Title:
Noctua NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap – 80 mm Premium Quiet Fan (Black)
Short Excerpt:
Premium 80×25 mm PWM fan with excellent airflow, strong static pressure, and ultra-low noise—ideal for tight 4U/server cases, storage cages, and general intake/exhaust, now in a stealth all-black finish with swappable anti-vibration pads.
Overview:
The NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap brings Noctua’s award-winning 80 mm performance to compact builds and rackmount systems. Its refined aerodynamics, tight impeller clearance, and SSO2 bearing deliver reliable cooling with class-leading acoustics. Perfect for augmenting airflow in 4U chassis (e.g., RM41-506 rear exhausts or front cages), dense drive bays, or as a quiet replacement fan in NAS and networking appliances.
Key Features:
• 80×25 mm premium PWM fan for compact cases, 4U racks, and drive cages
• Broad control range (~450–2200 RPM) for silent to performance tuning
• High airflow (~55.5 m³/h ≈ 32.7 CFM) and strong static pressure (~2.37 mm H₂O)
• All-black chromax edition with swappable colored anti-vibration pads
• SSO2 bearing with >150,000 h MTTF for 24/7 reliability
• 6-year manufacturer warranty
Specifications:
• Size: 80 × 80 × 25 mm
• Bearing: SSO2 (self-stabilizing oil-pressure)
• Connector: 4-pin PWM
• Speed Range: ~450–2200 RPM (stops at 0% PWM)
• Airflow: up to ~55.5 m³/h (≈ 32.7 CFM)
• Static Pressure: up to ~2.37 mm H₂O
• Noise: as low as ~17.7 dB(A) at max rated speed
• Voltage: 12 V DC
• Color: Black (chromax.black.swap)
What’s in the Box:
• Noctua NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap fan
• Swappable anti-vibration corner pads (multiple colors)
• Fan screws and documentation
Options/Upgrades:
• Use as a quiet upgrade for 4U rear exhausts or front intake behind dense filters
• Daisy-chain control with a PWM splitter for synchronized curves across multiple fans
• Pair with higher-flow 120 mm intakes (where supported) to maintain positive pressure
Warranty:
• 6-Year Limited Warranty
Lead Time:
• Typically in stock; availability varies by retailer
Notes & Compatibility Tips:
• Ideal for tight spaces where 120 mm won’t fit (drive cages, PSU chambers, 4U exhaust)
• For best acoustics, avoid restrictive grills; keep dust filters clean to reduce tonal noise
• Configure motherboard PWM curves to ramp with CPU/GPU temps in multi-GPU systems
SKU/Model:
• NF-A8 PWM chromax.black.swap