generation.
PostPosted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:53 pm 
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Buy one, check it out, and report back :)

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