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💨 Noctua NF-S12B redux-1200 - High Performance 120mm Cooling Fan, Grey, 3-Pin, 1200 RPM Review

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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.7
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Details

Item Dimensions LxWxH4.72 x 0.98 x 4.72 inches
BrandNoctua
Power Connector Type3-Pin
Voltage12 Volts
Wattage1.2 watts
Cooling MethodFan
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Description of 💨 Noctua NF-S12B redux-1200 - High Performance 120mm Cooling Fan, Grey, 3-Pin, 1200 RPM

High performance cooling fan, 120x120x25 mm, 12V, 3-pin Molex, 1200 RPM, 18.1 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF. Renowned NF-S12B high-end 120x25mm 12V fan, more than 100 awards and recommendations from international computer hardware websites and magazines, hundreds of thousands of satisfied users. Airflow-optimised blade design with high CFM and outstanding quietness of operation, ideal for low-noise case cooling, chassis ventilation and other applications with low airflow resistance. 1200rpm 3-pin version with excellent balance of performance and quietness, speed can be controlled with optional NA-SRC10 Low-Noise Adaptors or by reducing voltage. Streamlined redux edition: proven Noctua quality at an attractive price point, wide range of optional accessories (anti-vibration mounts, S-ATA adaptors, y-splitters, extension cables, etc.).

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ultra Quiet High Performance Case Fan

A great example of what can be achieved when designing an ultra quiet high performance case fan where static pressure is not a key requirement. Most Noctua fans I use are dual purpose, but I wanted something super quiet for the front of one of my cases where I don't have a lot of air resistance. About 100 cfm and less than 20 db. Enough. Caution: They are not suitable for water/air cooler heatsinks which experience significant drag when pushed through. German development. Small minus point…

Pros
  • Computer Components
Cons
  • Unbelievable Price

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Quality fans, premium price. Gray kits without any adapters Cream kit

If you are looking for quality, Noctua is a good choice. I used this in a custom build targeting a non-PC application that's in the bedroom next to the bed, so not only did it need to be quiet, but it needed to have a nice soft whooshing tone. I'm happy with this fan, although as a Noctua fan I had a spare low speed adapter left over from a previous fan and used it in this particular application to make it even quieter. I have several Noctua fans and keep buying them. The gray "budget" kits do…

Pros
  • Fan and Cooling
Cons
  • Protection

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great fans, good price but some hum at full speed/12V

I bought these 3 pin fans because I wanted a high quality fan that would run straight from the PSU. If you want silence, buy the 700rpm version or use a low-noise adapter to drop the voltage down to 9V. They make an audible hum at 12V/1200RPM, but lower the voltage by one notch and they whisper softly. Speaking of hum, noise is such a subjective thing, but for me they definitely hum at 1200rpm. Where other, cheaper fans running at top speed, there is a "hiss" of moving air and an audible…

Pros
  • Case Fan
Cons
  • Only available in black

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Noctua made me a fan now

I don't want to pay $100 for 2 fans of other brands. Thus, these series perfectly meet my requirements and at the same time offer the highest quality. If you haven't heard of Noctua, now is the time to order it. My case comes with 1 fan and it's pretty hot for heavy gaming until I have a few. I'm not kidding, it's a big difference. It's going down from the noise level to the heat, baby. So I took the opportunity to order 2 more fans to complete my case and WOW. I can barely hear anyone start…

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • A long time ago

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good fan. - Case Fan

I think this is a good fan, but it's not perfect. As part of Noctua's Redux range, it comes with a more basic spec. I think these fans are probably not the best price in the roughly $14 range. But I went for a grey/silver build, so they're really good. I find them visually very beautiful. Thanks to its design, it channels air well through open spaces. I use a Noctua low noise adapter and it works well and is very quiet at around 900rpm. At stock speed it's a bit noisy in my opinion, but that's…

Pros
  • Airflow optimized blade design, high CFM and exceptionally quiet operation, ideal for silent case cooling, case ventilation and other low airflow resistance applications
Cons
  • Available in black only

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The color change is the icing on the cake.

These fans are good to to the ridiculous. I was stupid enough to buy two pre-built cases that had horrible temperature issues with the loudest noises other than a car engine in my room. Everything was fine but the noise still sounded like a rocket in the crotch. Traded for Noctua and haven't looked back since. The only downside was that I was concerned that the brown color would be unsightly on my new display case; Of course they fixed that too and I quickly bought a new set. The case sits…

Pros
  • High Performance Fan 120x120x25mm 12V 3pin Molex 1200rpm 18.1dB(A) MTBF >150k hrs
Cons
  • Not bad but...

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great fans, good price but some hum at full speed/12V

I bought these 3 pin fans because I wanted a quality fan running straight from the PSU. If you want silence, buy the 700rpm version or use a low-noise adapter to step it down to 9V. They make an audible hum at 12V/1200RPM, but lower the voltage by one notch and they whisper softly. As for the hum: noise is such a subjective thing, but for me they definitely hum at 1200rpm. Where other, cheaper fans running at top speed get a "hiss" of moving air and an audible "crunch" of one underneath…

Pros
  • 1200rpm 3-pin version with excellent balance between performance and noiselessness, speed can be increased with optional NA-SRC10 low-noise adapters or by reducing the Voltage to be adjusted
Cons
  • Negative impression