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 H₂O or 1.54 mm H₂O 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.
